Jake and Logan Paul used the idea of fighting each other as a marketing strategy for their reality series, but despite ongoing discussions and attempts to arrange fights with other influencers, significant obstacles such as weight discrepancies and career focus make a Paul vs. Paul fight unlikely.
Jake and Logan Paul once hinted at a potential fight. But, surprise! It was all a clever marketing ploy for their reality show, Paul American on HBO Max.
The brothers have flirted with the idea of fighting before. They both kicked off the influencer boxing scene together. Now, Logan’s all about professional wrestling, while Jake’s sticking to boxing, boasting an 11-1 record. He’s even set to fight Julio Caesar Chavez Jr. in June.
Despite the chatter, Logan’s not keen on boxing Jake. He thinks Jake would win due to his heavy hand. "Not unless it’s MMA," Logan quipped on his podcast. They’d need a truckload of money to make it happen.
Jake’s signed with the PFL to dip his toes into MMA. But let’s be real, his heart’s in boxing for now.
Logan once reached out to UFC CEO Dana White about a UFC fight. The response? Crickets. Not exactly encouraging.
A Paul vs. Paul showdown seems unlikely. But Logan did try to set up a boxing match between Jake and KSI, his former rival turned business partner.
Logan and KSI buried the hatchet and even launched a successful energy drink company. Yet, the idea of Jake fighting KSI lingers.
Logan admits he tried hard to arrange the fight, but weight differences were a deal-breaker. KSI could go up to 190 pounds, Jake down to 192.5. A mere two and a half pounds apart.
Jake’s a heavyweight, and cutting weight could mess with his game. Meanwhile, KSI would need to bulk up from 180 or 185. It’s a big ask for both.
Logan sees the weight issue as the nail in the coffin for the fight. He doubts they’ll revisit the idea. "It just feels super unfortunate," he said. Who knows if it’ll ever happen?