Tom Brady and Logan Paul appeared to get into a heated confrontation during Fanatics Fest in New York, with the exchange escalating to the point where Brady slapped the YouTuber-turned-WWE star across the face.
NBA player Karl-Anthony Towns, who was standing between them, quickly intervened to prevent the situation from turning into a physical altercation.
It remains unclear whether the moment was authentic or part of a staged segment, given Paul’s WWE background, where scripted confrontations are common.
The clip does not show what led to the confrontation. However, Paul later claimed on X that the incident began after he jokingly mocked Brady about defeating him in a game of flag football.
The viral video on social media captures Brady and Paul facing off while Towns stands between them on Friday, July 17.
During the exchange, the seven-time Super Bowl champion reaches around Towns and delivers an open-handed slap to Paul. Towns immediately steps in, extending his arms to keep the pair apart as they continue exchanging words.
