
Who’s gonna win? These days, there’s more to boxing than just boxing. Meet Logan Paul vs Floyd Mayweather: two celebs in one boxing ring. They’ve captured everyone’s attention from boxing fans to social media influencers and beyond.
So, who’s Floyd Mayweather? What’s Logan Paul? They both have a fan base, they’re both celebs, but how do they differ?
There’s one undefeated boxing great in the ring and his name is Floyd Mayweather. He’s won 50 fights and has never lost a fight as a professional. Mayweather’s known for his fast hands, good defense, and unmatched ring intelligence. He’s also one of the richest athletes in the world.
Before Logan Paul was a boxer, he was a social media influencer and a YouTuber. His profile has gained him millions of followers. His boxing debut wasn’t so much a boxing match as a big fight for Paul. He faced off against another influencer KSI and in front of a crowd of 20k people.
Both of these players bring different crowds to the ring.
Floyd Mayweather’s Crowds: His fans are primarily boxing fans, but he also represents an entertainment industry at its best.
Logan Paul’s Crowds: From the gaming industry to social media to music, Paul brings in an audience that spans many niches.
With the big bucks comes even bigger platforms. And when two celebs square up, they not only gain followers, they gain revenue.
This exhibition fight was slated for 8 rounds. It drew 1 million viewers in the U.S., 2 million in the U.K., and 10 million worldwide.
In the ring, the taller Logan had the advantage of size and weight. Mayweather had the speed and the technique.
After the last round, the verdict was drawn: There was no winner, which is typical for exhibition fights.
Check out the video between Logan paul vs Mayweather
Video Credits : CBS Sports
Floyd Mayweather was technically the better boxer. Floyd clearly won in terms of skill and strategy.
Logan Paul is the more surprising. Though Mayweather won, many saw it as a moral victory for Logan for not getting knocked out. Some people believe that the fight wasn’t as much a fight as an event.
What’s Next for Boxing and Celebrities?
In this fight, Logan and Mayweather not only gained a fan base but also money and opportunity. Some outcomes of this fight are:
They connected two fan bases. Logan and Floyd expanded their reach across social media and boxing.
Celebs made big bucks. It’s estimated that the fighters took home $50 million from the event.
There’s room for more. If they won the attention of their fans, there’s a bigger potential for growth in boxing with celebrities.
So There You Have It
Despite the fight, many fans didn’t believe that it was a real boxing fight. But what we do know is that it’s a new age for boxing. This is an era where the games meet the shows, the creators meet the audience.