LOGAN PAUL has reiterated his desire to become US President as he produced a rousing speech on why he would make a decent candidate.
The controversial social media star turned boxer made a shock appearance in WWE last week to confirm he is making his in-ring debut at WrestleMania 38.
Paul was unveiled as The Miz’s secret partner to face Rey and Dominik Mysterio in a tag team match on ‘The Grandest Stage of Them All’.
Paul, 26, was recently captured hitting a heavy bag for the first time since his fight with Floyd Mayweather, 44.
The YouTube star took Money the distance in June’s eight-round exhibition bout.
And he confirmed content creator Whindersson, who recently drew against ex-world champion Acelino Popo Freitas in an exhibition, is a potential next boxing opponent.
However, away from his fighting career, the star also has lofty ambitions.He and brother Jake confirmed their ambition to become US President last summer and now Logan has repeated that during an appearance on the MMA Hour.
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He said: “I know it sounds f***ing absurd but dude, I’m 26-years-old and I haven’t even been in LA or had the chance to mature my adult life for a decade.
“I’ve been learning, experiencing and absorbing knowledge for the past eight years ever since I moved to LA.
“I’m 26 and I’ll be eligible to run for president when I’m 35, so that gives me nine more years to become the best version of myself possible and to learn as much as I can about people, culture, society, where we fall short and where we are strong.
“I just think I’ll be a good leader one day and I think the presidential spot needs a fresh take.
“I think the country could use a person who is a little bit more nuanced, more innovative and authentic because I think a lot of politicians fall short.
“Personally I have trouble watching because I know that you are reading off a teleprompter and this speech was written for you by a campaign manager and I’m not like that.”
Paul added: “Part of the biggest blessing about this brand that I’ve built is that you either love or hate me for exactly who I am – there’s no smoke or mirrors.
“I’m me, Logan, and you accept that as truth or deny and ignore me, which is completely fine either way.
“I think there’s a lot of power in being authentic and I think it’s a possibility and something that I could see myself wanting to do at that age.
“Who knows, it might happen and I’ve got big goals and I’ve said crazier s***.
“If I was 18 and said I want to fight Floyd Mayweather then I’d have been laughed at and ridiculed. I just don’t feel like anything is impossible.”
Paul has fought three times since beginning his boxing career, starting with a 2018 white collar bout against Brit rival KSI, 28.
It ended in a draw, before the pair turned pro a year later with KSI winning via scrappy split-decision.
Paul only returned last June but did so in a shock exhibition against boxing legend Floyd Mayweather.
And after eight rounds, Mayweather was unable to score a knockout victory, meaning it technically ended without a winner.
Source: Boxing - thesun.co.uk
