Conor McGregor has hinted at a spectacular return to combat sports with a boxing exhibition against social media star Logan Paul, scheduled to take place in India in 2025. This announcement marks a shift for the 36-year-old Irishman, whose career has been on hold since a severe leg injury sustained in his trilogy bout against Dustin Poirier at UFC 264 over three years ago.
Last week, McGregor ignited social media buzz by suggesting that his comeback would occur in the boxing ring, not the Octagon. In a post on X, he revealed that preliminary agreements are underway with India’s Ambani family to stage the highly anticipated fight. The event, reportedly tied to India’s Visit India tourism campaign, will take place at Mumbai’s iconic 33,000-capacity Wankhede cricket stadium.
McGregor is expected to earn an astronomical $250 million (£200 million) from the bout, a purse touted as one of the most lucrative in boxing history. Sharing his excitement online, McGregor posted emojis of a heart and the Indian flag alongside a journalist’s announcement of the fight.
Mukesh Ambani, one of the richest men in the world with a net worth exceeding £95 billion, is said to be facilitating the event. If confirmed, the match would represent a significant spectacle, uniting global stars from combat sports and social media in an unprecedented setting.
However, complications surround the potential bout. McGregor remains under contract with the UFC, with two fights left on the deal he signed before his iconic clash with Khabib Nurmagomedov in 2018. UFC fighters are generally prohibited from participating in other combat sports without explicit approval from the promotion.
This wouldn’t be the first time McGregor has transcended UFC boundaries. In 2017, he made his boxing debut against Floyd Mayweather in a blockbuster event co-promoted by the UFC, setting a precedent for cross-promotional ventures.
As discussions progress, fans eagerly await official confirmation of the bout, which promises to blend star power, entertainment, and global appeal in an extraordinary spectacle on Indian soil.
