Oscar De La Hoya has backed Jake Paul to become a boxing world champion despite the YouTuber having boxed just five times as a professional.
The legendary six-division world champion tasted the success of becoming champion eleven times in his career, and believes that YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul has what it takes to win a major belt. The social media star has yet to face anybody who has boxed before, but has knocked out all four of his professional opponents, as well as the one white collar bout he had in 2018.
And De La Hoya argues that if Paul can maintain his level of development in the sport, he could eventually become a legitimate contender, and eventually a world champion. Speaking with TMZ Sports, the former fighter said : “Let me tell you one thing about Jake Paul. He’s the real deal. I’m going to tell you that.
