Logan Paul Challenges Myles Garrett to $1M Boxing Fight After Brady Beef

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By Birendra Singh
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Logan Paul boldly challenges Myles Garrett to boxing showdown. [Image Source: THEBIGLEAD]

Logan Paul, the YouTube star turned combat sports figure, recently escalated his public callout of NFL athletes by challenging any current or former football player to a boxing match with a $1 million prize at stake. This bold move comes amid a growing feud with NFL legend Tom Brady and continues Paul’s pursuit of high-profile fighting opponents following his exhibitions against Floyd Mayweather Jr. and others.

On his podcast, ImPaulsive, Paul expressed confidence that no football player could defeat him in the ring. Highlighting a broad list of NFL stars, he specifically named Myles Garrett, former NFL running back Le’Veon Bell, Tom Brady, and others as targets for the challenge, stating that he would “throttle” Garrett in a fight and inviting them all to step into the gym wearing boxing gloves.

“Not a single football player could beat me in a boxing match,”

Paul asserted.

“A million dollars. You come to the gym, we put on boxing gloves, we’ll see how it goes. Not a single one. There’s levels to this s—.”

Paul’s provocative comments have intensified the ongoing sports crossover dialogue between boxing, MMA, and football athletes, keeping fans intrigued about the potential matchups that could arise from his challenge.

Background on the Feud with Tom Brady

This public boxing challenge is part of a larger spat between Logan Paul and Tom Brady that began during Brady’s appearance on the ImPaulsive podcast. The discussion quickly shifted to athletic ability, with Brady asserting that football players operate at a higher level than athletes in WWE, where Paul has focused much of his career.

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Brady remarked,

“You’re a good athlete, but [football players] are on another level.”

Paul disputed this, claiming he competes at “the highest level” and dismissing Brady’s comments about WWE as “cute.” Brady responded by emphasizing the intensity and legitimacy of real football competition while acknowledging that Paul has the “right attitude” and dedication for the upcoming Fanatics Flag Football Classic.

Brady tweeted,

“I hope people understand the level of competition this game is going to be. If you’re on my team you’re going to be locked in, all out, and we’re going to not just win… but dominate. I do think [Logan Paul] has the right attitude and the effort will be there. How far that gets him will remain to be seen.”

Paul later doubled down on his claims of superior athleticism, stating,

“If you put me and Tom Brady up athletically against one another in a majority of sports, I bet I’d be more ‘athletic.’ He used the word ‘cute’ when talking about WWE. I think in many ways, football is also cute. I’m a boxer, and you can probably put most NFL players and basketball players in a ring and they’d probably get their a– kicked by real boxers.”

NFL Players Respond to Paul’s Boxing Challenge

The million-dollar boxing challenge quickly drew reactions from NFL players, including some who have combat sports experience. Former NFL running back Le’Veon Bell, who holds a 2-1 professional boxing record, publicly accepted the challenge, proposing to fight Paul during the April NFL draft weekend in Pittsburgh.

Bell posted on X (formerly Twitter),

“STOP DUCKING @LoganPaul .. bro tryna fight an NFL player that’s never fought before .. let’s set it up bro, we all heard you say you can beat any NFL player .. we can fight in April, the NFL draft is in PITTSBURGH .. we can fight NFL draft weekend! let’s make it happen.”

However, Paul declined Bell’s offer, noting Bell is no longer an active NFL player and would require Paul to step away from WWE to properly train for the fight. Paul also dismissed the financial viability of the event, stating Bell “can actually fight” and

“there’s no money here because you’re not a draw.”

Besides Bell, Paul shared direct responses from other professional football players including Kansas City Chiefs offensive tackle Kingsley Suamataia, Dallas Cowboys center Brock Hoffman, and UFL linebacker Tae Crowder, all of whom showed interest. Paul indicated he would make each bout a six-round fight, three minutes per round, scored by professional judges, with 10-ounce gloves, and proposed holding the matches in Puerto Rico.

Paul commented on these potential fights, saying,

“This will be the easiest $3M of my life,”

signaling confidence he can quickly prevail against multiple opponents.

Physical Profiles of Logan Paul and Myles Garrett

In terms of physical stature, Logan Paul stands at 6-foot-2 and weighs approximately 205 pounds according to his ESPN WWE profile. This size gives him a reach and weight advantage in many of his recent fights.

In contrast, Myles Garrett, the Cleveland Browns defensive end and one of Paul’s key targets, is notably larger and more physically imposing. Garrett measures 6-foot-4 tall and weighs around 272 pounds according to his NFL.com profile, which makes him one of the more intimidating NFL players Paul has called out.

Overview of Logan Paul’s Combat Sports Record

Although Logan Paul’s combat sports career has shifted toward WWE in recent years, he has previously participated in several notable boxing matches. His boxing debut came in 2018 against fellow British YouTuber KSI, ending in a majority draw with two judges scoring 57–57 and one judge awarding a 58–57 victory to KSI.

The two met again in a high-profile rematch in 2019, where KSI emerged victorious by split decision, with two judges scoring 57–54 and 56–55 for KSI and one favoring Paul.

In June 2021, Paul fought an exhibition bout against Floyd Mayweather Jr., with no official winner declared. The punch stats favored Mayweather, who landed an estimated 43 punches compared to Paul’s 28.

Most recently, in October 2023, Paul defeated MMA fighter Dillon Danis by disqualification after Danis attempted an illegal choke and takedown during their bout, marking another entry in Paul’s combat record.

Implications and What to Expect Next

Logan Paul’s aggressive boxing challenge to NFL stars, prominently featuring Myles Garrett, has elevated conversations around cross-sport competition and celebrity fights. With public feuds and social media exchanges amplifying tensions, a match between Paul and any NFL player would draw significant attention and potential financial reward.

The inclusion of Myles Garrett, known for his elite athleticism and size, adds gravitas to the challenge, though Paul remains confident in his boxing skills relative to football players’ abilities.

Whether these proposed fights will materialize remains uncertain. Scheduling, training demands, and financial incentives will all play critical roles in any potential matchups, and Paul’s direct rejection of Le’Veon Bell’s offer reveals the complexities involved. As the debate continues, the boxing challenge promises to keep fans of combat sports and football watching closely.

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