"BRO IS SO SCARED": NFL stars step up after Logan Paul’s bold $1 million boxing challenge

Logan Paul has sparked a wave of reactions across the NFL after issuing a bold challenge to any football player willing to face him in a boxing match. The comments quickly spread across social media, prompting several current and former NFL players to respond and even volunteer for a potential fight.

“Not a single football player could beat me in a boxing match,” Paul said while offering $1 million to anyone willing to step into the ring with him. The statement immediately caught the attention of NFL players, many of whom appeared more than willing to accept the challenge.

NFL players respond to Logan Paul’s challenge

Several active players quickly responded online. Dion Dawkins of the Buffalo Bills reacted with a brief but confident message suggesting he would take part if the opportunity arose. Other players such as Brock Hoffman and Kingsley Suamataia also expressed interest in testing themselves against the influencer boxer.



The challenge did not just attract responses from active players. Former NFL stars also stepped into the conversation, including Le'Veon Bell, who already has experience in professional boxing.


Bell, who previously fought fellow NFL veteran Adrian Peterson in a boxing match in 2022, directly called out Paul on social media. The former Pro Bowl running back even suggested that the fight could take place during the 2026 NFL Draft weekend in Pittsburgh.



Bell wrote that Paul should stop “ducking” legitimate challengers and proposed setting up a fight when the football world gathers for the draft. However, Paul quickly dismissed the idea, arguing that Bell no longer qualifies since he is no longer an active NFL player and already has combat sports experience.

Despite turning down Bell’s challenge, Paul appeared open to the idea of facing current NFL players. Reports suggest he has even proposed rules for the fight, including six three-minute rounds, professional judges and a $1 million wager placed in escrow.

Social media fuels crossover fight debate

Paul’s comments have once again sparked debate about crossover fights between athletes from different sports. Over the past few years, influencer boxing has grown rapidly, with figures from social media, combat sports and traditional athletics stepping into the ring.



Paul has fought some tough opponents in the past, such Floyd Mayweather Jr. in an exhibition match and KSI, who has been his enemy for a long time. His time in the ring has helped him achieve respect in the world of influencer boxing.

But testing NFL players may be a totally different kind of test. Many of the league's players are very strong, fast, and tough, which makes the thought of a crossover fight interesting to spectators.

For now, no official matchup has been announced. Still, Paul’s $1 million challenge has already succeeded in generating attention and judging by the number of NFL players responding, he may not have to wait long before someone takes him up on the offer.



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