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Logan Paul, the renowned YouTuber-turned-boxer, has set the combat sports world abuzz with his recent revelation on the Impaulsive podcast. The news revolved around his potential involvement in the highly anticipated MMA bout between Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg. Paul, who gained notoriety for his exhibition boxing match against Floyd Mayweather, disclosed that he has proposed the idea and has even identified potential opponents.

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Paul has carved a niche for himself in combat sports. Hence, his offer to participate in the undercard of the ‘Superfight of the Century’ has ignited excitement among his fans. ‘The Maverick’ has proven his ability to deliver spectacular performances on massive pay-per-view events, making him a familiar face in the arena.

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Logan Paul wants to be on the Elon Musk vs Zuckerberg undercard and has an opponent in mind

During the podcast, Paul candidly shared his pitch, stating, “I’ll be honest, I pitched it, I pitched it internally, I pitched it to the executives that be...” In an extraordinary gesture, he announced his willingness to make his UFC debut on the undercard free of charge, with all proceeds going to charity.


When asked about his preferred opponent, Paul expressed his frustration with Andrew Tate’s refusal, proclaiming, “that b**ch a** Andrew Tate won’t fight me, give me Paddy Pimblett, give me Paddy the Baddie...” He targeted Paddy Pimblett, a UFC fighter, highlighting his confidence in defeating him due to Pimblett’s weight gain during the off-season.

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He confidently expressed that Paddy, who has a reputation for gaining weight between fights, would be a fair competitor in the same weight class. Logan also claimed that he would “wallop” Paddy.

Paul wanted to fight Andrew Tate before the Musk vs Zuckerberg news dropped

During an episode of ‘Anything Goes With James English’, Tate himself confirmed Logan Paul’s desire to fight him. Tate, who is currently facing legal troubles, revealed that he was close to finalizing a well-paying boxing match against either of the Paul brothers. He acknowledged the positive impact the young duo has had on the boxing industry, commenting, “Fair play to them, they are young guys who are bringing life back into boxing, and it’s good.

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While the feasibility of the Musk vs. Zuckerberg fight in the near future remains uncertain, the tremendous response from individuals vying for a place on the card has generated anticipation among fight enthusiasts. As we await updates, share your thoughts on who you’d like to see on the Superfight of the Century card.  Leave your suggestions in the comments below!

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Dushyant Patni is a Senior UFC Writer at EssentiallySports, bringing over eight years of diverse writing experience and a Master’s in English Literature to the fight game. For the past two years, he has been a key figure at the ES Fight Night Desk, covering live MMA action with a sharp eye for subtle in-round details that often escape casual viewers. A lifelong combat sports enthusiast, Dushyant’s passion spans boxing, Bruce Lee’s martial arts philosophy, PRIDE FC’s golden era, and modern-day UFC.

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