Conor McGregor is making headlines again, but this time it’s not in the UFC octagon. The Irish fighter has announced that he’s agreed to face Logan Paul in a boxing match next year, with the venue set in India. McGregor shared this news on social media, and it made fans feel excited but also a little unsure.
Conor McGregor to Meet Logan Paul in Exhibition Boxing Bout in India
“The rumors of a bout with Topuria are false,” McGregor wrote on X. “I am in preliminary agreements with the Ambani family to face Logan Paul in a boxing exhibition in India. I have agreed. I will then seek my return to the Octagon.”
The rumors of a bout with topurio are false. I am in preliminary agreements with the Ambani family to face Logan Paul in a boxing exhibition in India.
I have agreed.
I will then seek my return to the Octagon.— Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) December 17, 2024
The fight proposal comes from the Ambani family, one of India’s wealthiest families, known for their significant financial influence. Mukesh Ambani, the head of the family, has a net worth of over $200 billion, indicating that the resources are available to make this event a reality. With McGregor’s UFC career currently on hold and his reputation affected by a sexual assault ruling earlier this year, this boxing match could be a lucrative opportunity for him to stay in the public eye.
Jake Paul Reveals Big Details After McGregor’s Logan Statement
However, the situation becomes more complicated. Jake Paul, Logan’s younger brother, has responded to McGregor’s announcement. Jake claims that McGregor actually wants to fight him, not Logan. But Jake has set a condition, the UFC must be involved. He is not willing to enter the ring with McGregor unless the UFC and all its associated elements are part of the deal.
“Now it all makes sense why Conor McGregor & his management team have been desperately trying to get MVP to negotiate for a fight between us.
“As we told them them privately & I’m now saying it publicly…the only way we’re willing to explore me vs Conor in a pro boxing / mma fight is if Dana White / UFC are at the table directly or make it clear they are ok with discussions. Conor is washed. Needs the Pauls. Logan by however he wants.”
Now it all makes sense why Conor Mcgregor & his management team have been desperately trying to get MVP to negotiate for a fight between us.
As we told them them privately & I’m now saying it publicly…the only way we’re willing to explore me vs Conor in a pro boxing / mma fight…
— Jake Paul (@jakepaul) December 17, 2024
This claim of a potential fight with Logan Paul in India adds another layer to McGregor’s ongoing efforts to return to fighting. Over the past couple of years, McGregor has hinted at several potential fights that have not materialized, including one in Saudi Arabia that was supposed to headline a major UFC event. Despite these false starts, McGregor continues to publicly push for high-profile bouts, applying pressure on all the necessary parties to make them happen.
Logan Paul hasn’t said anything about McGregor’s challenge yet, but people are talking! Some think the fight might happen, but others aren’t so sure. Fans are wondering if McGregor really wants to fight or if he’s just trying to make people talk.
One thing is certain, McGregor knows how to stay in the spotlight, whether through controversy, speculation, or simply stirring up interest. Will he step into the ring with Logan Paul in India?
