Fight between F. Mayweather (left) and L. Paul could happen in June. Photo: Montage/SUPER FIGHTS
After the absolute success of Jake Paul in the boxing superfight against Ben Askren, it was the turn of the older brother of the youtuber. After you have your fight against Floyd Mayweather in February, cancelled, Logan Paul has a new date to face the boxing legend. Now, the challenge is scheduled for June 5th, with no location yet defined. The information was released by 'The Athletic'.
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According to boxing analyst Mike Coppinger, athletes will perform within differently established weight limits. While the veteran will not be able to exceed 72,5kg., the youtuber It can work with a maximum of 86,2kg.
The fight against Logan will mark Floyd's return to the ring after more than two years, when he defeated the Japanese Tenshin Nasukawa, for RIZIN, in 2018. At the time, the confrontation was also an exhibition.
Multi-time boxing champion, Mayweather, aged 44, competed in his last professional fight in 2017. The spectacle entered the history of the 'noble art' as one of the largest audiences ever recorded. The success was also due to the presence of Conor McGregor, who interrupted his MMA career to test himself against 'Money'. In the fight, the Irishman ended up being knocked out in the 10th round, while the veteran had 50 wins, maintaining his unbeaten record.
At 26 years old, Logan has a modest boxing career. As an amateur, the youtuber there is a draw. In the professional field, he suffered a defeat against fellow digital influencer, KSI, in a split decision, in November 2019.
There is still no defined location for the superfight. There are cities, however, that compete to receive the stars. Las Vegas, Miami, Atlanta, Dallas and Los Angeles are in the fight.
Sources: Floyd Mayweather-Logan Paul exhibition will be carried by Showtime PPV and is planned for June 5. Mayweather can't weigh more than 160 pounds; Paul 190. Will competes with Teofimo Lopez-George Kambosos undisputed lightweight title tilt on Trillerhttps://t.co/rj1QE2MhWd
- Mike Coppinger (@MikeCoppinger) April 22, 2021
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