Mark Coleman Supports Celebrity Boxing, Logan Paul & Jake Paul

MMA legend, Mark Coleman, is a fan of celebrity boxing events.

Over the past few years, boxing has seen an influx of celebrities trying their hand in the squared circle.

Most notably we have seen the rise of YouTube stars Logan and Jake Paul.

Logan recently bagged $20 million for an eight-round exhibition bout with Floyd Mayweather who is considered by some to be the greatest boxer of all time.

The 26-year-old is a YouTuber and novice boxer whose only professional fight to date saw him lose to a fellow internet celebrity – KSI.

Jake has enjoyed some success against seriously low-level opposition since turning pro in 2020. The 24-year-old picked up three KO wins over a YouTuber, basketball player, and retired MMA champion. He is set for his toughest test to date when he squares off against former UFC champion, Tyron Woodley, on August 29.

Many boxing fans and pundits do not like this invasion of their sport.

In an interview with Betway, Coleman explained why people, especially fighters, should be excited about the new wave of celebrity boxing events.

“The big thing now is obviously celebrity boxing, and I think it’s great. It’s great for boxing. it’s great for the MMA fighters,” Coleman said.

“Anybody doesn’t see it that way, well, that’s their choice, but I think the more opportunities the better.

‘The Hammer’ had particular praise for the Paul Brothers who he believes are truly committed to become the best boxers they can be.

“I’m a curious person. We’re all curious people,” Coleman said. “Jake and Logan Paul, they actually come from Ohio, my home state. They both wrestled and wrestlers stick together for life.

“They worked hard to get to where they’re at with all the followers. And that’s where we’re at nowadays, it’s all about how many followers you got. That’s how you judge what a guy’s worth, and I think they’re worth every penny of it because people are tuning in. Even if they want to see them get their heads knocked off, well, they’re still tuning in to see that.

“I respect the fact that they’re trying to be the best boxers they can be, and I wouldn’t be too surprised if we see both those guys switching into MMA because I know they both have a wrestling background.”

Do you agree with Mark Coleman? Is celebrity boxing good for the sport?