From: officialflagrant
Logan Paul has openly discussed his unreciprocated payment from his exhibition boxing match against Floyd Mayweather, alongside other aspects of the controversial event [00:27:00].
Unpaid Fight Earnings
Logan Paul asserts that Floyd Mayweather never paid him for their exhibition boxing match [00:29:00]. He states Mayweather owes him “millions,” estimating the amount to be over 5 million [01:37:00]. Paul claims Mayweather knows how to conveniently allocate money to appear as an expense and engages in “under the table” or cash deals, using Paul’s name and likeness without consent [02:08:00]. Mayweather is reportedly being sued in New York for allegedly taking $10 million cash from ticketing or rights, without providing Paul his percentage cut [02:26:00]. Paul indicates his lawsuit would be the second for the same event [03:39:00]. He speculates that Mayweather might be “on his way” to being broke if he doesn’t continue exhibition fights [03:47:00].
Fight Performance and Aftermath
The fight was seen as something that “never should have happened,” yet Logan Paul lasted eight rounds against Mayweather [04:09:00]. Paul claims he “pieced him up a little bit” and landed an overhand right that hurt Mayweather [04:15:00]. He also states he popped Mayweather’s eardrum during the fight [04:41:00].
Perceived Victory and Rounds Won
Despite the lack of an official decision in the exhibition, Logan Paul and his brother, Jake Paul, debated how many rounds Logan won [05:30:00]. Jake Paul immediately after the fight declared Logan won “eight rounds to nothing,” suggesting Logan beat “the greatest fight of all time” [05:35:00]. Logan himself believes he won at least three rounds [05:50:00], although others in the discussion argued he won only one or even zero [06:05:00].
Mayweather’s Fighting Style
Logan Paul was most surprised by how slow Mayweather was during the fight [01:59:00]. He noted that Mayweather’s punches did not hit hard, and once he observed Mayweather’s speed in the first round, he knew he wouldn’t be knocked out [01:57:00]. Mayweather, known for his defensive style, is not primarily recognized for hitting hard [01:59:00]. Paul also mentions that Mayweather was surprised by his reach, commenting in his corner that it was hard to hit Paul with a jab [02:20:00].
Mistaken Identity
One theory for why the fight happened is that Mayweather might have confused Logan Paul with his brother, Jake Paul, who had previously beaten Nate Robinson [02:38:00]. The idea suggests Mayweather sought retribution against the “older brother” after Jake Paul’s victory [02:51:00].