Marcello Hernandez roasts Jake Paul during ESPY Awards hosting
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 16, 2026, 11:35 AM
Last updated Jul 16, 2026
Marcello Hernandez hosted the 2026 ESPY Awards in New York City, delivering a comedic monologue that included pointed jabs at Jake Paul. Hernandez joked that Paul should consider fighting his father and step-father, both over 50, a reference to Paul’s choice of older opponents. This comes amid criticism of Paul’s boxing career, where he has faced fighters past their prime. After a loss to Anthony Joshua in December, Paul has shifted focus to promoting fights rather than competing himself.
- •Marcello Hernandez hosted the 2026 ESPY Awards.
- •Hernandez joked about Jake Paul's opponents being over 50.
- •Paul has faced criticism for fighting older athletes.
- •He suffered a loss to Anthony Joshua last December.
- •Paul is now focusing on promotion rather than active competition.
- 11:35 AMYahoo Sports — Comedian Marcello Hernandez takes hilarious ‘over 50’ swipe at Jake Paul during ESPY awards
"Marcello Hernandez was tasked with hosting the ESPYs, and the SNL comedian understood the assignment, firing heavy shots at Jake Paul. Hernandez has become one of the most popular comedians on SNL, so the ESPYs felt he would be the perfect choice to host the award ceremony.
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