Eddie Hearn & Jake Paul 'used' each other to promote Katie Taylor vs Amanda Serrano

Matchroom Boxing promoter Eddie Hearn has explained how he and Jake Paul ‘used’ each other when they worked together.

When you think of those who lead the way in the promoting side of the boxing game, it’s hard to think of many other figures who are as disliked as Eddie Hearn. The Brit has been incredibly successful throughout the course of his time in the combat sports space but as he continues to edge into the American market, he’s made it clear that he isn’t going to be afraid to step on toes along the way.

In addition to that, he also seems to be more than happy to test the waters with fresh ideas – even if he winds up being ridiculed for doing so.

Matchroom has been at the forefront of many high profile fights in recent times and that was particularly evident earlier this year when Katie Taylor battled Amanda Serrano at Madison Square Garden.

Whereas Hearn was in the corner of the Irish sensation, Jake Paul and Most Valuable Promotions were getting behind Serrano ahead of what was being billed as one of the biggest female boxing matches of all-time.

The two clashed on a few occasions and as per Hearn in a recent interview with GQ, he was more than happy to use ‘The Problem Child’ as a promotional tool.

“I used Jake Paul in that promotional tour. And he used me. I brought the traditional boxing crowd and he brought the YouTube audience,” Hearn said. 

“You don’t take up boxing in your mid twenties and beat Canelo Álvarez. It’s just not possible. But he really believed it, even off-camera when it was just the two of us.”

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