EDDIE HEARN crushed Jake Paul's hopes by telling him he would never win a world boxing title.
Paul was judged by the Matchroom chief with a brutal assessment, suggesting that he is not worthy of being considered world-class.
Hearn also mentioned that Paul has yet to face a true boxer, something which the social media sensation was critical of.
Hearn said to iFL TV that Paul's claim of becoming a world champion was a reaction.
"I believe there is no way that he can defeat a world champion to become a world champ."
He's improving tremendously and is dedicated to the sport. He hasn't fought a real fighter yet so I don't know how much he's doing. It's not his fault that he signed up to fight Tommy Fury.
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Paul interjected immediately, saying: "Well, a five-time champion Tyron Woodley in MMA is a true fighter." He won the UFC championship with a left hand.
Paul asked Hearn to clarify what a true boxer was and if Tommy Fury is included.
Hearn replied, "Yes, but not in the sense of ability. Hearn replied, "Yes, but not in terms of ability. A true boxer is one who does that.
"What I am saying is that (Kamaru] Usman doesn't qualify to give your any right to talk to you about fighting for a title in the world, nor Tommy Fury actually.
Get a PS10 Bonus with 100s of Games to Play and No Deposit Required"But I give the props, I give the respect you're improving every day, but the proof will come in the pudding.
"By the by, I have said that Jake Paul is better than some fighters. However, I doubt you'll ever be able to compete with the best fighters in the world.
Paul has only had five professional fights and, although he won each one of them, he has never faced a true fighter.
Paul is once again interested in a fight with Tommy Fury, but that could change very soon.
He also agreed to fight Mike Tyson in ring, with the former heavyweight champion of the world.
Paul maintained that he could beat anyone on Hearn's list with less than ten fights. He then suggested that he would only need seven to eight fights to be crowned world champion.
