Eddie Hearn has claimed that despite hoping for a Nate Diaz win over Jake Paul, he feels the YouTube star will land another knockout victory.
The Matchroom Boxing boss has a well-documented feud with Paul, dating back to the week of Katie Taylor vs Amanda Serrano in April of last year when the pair feuded over the 25-year-old's boxing ability. It led to a rivalry that grew in bitterness, with the pair both still engaged in a defamation lawsuit.
However, that hasn't stopped Hearn from picking Paul to defeat MMA legend Diaz when the pair square off in Houston, Texas on August 5 this year. The veteran promoter handed the YouTuber his professional debut, and has watched as his career has grown, with Paul going 6-1 as a professional.
