British boxing legend and former two-weight world champion Ricky Hatton has had his say on a potential fight between Jake Paul and Tommy Fury.
To the dismay of hardcore boxing fans, Paul vs. Fury is one of the biggest fights that can be made in the sport and despite falling through three times due to various issues, the eagerness for the contest is clear to see.
Now Hatton has given his verdict to Mega Casino and believes it will be a close fight between the pair.
"I think it is probably a 50/50, to be honest with you. The thing for me is Tommy keeps turning around and saying, 'Come and fight a boxer, come and fight a boxer.' But Tommy's not really been that busy, has he? He’s not been active. When did he turn professional now, Tommy, about five years ago? How many fights has he had?" Hatton said.
"Jake Paul's done more rounds than Tommy and Tommy beats Jake Paul all day long for me. But if he fights him now, I think Jake Paul has a great chance of beating Tommy because I think at the minute, Jake Paul's done more rounds than Tommy - his stamina is probably better than Tommy's, do you know what I mean?
"I think Jake Paul could beat him, not on ability, just because he'd probably have more in the tank than Tommy because one thing with Jake Paul is it doesn't matter who he's fighting or the quality of who he's fighting, he's getting the rounds in.
"Whereas when was Tommy's last fight. I think he needs to be busier, to be honest. Jake Paul's busier than him, and Tommy's the one that's saying, 'come and fight a boxer.' ”
Hatton also believes that stamina could prove crucial for Fury if he eventually faces Paul and 'The Hitman' had some advice for the 23-year-old if he wants to have the best chance of overcoming 'The Problem Child'.
“Tommy's calling him out, good, call him out. I think you'll beat him all day once you've got a few more rounds under your belt. But if they were to fight each other next fight in an eight rounder, would Tommy have the stamina to do the eight rounds?
"He struggled doing six last time, and I say that with love, and I hope if he listens, takes this advice on board because I'm not doing it to criticize him. I'm team Fury. I think he needs to get his rounds up a little bit more, and then I think if he gets his rounds up, if the fight is made, I think he wins.”