Ohio has a rich history of boxing underdogs who have achieved remarkable victories against seemingly unbeatable opponents. As Logan Paul prepares to face Floyd Mayweather as an +800 underdog, let's examine some of Ohio's most notable boxing upsets.

Notable Ohio Boxing Upsets:

• James "Buster" Douglas (Columbus) defeated Mike Tyson in 1990 as a 42-1 underdog
• Darnell Boone (Youngstown) knocked out future champion Adonis Stevenson in 2010
• Billy "Pride of Ohio" Lyell (Niles) upset undefeated John Duddy in 2009
• Danny Nardico landed the only knockdown of Jake LaMotta's 106-fight career
• Bobby Joe Young recorded the only professional victory over Aaron Pryor in 1987

Logan Paul's Preparation:

• Training three times weekly with multiple pro sparring partners
• Receiving praise from WBA champion Jean Pascal during training sessions
• Pascal noted Paul's agility, versatility and impressive skills for a beginner
• Adopting a "nothing to lose" mindset for the Mayweather bout
• Publicly promising a first-round knockout

While Paul faces long odds against the undefeated Mayweather, Ohio's boxing history shows that massive upsets are possible. The June 6th bout will determine if Paul can join the list of Ohio fighters who defied expectations to achieve unlikely victories.

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