EDDIE HEARN reckons Jake Paul will be too fast and “too fresh” in his showdown with MMA legend Anderson Silva.
The YouTuber turned boxer will throw down with the former UFC middleweight champion early on Sunday morning in Pheonix, Arizona.
Future Boxing chief Hearn believes Father Time will be on side of the YouTuber this weekend.
He told MMA legend.
“Heâs a decent striker as well, and obviously has that victory over a very faded Julio Cesar Chavez Jr.
“I just expect Jake to be a bit too fresh for him.”
sixth-round knockout victory over former UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley.
Hearn has been impressed by what he’s seen of Paul since his debut, saying: âWatching Jake, heâs definitely improving as a fighter.
“You can see that.
“Heâs in good shape and heâs a strong young man, but heâs probably not going to get as much credit as he deserves if he wins because the argument that he hasnât beaten a boxer will remain.
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“Silva is definitely his toughest challenge so far and if he wins he should get the appropriate credit.â
Improvements aside, Hearn believes The Problem Child will eventually get found out.
He said: âI donât think heâs terrible but heâs certainly not going to be competing at world level.
“Again, we shouldnât really knock him because many fighters are trying to compete at world level but also wonât make that grade as well.
“And thatâs no disgrace because itâs a very difficult thing to do.
“He is improving and heâs given his time to the sport. Good luck to him.â
Victory over Silva will see former Disney star Paul move to a perfect 6-0 and will be the biggest of his career.
