In a major update from the world of Combat sports, UFC star Conor McGregor is all set to fight WWE and YouTube star Logan Paul in an Boxing exhibition match backed by Ambanis. McGregor announced the news on his social media handle.
He wrote, "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." While Logan Paul is yet to make comment, the fight is yet to be made official.
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Logan Paul's Boxing Career
Paul's boxing career began with a highly publicised amateur bout against fellow YouTuber KSI on August 25, 2018. This fight, which took place at the Manchester Arena, ended in a draw, setting the stage for a professional rematch.
The second fight, held on November 9, 2019, at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, was a bout without headguards. KSI won this rematch via a split decision, with Logan Paul being deducted two points in the fourth round for illegally punching KSI while he was down.
One of the most notable fights in Logan Paul's career was an exhibition bout against the legendary boxer Floyd Mayweather on June 6, 2021. This non-scored bout saw Mayweather dominate the fight, landing 43 punches out of 107 thrown, while Logan Paul managed to land only 28 out of 217 attempts.
Logan Paul's most recent boxing fight was against Dillon Danis on October 14, 2023, as part of the MF & DAZN: X Series 10 – The Prime Card. Paul won this fight via disqualification, marking his first official win in professional boxing.
Conor Mcgregor in trouble
On the other hand things haven't been rosy for Conor McGregor who was recently in news for sexual assault case which happened eight years ago in Dublin. This potential matchup in India, signals a new chapter for McGregor as he works toward a comeback.
