Logan Paul Breaks Silence on Alleged $10 Million Pre-Sale Deal with Floyd Mayweather
Social media star and boxer Logan Paul has publicly detailed a significant financial dispute with boxing legend Floyd Mayweather Jr., centering on an alleged $10 million pre-sale agreement for their highly publicized exhibition match in June 2021. During a candid appearance on the JACKKK podcast, Paul expressed frustration over unpaid earnings, stating Mayweather still owes him "a million and a half" dollars and potentially more from the arrangement.
The Core of the $10 Million Allegation
Paul explained that the disagreement revolves around a purported side deal Mayweather secured before the fight was officially promoted in the United States. According to Paul's account, Mayweather sold the rights to use both fighters' names and likenesses to a company based in Dubai or the Middle East for $10 million in cash. This transaction allegedly occurred prior to the bout being finalized with a U.S.-based promoter, which later handled payments for the event itself.
"He smoked me in negotiations," Paul admitted, acknowledging that he received only a small share of the overall financial package. Under his contractual agreement, Paul was entitled to 15 percent of certain earnings from the fight, which would amount to exactly $1.5 million from the $10 million transaction.
Legal Complications and Payment Doubts
The situation has grown more complicated with Paul revealing that the company which reportedly paid Mayweather the $10 million is now suing the boxing champion. Paul expressed uncertainty about the current status of that lawsuit but noted that Mayweather's multiple legal challenges make recovery of the owed money increasingly unlikely.
"It's disgusting!" Paul exclaimed during the podcast, highlighting his frustration with the situation. He emphasized that despite public perception of substantial earnings from the exhibition, his actual financial takeaway was significantly less than many believe.
History of Unpaid Claims
This is not the first time Paul has raised concerns about missing payments from the Mayweather fight. Since 2022, he has repeatedly mentioned "missing checks" linked to the exhibition, though Mayweather has not publicly responded to these latest specific allegations about the $10 million pre-sale deal.
The exhibition match between Logan Paul and Floyd Mayweather Jr. took place on June 6, 2021, at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. While officially scored as no contest, the fight generated substantial pay-per-view revenue and global attention, making the financial disputes particularly noteworthy in combat sports circles.
Paul's revelations shed new light on the complex financial arrangements behind high-profile boxing exhibitions and highlight ongoing tensions between the social media influencer turned fighter and one of boxing's most successful financial operators.
