Internet star turned professional boxer Jake Paul is currently playing the promoter role ahead of Amanda Serrano's clash with Katie Taylor on April 30 live on DAZN, but he does intend to lace up the gloves in August to continue his career inside the ring.
With a 5-0 record, Paul is a novice, but that hasn't stopped some thinking about his chances in a quest for a world title.
One of those who believes Paul can achieve world title success is six-weight world champion Oscar De La Hoya who has nothing but praise for 'The Problem Child'.
"He’s the real deal. I’m going to tell you that. With only four or five fights, and the way he’s taking it serious, Jake Paul is the real deal," Oscar De La Hoya told TMZ.
“And I dare anyone who has boxing, who has MMA experience to call him out because I can tell you one thing this guy can beat a lot of good champions, even maybe great champions.
"Jake Paul’s onto something because he’s taking it serious. This is not a one-off, a two-off, a three-off, no.
"He wants to become a world champion and there’s no way out of becoming a world champion, you have to fight the very best and he’s doing it right. I just have to say that, that Jake Paul is doing the right thing."
De La Hoya also believes with a huge social media following, Paul can become a one of a kind talent in the sport.
"He’s on his way to becoming a contender, and he’s on his way to becoming a world contender, then a world champion.
"If he keeps it up, with all the social media stuff, look, everybody wants to be him. Think about it, everybody wants followers, everybody is on social media.
"What’s wrong with him having 19 plus million followers?
"It’s wonderful for the sport, enough with that BS, let him be. He’s doing the right thing and is great for boxing. I really hope he does become world champion."