YouTube star Logan Paul presented a strong defensive display and withstood boxing legend Floyd Mayweather, who won 50 fights and unbeaten, during an exhibition match on Sunday evening that did not result in a winner.
Although there are no judges on the ring to calculate points and the fight is not counted in the professional boxer's record, if a winner must be chosen after a rainy night at "Hard Rock" stadium in Miami, it is Paul, who withstood 8 rounds against a boxer considered by some to be the best in the history of the sport.
Although Paul weighs more than Mayweather by about 16 kilograms, is 15.2 centimeters taller, and his age is about 18 years younger, Mayweather gave a boxing lesson to his young competitor, but without delivering the knockout blow that many were waiting for.
On the other hand, Paul withstood a series of punches, especially in the rounds that were held mid-fight, amid an attack from the 44-year-old Mayweather.
Later, Mayweather admitted that he underestimated Paul, who had only had one fight before, and ended up losing to a popular YouTuber.
"You have to realize that I'm not 21 anymore, but it's good to move with such guys to test my ability and have some fun," Mayweather said.
He added, "He is a fierce competitor, and I was surprised by his level tonight, it was a fun night."
In addition to the fun, the American boxer known as "Manny" said he expected to get more than 50 million dollars from this fight.
Paul will get paid a lot as well, and without a doubt, he has provided the delight of 20 million followers to his YouTube account.
"I don't want anyone to say it's impossible for anything to happen again," Paul said. "In fact, I'm here in front of one of the greatest boxers in history, and I've proven that expectations can be gone, everyone can go against expectations and do amazing things in life. This is one of the best. moments of my life.
"I'm going home thinking if he's going to let me survive, that's the best thing ever," he added.