Logan Paul responds to Mike Tyson's demand to fight him after his brother Jake 'let him live'

On Friday night, Mike Tyson suffered a straightforward defeat to Jake Paul in their match on Netflix. After the fight, he challenged Jake's brother Logan to a bout, even though he’s already 58 years old.

Released: 07:32 GMT on November 16, 2024 | Revised: 09:51 GMT on November 16, 2024

Logan Paul has no plans to step back into the boxing ring to face Mike Tyson. He said to the boxing icon, "I believe he's after a payday, not really interested in actually fighting me."

Logan, who is two years older than Jake, observed his 27-year-old brother effortlessly defeat Iron Mike, 58, in Dallas on Friday night. After that, Logan found himself being challenged to a fight as well.

During an interview in the ring, when questioned about who he might face next, Tyson replied, "I'm not sure, perhaps his brother..."

However, it appears that Logan, who has a win-loss record of 1-1 in his influencer boxing matches—having defeated Dillon Danis and lost to KSI—has no desire to face the athletic legend he refers to as 'Uncle Mike'.

He said to Mail Sport, "I really admire Uncle Mike; he's just amazing. I mean, wasn't that impressive for someone who’s 58?"

He's resilient and I'm proud of him for facing off against a young powerhouse like Jake Paul. I get the feeling that Jake eased up on him during the fight.

Logan Paul has no interest in facing Mike Tyson, even after watching his brother come out on top against him.

When asked if he would consider battling Tyson, he just replied, "No!"

"I believe he's looking for money; I doubt that he's interested in getting into a confrontation with me."

Previously, Logan, who has built his own successful career in wrestling with WWE, said to Tyson: "I would take you down, Mike."

It's estimated that Tyson will earn $20 million (£15.5 million) from the fight on Friday, even though he lost. He might also look forward to another significant payday if he decides to step back into the ring again.

His discouraging loss drained the energy from a crowded AT&T Stadium, where nearly 80,000 fans gathered with hopes that he could reclaim his former glory and defeat the social media star.

Ultimately, his age and the number of miles he had logged became crucial elements. Paul seemed to ease off during key moments, leaving an opportunity for a seasoned veteran who was struggling.

Terence Crawford, a multiple-time world champion, criticized Tyson's fight against Paul, calling it 'awful.'

"I really admire Mike Tyson, but people are overhyping him," he posted on X. "He performed poorly; it’s unbelievable that he trained for so long and only threw 97 punches during the entire fight. I'm just relieved he didn't get injured."

The scene has been characterized as 'unfortunate' and 'neglect of the elderly' following Paul’s effortless win.

KSI, who made the switch from YouTuber to boxer, went as far as to call the disappointing match 'elder abuse,' marking a stark contrast to the excitement that had surrounded the event, which many people were looking forward to globally.

However, the money being offered in these matches with influencers clearly has Tyson thinking about making a comeback in the ring.

Friday's match marked his first professional fight in nearly two decades, and the difference in age between the two boxers was evident.

"This is the most heartbreaking thing I've ever witnessed," said one reviewer. "Tyson can hardly move."