During his podcast with former US President Donald Trump, Logan Paul admitted that he approached Netflix with an offer to step in for Mike Tyson and fight his little brother, Jake.
YouTube star turned boxer Jake Paul was gearing up to face off with the legendary Mike Tyson on July 20, 2024, in what would have been Netflix’s first-ever live boxing event.
However, the match got postponed due to medical issues after Tyson suffered an ulcer flare-up during a flight in May. Now, the two are set to touch gloves in November… but Logan had an idea to help save the event.
During a June 13 episode of his IMPAULSIVE podcast, Logan sat down with former US President Donald Trump, who asked him if he’s ever fought his brother before.
With a smirk, Logan admitted that, after Jake’s fight with Tyson got pushed back, he’d actually approached Netflix with his idea for a bout between him and his little bro.
“I was willing to step in for Mike Tyson, when Tyson got sick and had to postpone his fight,” he said. “We actually ran it up the chain at Netflix.”
“It’s hard for brothers to fight,” Trump replied. “I think it’s hard.”
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“Not for Netflix,” Paul said. “Not for a big ‘ole bag. Figure it out once and for all.”
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The YouTuber went on to explain he and his brother’s history, telling Trump that they’d never even sparred with each other and had already come to an agreement if they should ever meet in the ring someday.
“Me and Jake decided that, obviously we both come from a place of love. And whatever the outcome would be, we would have to be okay with it. But obviously, I love my brother.”
Trump claimed that he thinks both brothers are “very good” fighters but voiced concern about the two possibly facing off. However, Logan has already publicly offered to fight Jake in Mike Tyson’s place — an offer that Jake accepted with one specific condition.
