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Five next opponents for Logan Paul after Floyd Mayweather fight including rematch and taking on UFC icon Belfort

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LOGAN PAUL is back training ahead of a potential boxing return this year.

Footage was shared of the YouTube star hitting a heavy bag in a signal he could be ready to accept a comeback fight.

Logan Paul is open to a boxing return this yearCredit: Getty

Paul in June took American legend Floyd Mayweather the distance in their eight-round exhibition bout.

And it left his reputation in the ring as impressive as ever, adding to speculation he will fight once more.

So here SunSport runs down five potential opponents for the 26-year-old social media influencer.

Whindersson

The Brazilian – full name real named Whindersson Nunes Batista – is an internet star with a massive online following.

He recently drew against ex-world champion boxer Acelino Popo Freitas in an exhibition bout and called out Paul afterwards.

And in an interview with TMZ, Paul said: “There’s this Brazilian guy, his name is Whindersson, who I’ve got my eyes on.”

Brazilian YouTuber Whindersson called out Logan PaulCredit: @whindersson

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Floyd Mayweather

Paul has continued to accuse Mayweather of not paying him the full amount owed for their summer exhibition.

He even rejected a rematch because of the pay row, but that is a clear indicator that talks of a second fight have at least taken place.

On Mayweather rematches rumours, Paul said: “He wanted to, he reached out. But like, suck a d***. ”

Logan Paul took Floyd Mayweathet the distanceCredit: AFP

Tommy Fury

The brother of heavyweight champion Tyson was due to face Paul’s younger sibling Jake in a grudge match in December.

But Fury pulled out injured with a broken rib and has been told he blew his multimillion pound chance.

Paul has before traded words with the 2019 Love Islander, and if Fury wants a shot at Jake, beating his older brother could be his pathway to it.

Tommy Fury pulled out of fighting Jake Paul with a broken ribCredit: Getty Images – Getty

Tyron Woodley

Woodley was twice beaten by Jake, firstly on points in August then brutally knocked out in their rematch four months later.

The ex-UFC champ and Jake now have a new found respect for each other and that could lead to potential opportunities.

Fighting Paul to continue the storyline cannot be ruled out and gives fans the chance to compare the polarising brothers.

Tyron Woodley was knocked out by Jake Paul in their rematchCredit: Showtime

Vitor Belfort

Belfort in September shamefully beat up a 58-year-old Evander Holyfield and called out the Paul brothers afterwards.

And while Jake appears completely uninterested, Paul may fancy his chances.

The $30m winner-take-all offer Belfort claimed to have ready may also tempt Paul to the table.

Vitor Belfort has called out the Paul brothers in the pastCredit: Getty

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