Jake Paul’s mother criticizes Eddie Hearn after son’s knockout loss
Following Jake Paul’s knockout defeat to Anthony Joshua in Florida last weekend, his mother, Pam Stepnick, has publicly condemned promoter Eddie Hearn. Paul was stopped in the sixth round, despite having shown promise early in the fight, reports BritPanorama.
During an appearance on the Impaulsive podcast, Stepnick expressed her anger towards Hearn, suggesting that his behaviour was unacceptable. “I want to get in the ring and punch Eddie Hearn for instance, because I don’t like his smug face,” she said, reflecting her frustrations over the match.
Stepnick accused Hearn of exhibiting a sense of self-satisfaction while her son was injured in the ring. “He literally thinks he is better than everybody in the world,” she asserted. “Jake is over there struggling and he’s sitting over there smiling like he’s the cat that swallowed the canary. Guess what, did he f*****g get in the ring?”
Despite her criticisms of Hearn, Stepnick praised Joshua for his post-fight conduct. The former heavyweight champion reportedly approached her to offer condolences, stating, “Mum just know, it’s just boxing. It is just the fight game.”
The aftermath of the bout revealed serious injuries for Paul, including a parasymphysis fracture on the right side of his jaw and a fracture to the mandible body. These injuries will necessitate an extended recovery period, potentially sidelining him for several months. Reports indicate that he may require dental implants and crowns, with a recovery timeline pushing back his return to the ring significantly.
Logan Paul, Jake’s brother, acknowledged the tough reality of the situation, admitting that Jake may have “bitten off more than he could chew” facing a seasoned champion like Joshua. This incident adds to Stepnick’s history of vocally defending her son amid the complexities of the boxing world, continuing a trend she has established throughout his career.
This narrative not only highlights the personal stakes involved in professional boxing but also underscores the intricate dynamics between promoters, fighters, and family — a reminder of the sport’s raw and often unforgiving nature.
