Eddie Hearn Raises Possibility of Wayne Rooney vs Jake Paul Fight at Old Trafford

Matchroom chief Eddie Hearn has raised the possibility of a huge crossover fight between YouTube superstar Jake Paul and Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney at Old Trafford. Hearn helped ignite the influencer boxing scene, promoting the two fights between KSI and Logan Paul – the first under amateur rules in 2018 in Manchester followed by a rematch in Los Angeles the following year where both men had turned professional.

Rooney’s Amateur Pedigree

Rooney, recently named the new Birmingham City boss, is a huge fight fan, fighting as an amateur before committing to football as a youngster. And Hearn has raised the possibility of the 37-year-old lacing up the gloves again against American superstar Paul back at Old Trafford. Appearing on Stick to Football alongside Gary Neville, Jamie Carragher, Jill Scott, Roy Keane and Ian Wright, Hearn said: ‘After every big fight, especially with a YouTuber, sometimes Wayne Rooney will fire me a message.

‘I’ve said to Wayne, who had a very limited amateur pedigree but could still fight, imagine the shape you’d get in [if you trained for a fight]. I told him, Wayne Rooney against Jake Paul at Old Trafford, imagine that. I get asked the question all the time. Most footballers follow boxing and secretly they’d all love to have a go. Everyone thinks they can fight.’

Paul’s Professional Record

Paul recently announced he is still to return to the boxing ring in December. The 26-year-old suffered a split decision defeat to Tommy Fury in February but bounced back with a win over UFC legend Nate Diaz in August. Paul has a 7-1 professional record having also recovered wins over former UFC champions Tyron Woodley and Anderson Silva.

Rooney’s Priorities

Rooney’s priorities for now will be on Birmingham, returning to English football this month after leaving his role at DC United. It remains to be seen if Hearn’s suggestion of a Rooney vs Paul fight will ever come to fruition, but it would certainly be an event to remember.

Conclusion

Matchroom chief Eddie Hearn has raised the possibility of a huge crossover fight between YouTube superstar Jake Paul and Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney at Old Trafford. While Rooney’s priorities are currently on his new role as Birmingham City boss, it would certainly be an event to remember if Hearn’s suggestion of a Rooney vs Paul fight ever came to fruition.