Logan Paul publicly declared that he could defeat Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett in a boxing match, insisting the contest would not be close. In the days leading up to the Fanatics Flag Football Classic on March 21, Paul intensified a verbal exchange with Tom Brady, culminating in a bold claim during the March 4 episode of his IMPAULSIVE podcast.
When confronted by co-host Mike Majlak about Garrett’s prowess, Paul confidently dismissed the defensive star’s chances in a boxing ring. He invited Garrett directly to the gym for a one-on-one fight. Paul even broadened the challenge to several other NFL players, including Puka Nacua, Sam Darnold, and Brady himself, offering $1 million to anyone ready to accept.
“Not a single football player could beat me in a boxing match,”
Paul asserted.
“I would throttle Myles Garrett. Come to the gym and let’s see how it goes. I will throw hands with any of you (expletive).”
Doubling down on his offer, Paul emphasized the openness of the challenge.
“A million dollars. You come to the gym, we put on boxing gloves, we’ll see how it goes,”
he said.
“Not a single one. There’s levels to this (expletive).”
Myles Garrett’s Record-Breaking NFL Season Highlights His Dominance
Myles Garrett stands as one of the NFL’s most formidable defensive forces, making Paul’s challenge particularly audacious. The Browns’ defensive end, who measures 6-foot-4 and weighs 272 pounds, recently completed a historic season by breaking the NFL’s single-season sack record with 23 sacks, surpassing Michael Strahan and T.J. Watt’s previous mark of 22.5.
Garrett also led the league in tackles for loss with 33, securing his second consecutive Defensive Player of the Year award—this time receiving the honor unanimously—and earning his seventh Pro Bowl selection. Known for his imposing physical presence, Garrett aims to surpass Bruce Smith’s all-time sack record over the course of his career.
In March of last year, Garrett signed a four-year, $160 million extension with the Browns, becoming the highest-paid non-quarterback in NFL history. Despite trade rumors, he remains a central figure in Cleveland’s defense. Notably, Garrett has not publicly responded to Paul’s challenge.
Backlash Emerges as Former NFL Player Calls Out Paul
Paul’s provocative statements sparked reactions from the football community, particularly from former NFL running back Le’Veon Bell. Bell, who holds a professional boxing record of 2-1 with exhibition victories, openly criticized Paul for allegedly avoiding real competition.
On social media platform X, Bell urged Paul to face an actual NFL player, proposing they fight during the NFL draft weekend in Pittsburgh. Bell wrote, “STOP DUCKING Logan Paul.” He 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!”
Paul dismissed Bell’s challenge, responding on X with,
“A.) you’re not in the NFL B.) you can actually fight so I’d have to properly train, meaning I’d have to step away from WWE (which I won’t do, especially not for you) C.) There’s no money here because you’re not a draw.”
Bell remained unyielding, accusing Paul of dodging real fights entirely.
“Bro said ‘you can actually fight’ so he’s telling everyone he wants to fight someone who he feels can’t fight,”
Bell remarked. “That’s what we call DUCKING.” Bell’s boxing journey began in 2022 with a knockout of Adrian Peterson in an exhibition match, and he has long challenged the Paul brothers to contests in the ring.
Potential Implications of the Challenge for Both Athletes
Logan Paul’s outspoken challenge to Myles Garrett has intensified interest around the possibility of a cross-sport boxing match, raising questions about how professional athletes from different disciplines would fare in the ring. Garrett’s proven dominance on the football field contrasts with Paul’s confidence in his boxing skills, creating a dynamic debate among fans and analysts.
If the challenge materializes, it could draw significant attention given Paul’s notoriety as an influencer and boxer, alongside Garrett’s stature as one of the most physically imposing defensive players in the NFL. Meanwhile, the public responses from figures like Le’Veon Bell underscore the ongoing tension between celebrity boxing and established professional athletes crossing over into the sport.
As the Fanatics Flag Football Classic approaches and the NFL draft weekend nears, it remains uncertain whether any formal arrangements will be made for such high-profile bouts. For now, the escalating verbal sparring continues to captivate audiences across sports and entertainment circles.
STOP DUCKING @LoganPaul .. 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 pic.twitter.com/tf2SfvE4tr
— Le'Veon Bell (@LeVeonBell) March 5, 2026
