After years of speculation, Conor McGregor's long-awaited return to combat sports might happen in a boxing ring against an unexpected opponent.
McGregor has been sidelined for nearly four years after suffering a devastating leg break during his fight with Dustin Poirier on July 10, 2021. Since then, numerous rumors have circulated about his comeback, and now, another surprising development has emerged regarding his future.
Taking to social media, McGregor shut down any talk of a potential fight with Ilia Topuria, revealing that he has signed on to face Logan Paul in a boxing exhibition match in India.
According to McGregor, he has entered into preliminary agreements with the Ambani family to set up the bout.
"The rumors about a fight with [Ilia Topuria] are false," McGregor clarified. "I'm in talks with the Ambani family about fighting Logan Paul in a boxing exhibition in India.
I've agreed to this. Afterward, I'll focus on my return to the UFC."
This announcement has raised eyebrows, as the prospect of McGregor facing WWE star Logan Paul in a boxing ring is already a strange enough pairing.
To add to the intrigue, McGregor reportedly enters the match as the underdog.
SportsBetting.ag wasted no time setting odds for the fight. Given McGregor's extended time away from the sport and Paul's significant size advantage, McGregor opens as a +120 underdog, with Logan Paul listed as the -150 favorite.
While McGregor is known for his fierce skills, Logan Paul has shown he can hold his own in the ring. Before his recent retirement from boxing, Paul defeated MMA fighter Dillon Danis by disqualification in his last bout.
In addition to the McGregor matchup, Logan Paul has been linked to a potential fight with UFC fan-favorite Paddy Pimblett.
As Pimblett's popularity grew in the UFC, Paul expressed interest in facing the rising star, although nothing came of those calls.
