LOGAN PAUL makes his long-awaited return to the ring this weekend in an eagerly-anticipated grudge match with Conor McGregor’s former training partner Dillon Danis.
The YouTuber-turned-boxer features in the co-main event of Misfits Boxing’s Prime card along with business partner, KSI who tops the bill against forrmer Love Island star Tommy Fury.
Paul, 28, hasn’t set foot inside a boxing ring since he faced Hall of Famer Floyd Mayweather in the summer of 2021.
The Maverick has featured heavily in the WWE since then, most recently beating Ricochet at SummerSlam.
Danis, meanwhile, will make his boxing debut in the Manchester melee.
But the American has amassed a wealth of experience in combat sports during his career.
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The former MMA star was due to throw down with KSI at Misfits Boxing 004.
But the New Yorker pulled a fast one by unexpectedly pulling out of the bout.
Danis and Paul have been involved in an incredibly personal feud since their dust-up was announced in August.
Brazilian jiu-jitsu ace Danis has continuously taunted Paul’s fiancee, Nina Agdal on social media.
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And just last month, Agdal filed a restraining order against Danis, who Paul has promised will be punished for his actions in the ring.
Things only escalated at the pre-fight press conference, with Danis CUTTING Paul in an on-stage attack.
Misfits’ latest show promises to be another wild event filled with thrills and spills.
And SunSport is on hand with everything you need to know about the influencer-stacked card.
When is Logan Paul vs Dillon Danis?
- Logan Paul vs Dillon Danis will take place next week on Saturday, October 14.
- The fight will be held at the AO Arena in Manchester.
- The main card is scheduled to start at 7pm BST.
- Ring-walks for Paul vs Danis are expected at 10.05pm BST.
What channel is it on and can it be live streamed?
- Logan Paul vs Dillon Danis will be shown live on DAZN PPV in the UK.
- DAZN has confirmed that fans will have to pay a PPV price of £19.99 to watch the blockbuster fight.
- You can subscribe to DAZN in the UK for £9.99-a-month, which commits you to an entire year of action.
- A flexible pass, worth £19.99-a-month, is also available, and you can cancel anytime.
- You can also pay £99.99 for the year upfront, and this is the lowest cost option.
- The fight is available for live streaming on your mobile or tablet device from the DAZN app.
- You can also watch DAZN 1 HD on Sky channel 429.
- Alternatively, you can keep up to date with all the action by following SunSport’s live blog.
Full card
Here are all the confirmed fights on the Prime card so far:
- MAIN EVENT: KSI vs Tommy Fury
- Logan Paul vs Dillon Danis
- Salt Papi vs Slim Albaher
- Deen the Great vs Walid Sharks
- King Kenny vs Anthony Taylor
- Whindersson Nunes vs My Mate Nate
- Wassabi Lmao (Alex Wassabi & NichLmao) vs Los Pineda Coladas (Luis Alcaraz Pineda & BDave) – tag team match
- Chase DeMoor vs Tempo Arts
- Astrid Wett (c) vs Alexia Grace
- S-X vs DTG
What’s been said?
Logan Paul said: “Almost two years after fighting the greatest boxer of all time, I am so pumped to return to the boxing ring on October 14, for this monster Misfits show.
“Manchester, I hope you are ready for a night you will never forget, because The Prime Card is delivering in a big way, with KSI and I on either side of a double main event.
“The world has seen the energy, athleticism and showmanship I’ve brought to WWE, but this October I plan on reminding everyone that I can bring it to boxing too.”
Dillon Danis said: “I couldn’t care less what Logan Paul has done in the WWE, because when he is in the boxing ring, he is in a completely different world.
“It’s a world of pain, a world where he doesn’t have control and it’s my world, not his. On October 14, in Manchester, Logan Paul is getting beat down.”
SunSport’s prediction
Despite Danis being a lifelong martial artist, his striking leave little to be desired.
Add to that the fact Danis has never boxed competitively and the odds are very much stacked against him.
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Size will also be a factor in the fight as Paul is by far the bigger man.
SunSport’s official prediction: Logan Paul via TKO
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