​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.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementAnd as a comedian, many expected him to deliver some scathing material directed at the biggest names in sports today. Well, it’s safe to say Hernandez didn’t disappoint.Photo by ANGELA WEISS / AFP via Getty ImagesMarcello Hernandez delivered his opening monologue as the host of the 2026 ESPY Awards, emanating from New York City.Hernandez was quick to take a dig at Jake Paul, before joking that he should focus on fighting his father and step-father, who were both above 50 years of age, a reference to Paul’s recent boxing opponents.“I also must say it is an honour to be here among so many incredible athletes… And Jake Paul. Jake, that’s just a joke. Don’t fight me.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisement“My dad and my step-dad are both here, and they’re both over 50. I know that’s how you like them. So, fight them instead.”Paul is considered by many to be the most successful influencer to cross over into boxing, having begun his journey in 2018.However, one of the criticisms he faced as he transitioned from facing other influencers to former boxers and fighters is the fact that his opponents have regularly been athletes well past their prime.From Ben Askren to Tyron Woodley to Anderson Silva to even Mike Tyson, Paul was facing fighters from boxing and MMA whose best years were behind them.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementIn an apparent response to the criticism, Paul faced British heavyweight boxer Anthony Joshua last December, which ended in him getting knocked out and suffering a humiliating loss.Since then, Paul has stayed quiet on the boxing front, focusing more on his role as a promoter, with his most recent event being the highly successful fight between Ronda Rousey and Gina Carrano.Read more: