Legendary boxer Oscardela Hoya believes that YouTuber-turned-fighter Jake Paul deserves more credit.
“I actually admire him because you have this kid who grew up with Nickelodeon. In 2018. “I don't think he was in a box at the time.”
“He's actually at work,” 52-year-old de la Jolla added before giving a massive tribute to Paul, 28.
“He's actually a hardworking worker than most fighters there, like when it comes to training, when it comes to training. Yeah, I've given him a lot of respect. Masu.”
Paul first became the feeling of YouTube and became famous by gaining over 20 million followers on the video platform. He also has 28.7 million followers and 18.5 million Tiktock followers on Instagram.
His content was mostly known for his comedic pranks, but in January 2020 he made his professional boxing debut against fellow YouTuber Anesongib.
Paul then went to fight in several successful exhibition matches. His latest exhibition faces Mike Tyson in November 2024.
The social media star defeated the 58-year-old Iron Mike with a unanimous decision after eight rounds.
Tyson said in January that he was the only one. “100%” was not collected Overall, since the record-breaking game, he still felt “pretty good.”
However, some claim that they are still criticizing Paul. He doesn't fight boxers Someone who is still in their prime.
ESPN host Stephen A. Smith said in 2021: [Alvarez]. ”
Page 6 asked De La Jolla if he would have an exhibition fight like Tyson vs Paul, and he said, “I was literally thinking about it, but I'm fine.” .
“I keep myself in good condition. I love doing yoga in the mornings, I love working out and more. My body feels great, but I'm 52,” he adds with a laugh. I did.
Now his company, Golden Boy Promotions, Inc. De La Hoya, who works primarily as a boxing promoter, is next set in the entertainment world with his eyesight being set more.
The former Grammy nominee appeared in the latest season of “The Masked Singer.” He was eliminated on Wednesday after two episodes of the show.
De La Hoya admitted to Page 6 that he was nervous prior to his performance, saying, “He went into the ring with Mike Tyson, fought Mike Tyson and was knocked out.” .
“I'm on stage [on] “Masked Singer” was free – it was nervous. ”
He remembers how to bring “butterflies” in his stomach before a big fight, but they leave at the moment the bell rings in the ring.
However, de la Jolla realized that after hearing the music continue at the start of her performance at the song competition show, she only began to “have a good time.”
“The Masked Singer” airs on Fox on Wednesdays at 8pm.
