Logan Paul challenged Lionel Messi to a boxing match, but the Argentine’s bodyguard spoke up.
Tensions have been brewing between Logan Paul and Lionel Messi over a copyright lawsuit. After Paul challenged Messi to a boxing match, the dispute has moved beyond the courtroom and into the ring. However, while Messi is not keen on the idea, his bodyguard, Yassine Cheuko, has decided to step in on his boss’s behalf.
Bodyguard Cheuko (in black) is ready to fight Logal (wearing gloves) instead of boss Messi
Starting with a lawsuit
The tension between Messi and Logan Paul began over a copyright lawsuit. Both owned their own brands of sports drinks: Messi with Mas+ and Paul with Prime. The similarity in design and branding between the two products led Mas+ to sue Prime for copyright infringement. However, Prime countersued Mas+ for design infringement.
Logan Paul, unable to contain his anger, publicly criticized Messi and declared that he would continue to fight to “get justice”. In an interview, Paul declared: “If you can’t beat the best, you have to become the best. If Messi doesn’t want to be sued, come fight me”.
Yassine Cheuko, Messi’s bodyguard is ready to fight Logan
Cheuko, a former Muay Thai fighter, is known for defending Messi during his time at Paris Saint-Germain and more recently at Inter Miami. Cheuko, who is said to be a former US Navy SEAL, has challenged Logan Paul on Messi’s behalf, stating: “Messi doesn’t know who he is. If Logan really wants to fight, he can fight me, not a football player.”
Cheuko has fought many intense Muay Thai matches and could be a formidable opponent if the match between him and Paul actually takes place.
There is no denying that Logan Paul has taken this controversy to a whole new level by combining sports and entertainment. In addition to his boxing matches, Paul has also had a prominent career in WWE (World Wrestling Entertainment), where he has won the title of United States Champion. This makes every fight he has had a media event.
Although the match between Paul and Cheuko has not been officially confirmed, the fact that Messi’s bodyguard is willing to step into the ring instead of the Argentine superstar will certainly create a remarkable sporting event. Fans of tennis, tennis and other sports are eagerly awaiting this match.
Although somewhat “ridiculous”, confrontations like this always arouse curiosity and attract attention. Let’s wait and see how Logan Paul will react.
