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Logan Paul’s fresh ‘more athletic’ than Tom Brady take is going viral

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Logan Paul has sparked fresh debate online after claiming he would beat Tom Brady in most athletic contests.

The WWE star and crossover boxer made the comments during a recent podcast appearance.

Paul compared the athletic demands of professional wrestling to the NFL before boldly putting himself up against the seven-time Super Bowl champion.

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Logan Paul compares NFL players and WWE superstars

The viral moment began when Logan Paul was discussing how athleticism translates across different sports. IMPAULSIVE featured Paul breaking down the differences between NFL athletes and WWE performers.

“I think, all around, most NFL players are better athletes than most WWE superstars, but I’m not sure that we could switch roles and it would be easy for either side…

“You can’t quite translate or copy and paste one into the other,” Paul confidently stated.

The comment struck a balanced tone at first. Paul acknowledged the explosive physical demands of American football while arguing that professional wrestling requires its own specific blend of endurance, coordination, and showmanship.

Rather than dismiss NFL players outright, he framed the discussion around role-specific athleticism, suggesting that success in one environment does not automatically guarantee dominance in another.

Logan Paul claims he is ‘more athletic’ than Tom Brady

The conversation escalated when Logan Paul made the comparison personal. He directly referenced Tom Brady while discussing overall athleticism.

“Put me and Tom Brady up, athletically, against one another. In a majority of sports? I bet I would be more athletic,” Paul claimed.

That line quickly went viral. Brady’s greatness has always been tied to precision, intelligence and competitive longevity rather than raw explosiveness.

Paul, by contrast, prides himself on agility, speed, and versatility across combat sports and entertainment.

Whether fans agree or not, the take achieved its purpose. It reignited debate about what athleticism really means and ensured Paul’s name stayed firmly in the spotlight alongside one of the NFL’s most decorated figures.