JAKARTA - If there is a character in boxing who has the authority to support boxer Jake Paul, it is Oscar de la Hoya.
The Golden Boy - as De la Hoya is nicknamed - believes that the influencer has everything it takes to beat the figures in sport, apart from becoming a world champion.
De la Hoya was asked about Paul's possible achievements, praising his qualities in the ring and ignoring that he is just a media phenomenon.
"I will tell you one thing about Jake Paul. He is the best. I will tell you that, with only four or five fights, and the way he takes it seriously," De la Hoya told TMZ Sports.
De la Hoya even dared to challenge any professional fighter from disciplines such as boxing or mixed martial arts (MMA) to face The Problem Child - Paul's nickname.
"Jake Paul is really great, and I challenge anyone who has boxing experience, who has MMA experience, to fight him, because I'm going to tell you one thing, this guy can beat a lot of great champions, and even great champions," said the boxing promoter and former professional boxer.
Paul's current boxing record is 5-0 (4 KOs) after he only started his career in the sport in 2018, contrary to most boxers who started their training as a child.
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However, De la Hoya believes that the quality of the youtuber is very good and he can surprise boxing figures.
"It's not one time, two times, three times, no. He wants to be world champion. There is no way out to become world champion. You have to fight with the best.
"He's on his way to being a challenger, and he's on his way to becoming a world challenger, then a world champion," said De la Hoya.
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