WWE\'s Logan Paul could be stepping into a boxing ring against Conor McGregor soon enough, according to comments by the \'Notorious\' Irish fighter. Taking to X, McGregor shared that he and Paul are in early talks for a boxing match in India.
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McGregor is speaking with the Ambani family, the richest family in Asia. Mukesh Ambani serves as the Chairman and managing director of Reliance Industries. As the ninth-richest person on the planet with an estimated net worth of $100 billion, Ambani certainly has the resources to host McGregor Vs. Paul.
The Notorious One hasn\'t fought since July 2021, during which he suffered a broken leg agaisnt Dustin Poirier. He was set to return against Michael Chandler, with their feud even being referenced on WWE Raw, before McGregor pulled out due to a broken toe.
McGregor has some boxing experience, including an exhibition with Floyd \'Money\' Mayweather in 2017 for which he reportedly earned $130 million. Paul likewise has boxing experience and is 1-1 in professional bouts. The Maverick\'s most recent win saw him defeat Dillon Danis in October of last year.
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Before his 2021 injury, many predicted that McGregor would one-day make his way to WWE, and the fighter himself has teased a move. In October 2024, McGregor shared a drink with Cody Rhodes, exciting fans eager to see the Notorious One in wrestling. In 2016, McGregor drew the ire of the wrestling world by tweeting that \"I\'d slap the head off your entire roster. And twice on Sundays.\"
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While McGregor certainly has star power, bringing him on board could be a PR disaster for WWE. Last month, McGregor was found liable for the assault of Nikita Hand in a civil rape case. McGregor was forced to pay his victim over $250,000 and intends to appeal the verdict.
As for Paul, he recently retired from WWE, though fans believe they\'ve not seen the last of him. Stay tuned to SEScoops for the latest on this major fight between two huge names in combat sports and entertainment.
