Logan Paul explains reason behind turning down Mike Tyson fight

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Published by Matt Astbury

13, Mar 24

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The boxing world was shocked last week when it was announced that Jake Paul will face legend of the sport Mike Tyson in a huge fight at AT&T Stadium in Dallas, Texas.

However, it has transpired that Jake's older brother, Logan Paul, was also offered the chance to face Tyson.

Paul made the revelation when speaking on his Impaulsive podcast and explained why he did not take up the offer to face the 57-year-old.

"For both Mike and Jake... The bag (payday), I mean at what point can you say no," Paul said.

"I said no to fighting Mike Tyson, I mean I was offered yeah I was offered but not on Netflix, and not for a big a—s bag. It was just like you know this could be a real fight,"

Paul is no stranger to facing some of boxing's biggest names.

In 2021, Paul featured in an exhibition clash against Floyd Mayweather Jr and managed to go the full eight round distance with a fighter who is considered to be one of the greatest to ever step into a boxing ring.

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