Jake Paul slated by brother Logan for Super Bowl half-time comment | Boxing | Sport

Bad Bunny, whose real name is Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, was described as a “fake American citizen” by the YouTube boxer. The USA had been bracing for a performance filled with political messages, with Ocasio having a history of speaking out against US immigration enforcement practices, especially those carried out by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

Paul wrote: “Purposefully turning off the halftime show. Let’s rally together and show big corporations they can’t just do whatever they want without consequences (which equals viewership for them). You are their benefit. Realise you have power. Turn off this half-time. A fake American citizen performing who publicly hates America. I cannot support that.”

Many people lambasted Paul’s tweet, with many referencing the fact that Paul lives and trains in Puerto Rico. One of the most significant critics was his also famous brother Logan, who made it clear he does not share the same view.

The WWE wrestler, who wrestles with many Puerto Rican superstars, said: “I love my brother but I don’t agree with this. Puerto Ricans are Americans and I’m happy they were given the opportunity to showcase the talent that comes from the island.”

Paul has based himself in Puerto Rico for many years and even owns a £16.2million mansion in the US territory. He does all of his training in the area and has even elevated Puerto Rican boxers in the past.

One of the most famous fighters within his boxing promotion company, Most Valuable Promotions, is Puerto Rican fighter Amanda Serrano, the four-weight world champion who had three boxing battles with Ireland’s Katie Taylor. She was also left disappointed by Paul’s post.

She wrote: “Tonight I am here where I’m supposed to be in my beautiful Island with my people celebrating and watching with awe how well Benito represented us and our culture. I am proud to be Puerto Rican, and I am proud to be an American citizen. Puerto Ricans are not “fake Americans.” We are citizens who have contributed to this country in every field, from military service to sports, business, science, and the arts, and our identity and citizenship deserve respect.

“I would not have the opportunities I have today without the support and belief that Most Valuable Promotions and Jake Paul showed in me, and I will always be grateful for the role they have played in helping change my life and in elevating women’s boxing. At the same time, I want to be clear: I do not agree with statements that question the legitimacy or identity of Puerto Rican people, and I cannot support that characterization. It is wrong.

“I fight with the pride of Puerto Rico and represent my flag every time I step into the ring. I will always stand with my people, with respect for who we are, and with pride in where we come from. I will never change and will forever be a Proud Boricua.”