Things are stirring in the influencer fight scene, as Logan Paul called out NFL players. Paul started boxing five years ago and built himself into a respectable figure in the influencer fight business. From KSI to Floyd Mayweather Jr., the YouTuber has shared the ring with some famous personalities. His latest call-out to NFL players, however, got an interesting reception.
What did some of the league’s stars say?
NFL Stars Furious at Logan Paul Calling Them Out for $1 Million Fight
Sports crossover debates pique the interest of many fans. How one famous star from one discipline would fare against another star from another discipline has plenty of people debating, especially since the rise of influencer fighting.
In a recent clip, Paul spoke about fighting NFL players, given that New England Patriots legend Tom Brady slammed him, saying, “Logan Paul is a b*tch.”
Paul boldly stated that he would put $1 million on his ability to beat any NFL player. “I would throttle Myles Garrett,” he claimed. “Come to the gym and let’s see how it goes.”
Players around the league naturally couldn’t hold back with their opinions. Former Pittsburgh Steelers nose tackle Breiden Fehoko was fired up about taking on both Paul brothers. “I would beat the sh*t outta you and your brother @LoganPaul @jakepaul name a time and date,” he tweeted. “No sparring gear either.”
“Sure, sure, why not,” Buffalo Bills offensive tackle Dion Dawkins posted.
“Ima football player, that would beat the dog sh*t outta Logan,” former Steelers running back Le’Veon Bell said.
Bell, however, is no stranger to boxing. He got his start in 2022, when he faced fellow NFL veteran Adrian Peterson in LA. A handful of fights later, Bell currently sits with a 2-1 professional record.
“STOP DUCKING @LoganPaul,” Bell added. “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.”
“You know what you have to do @CrosbyMaxx,” former Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Will Compton nominated active player Maxx Crosby.
While Crosby has no boxing experience on record, he is one of the most feared pass rushers in pro football, with 133 tackles for a loss and 69.5 sacks.
“Does this offer extend to former NFL washouts?” three-sport pro Zac Pauga tweeted.
“Im just saying, I might not be a ‘NFL’ player but I am the @MisfitsBoxing heavyweight champ, I did beat Andrew Tate,” Chase DeMoor, who featured at Seattle Seahawks camp, posted. “Oh and I also played pro football including camp with the seattle Seahawks and in the NFL Spring league: Logan is a G! But that fight would go crazy! Love to compete.”
“Do retired footballers count?” former Detroit Lions tight end Clay Harbor chimed in.
Paul has ducked out of challenges before, so it’ll be interesting to see whether he stands by his latest call-out.
