Former NFL Star Wants to Fight Logan Paul

Several players have since reacted, including former New York Giants running back Brandon Jacobs.

"Listen, man, I respect the courage that it takes for anybody to get in the boxing ring cause it ain't easy, but you calling football players and offering them 1 million dollars and think they can't beat you, first of all, that ain't sh*t, bro. That ain't nothing at all," he said in a video posted on his Instagram.

Jacobs argued that current NFL players likely would not be able to fight because they are still active, but former players could, naming himself among them.

"But I know three former players who would get in the ring with you. Me being one for sure, Frank Gore, and Le'Veon Bell...We going to see what you're talking about."

While Jacobs does not have fighting experience, Bell is no stranger to the ring. He began boxing in 2022, facing fellow former NFL star Adrian Peterson in Los Angeles. He currently holds a 2–1 professional record.

“Ima football player, that would beat the dog sh*t outta Logan,” Le’Veon Bell responded to Paul on X.

“STOP DUCKING @LoganPaul,” Bell added. “Bro tryna fight an NFL player that’s never fought before .. let’s set it up bro, we all heard you say you can beat any NFL player .. we can fight in April, the NFL draft is in PITTSBURGH .. we can fight NFL draft weekend! let’s make it happen.”

Paul has trained as a boxer but holds a 0–1 professional record, with fellow YouTuber KSI handing him his lone loss. He has also had exhibition bouts against Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Dillon Danis, with the former ending in a draw while the latter was overshadowed by unsportsmanlike conduct.

A potential fight between Bell and Paul would likely be competitive and could generate far more than $1 million in interest. However, Paul has backed away from challenges in the past, leaving it unclear whether he will accept the callouts from Bell or Jacobs.