Logan Paul's bold claim that he could beat any NFL player in a boxing match has sparked another response from someone who actually has experience in the ring.
The YouTuber turned fighter recently said he would back himself against several NFL stars in a boxing gym.
Those comments have now drawn a direct challenge from a former NFL Pro Bowler who has already stepped into professional boxing.
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Le'Veon Bell on X posted a blunt message directed at Logan Paul after hearing the YouTuber claim he could beat any NFL player in a boxing match.
"STOP DUCKING Logan Paul… 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," Bell wrote.
The challenge follows comments Paul made during a recent appearance, where he insisted no NFL player could defeat him inside a boxing ring. Bell's response carries extra weight because he has already pursued boxing since his NFL career slowed down.
The former Pittsburgh Steelers running back fought former NFL star Adrian Peterson in a boxing match in 2022 and won by knockout, giving him legitimate combat sports experience.
Bell did not just call Paul out; he also suggested a specific time and place for the fight to happen.
"We can fight in April, when the NFL draft is in PITTSBURGH. We can fight on NFL draft weekend! Let's make it happen," Bell tweeted.
The idea would place the fight during one of the biggest weekends on the NFL calendar.
With Pittsburgh hosting the upcoming draft, Bell believes the event would create a natural stage for a crossover fight between a former NFL star and a social media boxing figure.
Whether Paul responds remains to be seen, but the callout has already added another potential opponent to the growing list of athletes reacting to his bold claims.
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