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Logan Paul vs. Floyd Mayweather in the works for June 5
Adam D Martin - April 22, 2021
The upcoming boxing exhibition bout between YouTuber-turned-boxer Logan Paul and the legend Floyd Mayweather is set to take place on June 5. The Athletic’s Mike Coppinger was the first to report that Paul vs. Mayweather will take place on June 5, along with the details of the proposed matchup. According to Coppinger, Mayweather’s weight limit will be capped at 160lbs for the fight, while Paul can’t weigh in at more than 190lbs. This boxing card will be carried live on Showtime pay-per-view.
Henry Cejudo claims he is fighting Floyd Mayweather: 'The Triple C vs the Olympic bronze medalist'
Drake Riggs - April 9, 2021
Crazy boxing fights are all the rage in 2021. We’ve already seen MMA to boxing crossovers in the past, and vice versa, but now Henry Cejudo aims to be next to make the move. Taking to Twitter on Friday, the former UFC dual-division champion teased what would be a huge showdown with Floyd Mayweather.
Conor McGregor sends birthday message to nemesis Floyd Mayweather
Tom Taylor - February 19, 2021
Former two-division UFC champion Conor McGregor has sent a birthday message to one of his chief rivals, undefeated boxing star Floyd Mayweather Jr. McGregor and Mayweather met in the boxing ring in 2017 in a massive crossover spectacle. McGregor, who was making his pro boxing debut, performed surprisingly well in the fight’s early rounds, but was ultimately stopped by a volley of 10th-round punches.
Ben Askren teases best 2 of 3 falls wrestling match with Floyd Mayweather after he defeats Jake Paul
Cole Shelton - February 5, 2021
Ben Askren says he will be wrestling Floyd Mayweather after he beats Jake Paul. Askren is ending his retirement for a boxing match against YouTuber, Jake Paul on April 17. It is a fight that has captured the attention of the sporting world given Askren is a world-class wrestler while Paul is coming off his highlight-reel KO win over Nate Robinson.
Jake Paul uses poem to call out Floyd Mayweather, "Money" issues fiery response
Tom Taylor - February 4, 2021
Jake Paul is already looking past his boxing match with former MMA fighter Ben Askren, setting his sights on a future showdown with Floyd Mayweather. Paul is slated to meet Askren in an eight-round pro boxing match on April 17. While that fight with the former ONE and Bellator champion figures to be an interesting challenge for Paul, he’s already thinking about what he wants next: a fight with unbeaten boxing legend Floyd Mayweather Jr.
Floyd Mayweather vs. Logan Paul exhibition boxing match postponed
Adam Martin - February 2, 2021
The upcoming exhibition boxing fight between legendary boxer Floyd Mayweather and YouTuber Logan Paul has officially been postponed. Floyd vs. Paul was set to take place on February 20 on pay-per-view. However, the fight is delayed indefinitely. Fanmio founder and CEO Solomon Engel provided the following statement to ESPN about the current state of this potential matchup.
Logan Paul says Floyd Mayweather fight "is still going to happen"
Tom Taylor - January 27, 2021
YouTube celebrity Logan Paul says his exhibition boxing match with unbeaten legend Floyd Mayweather Jr. is still going to happen. Paul and Mayweather were originally expected to meet in the ring in February. Last week, however, reports surfaced that the bout has been postponed due to “lack of interest.”
Floyd Mayweather roasts "bum" Conor McGregor after KO loss to Dustin Poirier at UFC 257
Adam Martin - January 24, 2021
Boxing legend Floyd Mayweather trashed former opponent Conor McGregor after getting knocked out at UFC 257, calling him a “bum.” McGregor was brutally knocked out in the second round of his UFC 257 main event fight with Poirier on Saturday night. After starting off strong in the first round, McGregor’s mobility was compromised in the second round from low kicks by Poirier, and he was soon stopped and finished with strikes. Since losing, we have seen a number of McGregor’s rivals like Jake Paul and Patricio Pitbull talking smack to the Irishman, and now Mayweather has joined in.
Dana White explains why Floyd Mayweather talks went nowhere: "The world imploded"
Adam Martin - January 11, 2021
UFC president Dana White gave an update on the lack of talks with boxing legend Floyd Mayweather, saying it’s because “the world imploded.” White and Mayweather were famously photographed sitting courtside at an LA Clippers vs. Boston Celtics NBA game in Los Angeles. But that was back in December 2019, well before COVID-19 caused a global pandemic. White had said at the time of the meeting that he had an agreement with Mayweather to work together in 2020, but that never happened. White said last summer that he had some talks going on with Mayweather, but so far, those talks have gone nowhere.
