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MIAMI, FL – JUNE 6: Logan Paul meets with the press following the Mayweather vs Paul: Bragging Rights boxing event on June 06, 2021, at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Louis Grasse/PxImages/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
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MIAMI, FL – JUNE 6: Logan Paul meets with the press following the Mayweather vs Paul: Bragging Rights boxing event on June 06, 2021, at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Louis Grasse/PxImages/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
Mike Tyson‘s former sparring partner has a new target in his sights – Logan Paul. The 59-year-old Irish boxing champion is throwing punches on social media, calling out Logan for a fight on the undercard of the highly anticipated Tyson vs. Jake Paul matchup on July 20th.
The seven-time Irish amateur champion and former pro boxer originally sought a grudge match with John Fury. But, he now appears to have turned his attention to Logan Paul intending to face the 28-year-old professional. He recently posted a video message for the YouTube star, making his intentions clear. Will this veteran boxer land a spot on the undercard?
Joe Egan looks forward to a match with Logan Paul
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With the boxing world buzzing about the upcoming fight between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul, Irish boxing champion Joe Egan has issued a challenge to Jake’s brother, Logan Paul. In a video message, Egan, a seven-time champion and former sparring partner to Mike Tyson, threw shade at John Fury, who previously declined a fight with Egan.
Egan went on to praise Logan’s courage for facing opponents like Dillon Danis, a cage fighter, and expressed his desire for a clean, competitive fight. “You, like your brother, I’m sure, have courage,” Egan said to Logan. “So why don’t you get in and me and you can box?” Egan positioned himself as a worthy opponent, highlighting his experience while assuring Logan there will be no trash talk.
He stated, “You boxed that Dillon, the cage fighter, and you gave him a beating. I know he offended you and you’ve done right to give the man a beating. I won’t offend you in any way.”
Dear @LoganPaul pic.twitter.com/7XodrBe9lK
— Big Joe Egan (@BigJoeEgan) March 29, 2024
He concluded by wishing both Logan and Jake Paul the best, leaving the door open for a potential fight on the Tyson vs. Paul undercard. Will Logan Paul respond to Egan’s challenge? Only time will tell, but one thing’s for sure, the excitement surrounding this fight just keeps growing. Will Logan Paul accept this challenge?
Is there a chance of Logan Paul getting inside a boxing ring?
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Logan Paul is a risk-taker, a showman, and a fighter who has carved a unique path in the world of combat sports. From electrifying WWE matches to stepping into the boxing ring, “The Maverick” has found ways to keep audiences on the edge of their seats, even when his antics make him a wrestling villain. His athleticism, however, is undeniable, as evidenced by his WWE United States Championship win against Rey Mysterio.
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The question remains: what’s next for Paul? While his brother, Jake, has embraced professional boxing, Logan seems comfortable blurring the lines. So, Paul has been making great efforts in the WWE realm, now it’s to be seen if Logan will take the challenge of Joe Egan, and get into the world of pugilism again. However, he might not, considering, his victory on the cause of opponent’s disqualification. It might have left a bad taste about boxing in his mouth.
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So it’s to be seen if Logan Paul changes his mind after seeing the video of the Irish former boxer and his determined speech, and get back to his fighting roots once again. What do you think about this? Tell us in the comments section.