Jake and Logan Paul have hinted at a potential match in March, as both shared an image depicting what appears to be a face-off.
The siblings, who gained notoriety on YouTube before making the shift to boxing, posted the image on social media on January 28, captioning it: “The moment you’ve anticipated for a decade… March 27th on @StreamOnMax.”
Max, the streaming service of HBO, retweeted their posts, adding credibility to its association with some form of event featuring the Paul brothers.
Many supporters speculate that it could be a boxing match, while others propose it might feature mixed martial arts (MMA) elements, considering both have a wrestling background.
However, fans eager to witness the brothers engage in a bout may be left disheartened, as ESPN boxing analyst Mike Coppinger reports he has received information from multiple sources indicating that the teasers pertain to a reality show instead of an actual fight.
The siblings have played a significant role in pioneering the currently flourishing influencer boxing trend.
Logan Paul, aged 29, squared off against British sensation KSI in two major pay-per-view fights in 2018 and 2019, winning the first and losing the latter, before he challenged retired legend Floyd Mayweather in 2021.
Jake Paul, now 28, participated on the undercard of Logan’s initial fight, defeating KSI’s younger brother Deji – and while his sibling has distanced himself from boxing, he has progressed to a professional career, boasting an 11-1 record, with his latest victory coming amid controversy against 58-year-old Mike Tyson.
The siblings at Emancipation Hall on Donald Trump’s Inauguration Day. Pic: Reuters
Competitive Pauls Have Alluded to a Fight Previously
The Paul brothers have talked about stepping into the ring together before – though it appeared more like playful banter.
During Logan’s Impaulsive podcast in November, he queried Jake: “Who will you fight next? Me?”
“Absolutely, I’d fight you,” Jake replied. “Why not? You’re f****** small.”
After highlighting that he was taller, Logan remarked: “A match between us would be wild, my dude.”
“It would be unfortunate to be the one who loses,” Jake added, insisting he wouldn’t be left to “handle that consequence”.
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“I have a different viewpoint,” Logan replied. “I think damaging my younger brother’s boxing career would be quite harsh – and unkind.”
A bout between the two, who have engaged in numerous public feud since their rise to fame in the mid-2010s, is guaranteed to garner significant viewership.
Promoters indicated in November that the Tyson-Paul fight set a record as the highest-earning combat sports event in Texas, raking in $18.1 million (£14.6 million), while Logan has achieved new levels of recognition after becoming a part-time star with World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE).
