JAKE PAUL says he is 'the greatest thing to happen to boxing in a century.' Tyson Fury, Anthony Joshua and others agree.
YouTuber says he is a breath of fresh air and can blow the wind up the sport's most famous names.
Jake Paul, a social media celebrity insists that Mike Tyson and other legends in boxing believe he is a huge force for good in the sport
Paul faces Tommy Fury, the Gypsy King's halfbrother in a fight of the trash-talkers.
Fury, 22, has won seven of his pro fights. Fury, 24, has won four. Fury, however has seven wins out of seven. Fury also has time to appear on Love Island.
The controversial Yank Paul said to the Bleacher Report that he was "the best thing that has ever happened to boxing in 100 years - period."
"The legends would be in agreement - the Anthony Joshuas and the Mike Tysons, Manny Pacquiaos and the Tyson Furys.
"They all say that what I do for boxing is refreshing.
"I believe that the debate began about a year ago. Is Jake Paul good for boxing?"
"I have silenced those, and I don’t believe there’s anyone on the other side who thinks I’m bad for boxing."
Paul's reputation has been built on his ability to snipe and hype.
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He stated, "I have a foundation that gives boxing gloves to as much children as possible."
"We are going to go around renovating boxing gyms and getting the young children inspired to box.
"I believe this sport needs that revival."
Paul dreams of fighting Conor McGregor, the Irish UFC star.
He said, "I'll fight everyone." It all started with McGregor being called out. People thought McGregor was crazy.
"Now it's almost like that, that fight could occur in the next 24 month, 100 percent. He will win, and it's likely that it will.