Logan Paul has claimed that Floyd Mayweather owes him just under $5million (£4.15m) as their feud continues.
The YouTube star shared the ring with the boxing legend in June 2021, surviving the eight-round distance in Miami. The event was viewed a huge success, with Mayweather said to have earned around £52million and his counterpart pocketing an anticipated £15million.
During an interview on Andrew Schulz's Flagrant podcast, Paul replied, "Millions," when asked how much Mayweather is alleged to owe him. Schulz pushed Paul for further detail, to which he continued: "No, I don't think so. Probably just under 5 [million], over 2 [million]. Yeah, like enough for me to [say] pay me my f***ing money."
Paul went on to explain: "How can he do that? Is it not held in escrow or some s***? Mayweather has been boxing forever, he knows how to allocate money conveniently to make it look like it is an expense. He thinks he can do what he wants because I am new to the boxing game. See you in court! How many lawsuits can pile up for the same event?"
The 27-year-old first made the claim months after the bout and threatened to take legal action against Mayweather in a bid to get the alleged money paid. Mayweather quickly issued a response by asking his former opponent to be patient, claiming he hasn't even been paid in full for other fights in his 50-bout career.
Paul initially backed off before later reiterating his claim, branding the boxing legend a "rat". The legendary former champion was then urged to pay the alleged purse in full by his own uncle, despite his explanation.
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Mayweather has since moved to dismiss the "bull****" accusation, claiming that Paul has reached out to request a rematch. "This is the guy who said he didn't get paid which we know is truly false, which is why I don't entertain the bull**** a lot of the time," Mayweather said at the press conference to announce his latest exhibition fight, against Japanese mixed martial artist Mikuru Asakura.
"We know he got paid and if he didn't get paid he wouldn't be trying to get another payday. It is so crazy that Logan Paul wants to do an exhibition again but it is the same guy that said he didn't get paid. It is what it is."
Paul and Mayweather managed to generate huge interest in their exhibition fight, with one million pay-per-views sold to contribute to the huge revenue. The boxing legend has since gone on to fight in another lucrative exhibition bout against Don Moore, where he claimed he may have earned up to $100million (£83m).