Jake Paul says brother is "f*cked" against Mayweather, fight is bad for boxing
Tom Taylor - December 31, 2020
Jake Paul has made some very surprising comments about his brother Logan’s upcoming exhibition bout with boxing legend Floyd Mayweather Jr. The Paul brothers, both YouTube stars, have risen to prominence inside the combat sports bubble after a series of high-profile boxing matches with other celebrities.
Mike Tyson roasts Logan Paul with face-to-face Floyd Mayweather prediction
Tom Taylor - December 30, 2020
Mike Tyson is expecting Floyd Mayweather to wipe the floor with Logan Paul, and he’s not afraid to say it to Paul’s face. Mayweather and Paul are expected to meet in a controversial boxing exhibition match this February. Given that Mayweather is regarded as one of the best boxers ever, and that Paul is 0-1 as a pro boxer, the widespread expectation is that Paul is in for a beating—whether he has a size advantage or not.
Oscar De La Hoya interested in 'revenge fight' with Floyd Mayweather
Drake Riggs - December 29, 2020
Oscar De La Hoya has remained in the boxing scene since his retirement in 2008. It just hasn’t been as a professional boxer in the ring. Known as “The Golden Boy” during his time competing, De La Hoya would go on to creating Golden Boy Promotions where he’s hosted countless events over the years. 12 years outside of active competition and it would appear that the East Los Angeles native is getting the itch again.
Logan Paul issues scathing response to Canelo Alvarez
Chris Taylor - December 26, 2020
Logan Paul has issued a scathing response to Canelo Alvarez after the boxing great accused the Youtuber and his brother Jake of disrespecting the sport. Alvarez (54-1-2) is the consensus best boxer in the world, and reaffirmed his No. 1 P4P ranking earlier this month when he defeated the much larger Callum Smith by lopsided decision.
Logan Paul admits Floyd Mayweather bout "makes no sense"
Tom Taylor - December 15, 2020
Logan Paul knows his upcoming exhibition match with Floyd Mayweather Jr. “makes no sense,” but he still considers it one of his biggest accomplishments ever. Paul, 25, achieved his fame on YouTube, but has burst into the combat sports limelight after a pair of boxing matches against fellow YouTuber KSI. The first fight, an amateur contest, ended in a controversial draw. The second, a pro bout, ended with a split decision win in KSI’s favor.
Photo | Logan Paul pokes fun at size difference in Floyd Mayweather boxing match
Adam Martin - December 14, 2020
YouTuber-turned-boxer Logan Paul poked fun at opponent Floyd Mayweather, posting a picture highlighting the size difference between the two. Paul and Mayweather will meet on February 20 in an exhibition boxing bout that is expected to do massive pay-per-view numbers, even though the sportsbooks have Mayweather listed as an astronomical favorite to win the fight. Despite only having one pro boxing match, Paul brings a lot of eyeballs due to his background on YouTube, and the possibility of big money got Mayweather involved. Mayweather, of course, is 50-0 as a pro boxer and is the highest-paid combat sports athlete of all time.
Logan Paul plans to KO Floyd Mayweather to pull off the "greatest upset in the history of sports"
Cole Shelton - December 8, 2020
Logan Paul is looking to make history on February 20. Paul, who is 0-1 as a pro boxer but more known as a YouTuber, will return to the ring to fight arguably the greatest of all-time in Floyd Mayweather. Many fans were shocked by the booking, and even Paul was surprised that Mayweather took the fight.
Floyd Mayweather vs. Logan Paul betting odds released for special exhibition boxing mach
Adam Martin - December 7, 2020
The opening betting odds have been released for the upcoming special exhibition boxing bout between Floyd Mayweather and Logan Paul. On Sunday, Mayweather and Paul broke the internet when they announced the long-rumored fight against each other was official. The two will meet on February 20 in a blockbuster pay-per-view fight that is expected to sell millions of PPVs. It’s being billed as a special exhibition bout owing to the size discrepancy between the two men, not to mention the experience difference. But the fight will still have a winner declared by the WBC, similar to the recent Mike Tyson vs. Roy Jones Jr. bout.
Pro fighters react to Floyd Mayweather vs. Logan Paul exhibition
Tom Taylor - December 7, 2020
Undefeated boxing legend Floyd Mayweather Jr. is slated to return to the ring for an exhibition match with YouTube star Logan Paul—and the combat sports community is in a frenzy. Immediately after news of this bizarre boxing spectacle surfaced, professional fighters from both MMA and boxing began to chime in.