Floyd Mayweather vs Logan Paul: Proof fight farce was an absolute joke

The dust has settled on boxing’s biggest circus, and there was no shortage of people willing to complain about what they’d sat through.

Well that was … different.

We’re not sure what everyone who tuned into Floyd Mayweather’s fight against Logan Paul was expecting, but things pretty much went to plan as the boxing legend had no troubles against the 26-year-old YouTube star.

The fight ended on an underwhelming note. There was no knockout and because the exhibition bout took place without judges, no winner was crowned.

Paul flew out of the gates early, throwing wild haymakers that barely landed.

Mayweather began to take control as Paul slowly gassed out, with the 44-year-old skipping around the ring and avoiding copping any major damage, apart from the occasional Paul hook that landed.

Mayweather evades Paul with ease.

Proof fight was an absolute fizzer

When it comes to the official numbers, they certainly don’t paint a pretty picture — for anyone.

Paul landed seven of 73 jabs (10 per cent) and 21 of his 144 power strikes (15 per cent), and in total connected only a worrying 28 times from 217 attempts (13 per cent).

As for “Money” Mayweather, he threw significantly less punches but with more accuracy. He’s never been the most active fighter in the spot, preferring to dance his way around opponents rather than bulldoze his way through them, and it was more of the same against the YouTube sensation.

Mayweather only threw 14 jabs and tagged Paul with seven of them (50 per cent) along with 36 power strikes from 93 thrown (39 per cent), connecting with only 43 punches from 107 (40 per cent).

They were hardly inspiring numbers.

HAHAHAHA imagine paying for this…#MayweatherPaulpic.twitter.com/0b9Md3755e

— CHRIS TORELLO (@TorelloSports) June 7, 2021

Atrocious “fight”. #MayweatherPaulpic.twitter.com/oeEJZ6hAks

— Josh Carey (@JoshDCarey) June 7, 2021

Fan reactions

Fans had to cough up their hard-earned cash for the pay-per-view, but plenty are wishing they didn’t throw their money down the drain.

Plenty of punters were questioning what they’d sat through as the fight sank to some seriously sad levels.

I fell asleep during the #MayweatherPaul fight... woke up, and discovered that I didn’t miss anything. 😴

— Andy Signore (@andysignore) June 7, 2021

Everyone wants their money back 🙃 #MayweatherPaul

— Kaci (@Kaci_Breanne) June 7, 2021

#Boxing fans lost tonight. #MayweatherPaul

— Marcus Kowal (@MarcusKowal) June 7, 2021

It saddens me what has happened to boxing.

— Jeremy Branham (@JeremyBranham) June 7, 2021

To anybody who paid for this PPV, I’m sorry. #MayweatherPaul

— DJ Nailz (@DJNAILZ) June 7, 2021

Fighter’s reactions

Olympic gold medallist Henry Cejudo tweeted: “These two pump chumps just saved the sport of golf.”

UFC featherweight fighter Sodiq Yusuff posted: “I know some boxers a fuming right now.”

🤦🏼‍♂️

— Canelo Alvarez (@Canelo) June 7, 2021

😂😂😂😂 why am I laughing this hard 😂😂

— Claressa Gwoat Shields (@Claressashields) June 7, 2021

GOTCHA FUCKING CAREER

— Paul Paul (@jakepaul) June 7, 2021

What Floyd said

The 50-0 boxing star praised Paul, but also reminded boxing fans he isn’t the spring chicken he used to be.

“You gotta realise, I’m not 21 anymore,” said Mayweather.

“But it’s good, to move around with these young guys, test my skills, just to have some fun.

“Great young fighter, strong, tough, he’s better than I thought he was.

“He’s a tough, rough competitor.

“I was surprised by him tonight. Oh yes, I had fun.”

When quizzed about his future, Mayweather remained coy.

“We don’t know what the future holds, but I’ll talk it over with my team and see where we go from here,” Mayweather said.

“I’ve been in this sport 25 years, I understand I’m not 21, but I had fun tonight.”

Mayweather connects with a right hook.

What Paul said

YouTube star Paul was visibly proud of himself after the fight.

“The fact that I’m in here, with one of the greatest boxers of all time, proves that the odds can be beaten,” Paul said.

“I’m the maverick … I’m the unorthodox one, I’m the independent one, and everyone has it in them.

“S*** man, I don’t want anyone to tell me anything is impossible ever again.

“The fact that I’m in here with one of the greatest boxers of all time … this is one of the greatest moments of my life.

“It’s an honour to grace the ring with him. This is the coolest thing ever. He’s tough to hit!”

When pressed on what happens next, Paul was unsure, but did make one suggestion that will have fans rolling their eyes: “Floyd Mayweather-Logan Paul 2?”

Paul miraculously went the distance with the boxing legend.