Lionel Messi Bodyguard Dares Logan Paul to $15m Bout

Lionel Messi bodyguard Yassine Cheuko has escalated his simmering feud with YouTuber-turned-WWE star Logan Paul by signing a $15 million boxing contract and publicly demanding that Paul “stop hiding” and meet him in the ring.

Lionel Messi bodyguard signs $15m contract

The former U.S. Navy SEAL, who watches over the Argentinian icon at Inter Miami, posted an Instagram video flashing the signed agreement and a pair of gloves. Cheuko claims the deal is sealed on his side and now awaits Paul’s signature to make the blockbuster clash official.

Why the feud started

Bad blood bubbled up when Logan Paul jokingly challenged eight-time Ballon d’Or winner Lionel Messi during a legal tussle between their rival sports-drink brands, PRIME and Mas+. Cheuko immediately stepped in, telling Paul to leave the football legend alone and square up to someone his own size.

Cheuko’s message to Paul

In his fiery video, Cheuko taunted, “Lolo, when I smash you, your name will be printed across your face. The world is waiting.” He dismissed Paul’s reported request to stage the bout in Puerto Rico, insisting the showdown must happen in Miami’s Chase Stadium, Inter Miami’s home ground.

Could the bout hit Inter Miami Stadium?

Hosting the fight in Miami would merge football, boxing and celebrity culture in one venue—exactly the spectacle promoters crave. Inter Miami, eager for off-season revenue and global spotlight, would likely welcome the hype if scheduling permits.

Editor’s view

This confrontation feels more Hollywood than heavyweight, but if Logan Paul puts pen to paper, expect a social-media avalanche and a sell-out crowd. Whether it’s genuine animosity or marketing genius, the bout would keep Lionel Messi bodyguard Cheuko—and by extension Inter Miami—firmly in the global headlines.