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While most people have backed Floyd Mayweather to beat Logan Paul on June 6, Ryan Garcia appears to be on the YouTuber’s corner. He has backed ‘The Maverick’ to secure the upset, shocking several traditional boxing fans with his response.

However, ‘KingRy’ didn’t break a sweat while making such claims. He was present in the official weigh-in for Mayweather vs Paul when he said, “Got Logan Paul by knockout, eighth round.”

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Meanwhile, it could have also been a mere courtesy from the former WBC Interim lightweight champion. Ryan Garcia, Jake Paul, and Logan Paul have made several vlogs together. Hence, he may have felt compelled to back his own teammate before the much-awaited fight.

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However, Ryan Garcia isn’t the only elite to have favored Logan Paul. Mike Tyson’s ex-trainer, Teddy Atlas, has also expressed something similar in a recent interaction. The veteran trainer didn’t credit Paul under any boxing parameter. However, he touched upon Floyd Mayweather‘s inactivity and age as a problem.

“There could be danger here for Floyd. I know, I said it okay. I am not saying it because of the athlete that Paul is, the fighter, the background, any of that. Of course, he doesn’t have anything in that area. But when does Floyd not become Floyd, when does Floyd cease to exist?” said Atlas on his podcast.

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Despite having the underdog status, Logan Paul can use his physical advantages to stop Mayweather. The exhibition allows both men to land a knockout. So fans can expect a gruesome encounter between the undefeated boxer and the YouTuber.

The 26-year-old has fought in one professional fight against fellow YouTuber KSI, suffering a decision defeat. Meanwhile, Mayweather has won world titles at five weight class, amassing a 50-0 undefeated record.

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‘Money’ outclassed Conor McGregor and Tenshin Nasukawa back to back in 2017 and 2018. Despite not having boxed for almost three years, he will seek to show the world that he has not lost a step. Given the lengthy hiatus, it’s also a massive opportunity for Logan Paul to shock the world. At this point, only the in-ring scrap can settle the debate for once and for all.

Do you think Logan Paul has a chance against Floyd Mayweather?

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