Conor McGregor (left) and Logan Paul (right) are set to face each other in boxing in 2025. Photo: Reproduction of the Super Lutas montage
The history of boxing fighting Conor McGregor against Logan Paul – brother of Jake Paul -, after Dana White shot down rumors of the meeting, it didn't end. Despite the Irishman's boss block the event, the YouTuber posted a video this Thursday (16) where the UFC star confirms his interest in the duel.
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“It can happen, my friend, it really can. It can and will happen,” McGregor said.
Logan Paul is no stranger to boxing. He set himself up to face retired legend Floyd Mayweather Jr. in an exhibition bout in 2021. Paul has recently been preparing for a career in WWE, but he said he is more than willing to put his professional wrestling career on hold for a showdown with the former two-division UFC champion.
"I know Conor McGregor “If you want to fight, we’ll do it. It’s an epic fight. It would be something I would take a second away from WWE to do. $250 million, Rob! $250 million, Rob! I have to take that. Unless Nick Khan matches that and I stay in WWE,” Paul told journalist Rob Fee.
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In a social media post on December 16, the former UFC featherweight (up to 65,7 kg) and lightweight (up to 70,3 kg) champion revealed to be negotiating a boxing match against Logan Paul, brother of Jake Paul, in India.
“The rumours of a fight with Topuria are false. I am in preliminary arrangements with the Ambani family to face Logan Paul in an exhibition boxing match in India. I have already agreed to the terms. I will then seek my return to the Octagon,” wrote the Irishman.
Conor McGregor would win a million-dollar purse to step into the ring. Photo: Getty Images
A report from the website 'Fightbook MMA' stated that the fight is scheduled to take place at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. In addition, the publication reported an astronomical purse of US$ 250 million (around R$ 1,5 billion, at the current exchange rate) for each fighter. McGregor seemed to confirm the information by sharing the post with two emojis.
— Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) December 29, 2024
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