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Eddie Hearn calls Jake Paul a "dipstick" and admits he "started this mess"
Eddie Hearn has said Jake Paul is "on a mission" as he admitted he "started" the boxer's rise to prominence.The sports promoter gave the 25-year-old a platform for his professional debut against fellow YouTuber AnEsonGib in 2020.Since then, he has reached a record of 5-0.Their paths are now crossing again as a super fight between Hearn's Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano, who is signed to Paul's Most Valuable Promotions, has been set for Madison Square Garden. While the upcoming fight in April was the focus of the first press conference, Hearn and Paul shared a lighthearted face off during it.And speaking to The MMA Hour afterwards, the Matchroom chief said: "I promoted his first fight, two years ago.