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Logan Paul, recognized for his WWE profession and previous boxing ventures, has publicly expressed curiosity in competing within the UFC. This might be one more potential crossover transfer for the social media persona.
The subject of Paul’s UFC aspirations took place throughout his look on the “Impaulsive” podcast, the place he was joined by UFC fighter Tom Aspinall. Their dialog explored the potential enchantment of Paul entering into the Octagon.
“I might get one for the fitting opponent. Nevertheless it would not be a DDP, dude. I am not preventing for a world title. Or fuck it, let’s get it [laughs],” Paul stated.
When questioned about potential UFC involvement, Logan Paul revealed he had reached out to Dana White through textual content, expressing his availability for a combat on the UFC 300 undercard, however acquired no response; however, he emphasised his openness to a UFC bout if the chance and phrases aligned.
“I did. I instructed Dana [White] for UFC 300. I texted him, I stated, ‘Hey man, contemplate me out there to combat on the undercard in The Sphere.’ Yeah, they principally utterly ignored me [laughs], which I feel spoke volumes. Have not bothered him about it since. However I feel for the fitting combat, the sum of money, man, I am an entertainer on the finish of the day,” Paul stated.
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Paul, a social media persona who transitioned into skilled boxing, has garnered important consideration and income by way of his high-profile bouts since 2018. Though his boxing profession deviates from the standard path, his fights have drawn large audiences cash. His preliminary entry into boxing was an novice match towards fellow YouTuber KSI, which resulted in a majority draw.
Their rematch, a sanctioned skilled combat with out headgear, resulted in a split-decision victory for KSI. Paul then confronted undefeated boxing legend Floyd Mayweather in an eight-round exhibition match. Regardless of no official winner being declared, Paul’s capability to final the complete eight rounds was broadly considered an ethical victory, demonstrating his resilience and skill to compete towards a seasoned skilled.
These boxing endeavors have considerably elevated Paul’s profile past his social media presence, solidifying his standing as a crossover superstar able to attracting mainstream consideration to fight sports activities.
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