Logan Paul has a possible boxing opponent waiting within the wings for his comeback fight.
It’s been almost two full years since Logan Paul last entered the boxing ring, defeating Dillon Danis by disqualification. Despite his success in WWE and other ventures, Paul still desires to compete within the boxing ring. He was reportedly in talks to face UFC superstar Conor McGregor earlier this 12 months before negotiations fell apart.
Logan and his brother, Jake, have successfully disrupted the boxing world and brought a brand new audience to the ‘sweet science’. Jake has headlined a few of the biggest cards in recent boxing history, including his unprecedented showdown with heavyweight legend Mike Tyson in November.
Outside of combat sports, Paul has continued his strong branding with several businesses, including his PRIME energy drink company. But soccer legend Lionel Messi’s drink, MAS, has irked Paul in recent months as he’s alleged that Messi has copied the PRIME brand.
Logan Paul/Lionel Messi beef intensifies as bodyguard calls for boxing match
Messi, who currently plays for Major League Soccer’s Inter Miami CF in the USA, is probably the most famous athletes on this planet. Whatever he touches, whether it’s a business or an athletic enterprise, there are a variety of eyes on him and his team.
After Paul accused Messi and his team of plagiarizing his PRIME brand, it didn’t take long for Messi’s team to reply, and it wasn’t the response most expected.
During a recent Instagram video post, Messi’s bodyguard Yassine Cheuko called for a fight with Paul.
“Listen, Logan, I’m doing this video because a variety of people, they stop me on the road,” Cheuko said to Paul. “They send me messages, I get a variety of comments on Instagram about this fight.
“So now, the reverse is broken. There isn’t any way out. Let’s do the fight for the people. Let’s do it!”
Cheuko’s social media accounts point to combat sports experience, but there’s no official record of him competing in either the ring or the cage online. Cheuko is a former U.S. Navy SEAL and has been in Messi’s corner throughout his profession.
As of this writing, Paul hasn’t responded to Cheuko’s callout.
Logan Paul called out for fight after Conor McGregor negotiations were thwarted by the UFC
Paul is 1-1 in his skilled boxing profession, with the Danis victory being his lone win within the ring. Before that, he lost to fellow social media star KSI by split decision in 2019.
Paul faced off with Floyd Mayweather in an exhibition in 2021, with the fight going the total distance. The non-scored bout was viewed by thousands and thousands all over the world.
Danis accused Paul of sabotaging a possible UFC signing before he agreed to an MMA contract with the Global Fight League. Danis is scheduled to make his promotional debut later this 12 months against former UFC titleholder Tony Ferguson.
Paul and McGregor were reportedly in advanced stages of negotiations to fight before UFC CEO Dana White disapproved of McGregor pursuing the bout. McGregor hasn’t fought in combat sports since injuring his leg against Dustin Poirier at UFC 264.
Logan’s brother, Jake, was near securing a showdown with Canelo Alvarez before Riyadh Season and Turki Alalshikh signed Alvarez to a multi-fight contract. As of this writing, Jake stays unbooked for his next skilled boxing match.
As for Cheuko and Messi, it stays to be seen if Cheuko’s boxing callout will likely be addressed, although tensions with Paul and his team remain thick.
Lionel Messi’s bodyguard, Yassine Cheuko, officially calls out Logan Paul for a boxing match 👀🥊 pic.twitter.com/VMd16ayqOl
— Mail Sport (@MailSport) March 26, 2025
