Conor McGregor has not fought in any discipline since 2021 but there has been growing talk of a return in a huge money-spinning fight against Logan Paul in India
Conor McGregor has fuelled the fire of Logan Paul fight rumours with a social media post.
Irish fighter McGregor has been out of action since 2021, when he suffered a TKO defeat against Dustin Poirier at UFC 264. He has been due to take on Michael Chandler in 2024, only for a broken toe to force him to pull out of the bout.
Reports from India have suggested McGregor could first step back into the boxing ring. That’s something the Irishman hasn’t done in a professional capacity since 2017, when he lost to Floyd Mayweather in Nevada.
India’s Ambani family are reportedly working on a return for McGregor against one of the Paul brothers. Logan and his brother Jake have both been mentioned as potential opponents, with both having pivoted from YouTuber to boxer.
A tweet and story from Fightbook MMA, made reference to a potential fight between McGregor and Logan Paul which would net both men a huge $250million. The proposed bout would take place at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, best known as a cricket venue.
These early reports can’t be read as confirmation of any kind. However, McGregor himself quoted the story on X along with an Indian flag and a heart emoji.
Earlier in the month, he had teased the agreement. “The rumors of a bout with [Ilia Topuria] 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.”
Fans were far from convinced at this early stage. “Better odds I end up on the moon tmrw than this fight happens,” wrote one, with another calling it “The fight absolutely nobody wants to see”.
Rather than McGregor vs Paul, some fans expressed a desire for the McGregor vs Chandler match-up to be revived. Back in June, McGregor – who suffered a leg break in his 2021 loss against Poirier – addressed the injury issues which forced him to call off the Chandler meeting.
“Very tough to be ruled out of my scheduled return bout,” the 36-year-old said. “I picked up an injury prior to the press conference that required more time to heal than was available to me. The decision to postpone the fight was not made lightly, but one made in consultation with my doctors, the UFC, and my team.
“My fans and opponent deserve me at my best for this fight and we will get there! Thank you for the messages of support, I am in good spirits and confident I’ll be back!”
