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UFC Legend Calls Out Logan Paul for Co-Main Event on Jake Paul vs. Nate Diaz Boxing Match but Has One Condition

Published 04/20/2023, 1:20 PM EDT

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Logan Paul is one of the biggest names in sports entertainment. Currently, he is contracted with WWE and has put up impressive performances. That being said, he has not found much success inside the boxing ring. The YouTuber turned boxer has never been victorious and his record stands at 0-1. Not to mention, he has not made his return to the sport ever since 2021 when he fought Floyd Mayweather Jr. While, his younger brother has been a lot more active than him. The “Problem Child” is also set to face Nate Diaz on May 13.

Diaz is an MMA veteran and one of the most famous MMA fighters of all time. The fight between the two will generate a lot of attraction from the combat sports world. Recently, another MMA veteran called out Logan Paul to be in the co-main event of the bout.

MMA veteran on why and how he will fight Logan Paul

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Recently, Victor Belfort, Former UFC light-heavyweight champion, expressed his desire to compete against Paul in a boxing ring.

In an Instagram post, he took a selfie of Paul’s cardboard standup at a grocery store. He stated, “Who want to see that fight as co-main event on the card of @jakepaul vs @natediaz209 ? leave your comments here below ⬇️ below 👇🏽”

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As per BjPenn.com, the former UFC fighter also stated, “Dana White, tell your boy to man up and fight me.” He adds, “Let’s do your brother Jake vs. Nate Diaz’s co-main event. The winner fights the winner of our fight. Go get ready and fight me. I promise I won’t hurt you.”

Belfort retired in the year 2018 when Paul made his boxing debut. Though, he did have a boxing bout on April 1st on “Gamebred Boxing 4” in which he defeated Ronaldo ‘Jacare’ Souza.

Paul vs Darren Till is reportedly in the works

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Darren Till is a former UFC fighter and one might argue a fan favorite. He did not find much success in the UFC in the last few years but the fighter is still a professional through and through. He is a free agent now and  it was reported that Paul might face him next.

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Though, the bout is not made official yet. It was speculated by many in the boxing community and close aides of influencers. However, if the fight does take place, would be interested to watch it?

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If so, how do you see it playing out? Let us know your thoughts and opinions with us in the comments below.

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Harddit Bedi

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Harddit Bedi is a passionate Boxing writer at EssentiallySports, who specializes in covering the off-court drama of athletes. He has a keen interest in the untold stories of boxers. Harddit is a firm believer in the primal nature of boxing, which he views as the oldest and most fundamental sport known to mankind.
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Sherjeel Malik