Logan Paul’s $1 million bet challenging NFL players to fight him in a boxing match or MMA fight has quickly escalated, as former NFL star Le’Veon Bell has now agreed to terms for a potential bout.
While the fight still needs to be officially announced, the two have been going back and forth on social media and appear to have settled on the basic rules.
Logan Paul’s $1 Million Challenge
The drama started after Paul publicly offered a $1 million bet that he could defeat any NFL player in a boxing match after Tom Brady called him a b-tch.
The WWE star and social media personality said he was willing to host the fight at his gym in Puerto Rico, with both sides putting the money in escrow.
Paul later claimed that no NFL players were willing to risk their own money.
“My $1,000,000 open bet to fight NFL players has caused an uproar,” Paul posted online.
He added that players wanted a full promotion with a streaming deal, venue, and press conferences so they could get paid without risking their own cash.
“I won’t step away from WWE to coordinate & train for an event,” Paul said, adding that he would still accept the fight if a player put up $1 million and came to Puerto Rico.
Le’Veon Bell Accepts The Fight
Former NFL running back Le’Veon Bell turned boxing pro quickly responded to Paul’s comments.
Bell mocked Paul’s proposal, saying it sounded more like a sparring session than a real fight.
“Bro wants to spar! 😂 lol that’s fine bro, we can SPAR if that’s what you wanna do… let’s PRACTICE,” Bell posted.
Bell agreed to the $1 million bet but said the fight should continue until one fighter quits.
Fight Terms Agreed
Paul then responded with specific terms for the match:
- 10 oz gloves
- No headgear
- Three-minute rounds
- Fight continues until someone quits
- $1 million bet with money placed in escrow
- No judges, referee chosen by Bell
Paul also said he would be open to either boxing or MMA rules.
“Deal? Will have contract drawn up & sent,” Paul posted.
Bell replied that he boxes and told Paul to send the contract.
Bout Still Needs Official Announcement
Despite the apparent agreement on social media, the fight has not yet been officially announced.
If the contract is finalized, the bout could happen as soon as next weekend, according to Paul’s proposal.
The matchup would pit the WWE star and YouTuber against the former Pittsburgh Steelers running back, who has also pursued combat sports since leaving the NFL.
