Add one more shiny matchup to the world of celebrity boxing.
Logan Paul, brother of fellow YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul, will enter the squared circle to take on Dillon Danis in a boxing match on October 14 in Manchester England.
Paul, 28, hasn't fought since going the distance with Floyd Mayweather in an exhibition boxing match in 2021. Danis, best known as the agitator who prompted Khabib Nurmagomedov to leap into the crowd at UFC 229, is a former Bellator fighter with no boxing experience.
Given the mismatch, Paul remains a chalky -450 favorite over Danis.
Logan Paul vs Dillon Danis Odds
| Fighter | Odds |
|---|---|
| Logan Paul | -500 |
| Dillon Danis | +330 |
Odds as of Oct. 13
According to our sports betting calculator, Paul's -500 odds give him an 83.83% chance of winning, and a $100 bet on him nets $120. Danis' +330 status gives him an implied 23.26% chance, with $100 paying out $430.
Paul vs Danis Preview: Who Will Win?
Let's assess why Paul is the heavy favorite and establish a strategy for turning these lopsided odds into a respectable betting profit.
How to Bet Logan Paul
The Paul brothers are big dudes, and in a sloppy boxing match, Logan's size will be his biggest asset. Paul owns a 1.5-inch reach advantage over the shorter Danis, which will allow the YouTuber a chance to crack from the outside.
In tight, though, Paul is a disaster. His long, strong arms will help when he blasts uppercuts, but his technique vs Mayweather was atrocious. More often than not, Paul saw red and swung his arms wildly, attacking a shelled-up Mayweather with awkward, swiping punches
Again, Paul is a larger man than Danis, and he's fought more recently and lives what I would assume is a far healthier lifestyle. If I'm betting Paul, I'd do it by KO/TKO. That ought to reduce the chalk, but we may need to get even more specific for better value. More on that later.
How To Bet Dillon Danis
If Danis actually makes weight and shows up to this fight, he's sunk. The 29-year-old was once a professional fighter, and his two submissions in Bellator suggest he has quality grappling skills. But when the ground game isn't an option, things can get ugly — ask Nate Diaz how he felt with heavy gloves and a slugger in front of him.
If you're betting Danis, drug test yourself immediately. If you're still insistent on backing "El Jefe," then I'd say his best avenue to victory is keeping this fight at short range. Maybe he bests Paul with his knowledge of the clinch, or he parries the bigger man's shots and feeds him with short punches.
Danis hasn't competed in combat sports since 2019, but if you want a prayer of a wager, take him at +330. His odds have shortened since this bout was announced.
Logan Paul vs Dillon Danis Pick
It's wasteful to bet Paul at -500. To recoup some value, I'll recommend betting him to win by KO/TKO (-175).
