Boxing Legend Shares Reasons for Conor McGregor to Fight Jake Paul Over Logan Paul

Conor McGregor is under fresh scrutiny as experts suggest that he should reconsider his next boxing match against Jake Paul instead of Logan Paul. A notable former boxing champion expressed concerns that McGregor is missing an opportunity for a high-profile bout.

The boxing community was rocked on December 17, when McGregor announced his intention to face WWE star Logan Paul in an exhibition match. He stated, “I am in preliminary agreements with the Ambani family to face Logan Paul in a boxing exhibition in India. I have agreed,” and he added that he plans to return to UFC following this boxing event.

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.

— Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) December 17, 2024

Expert Insights: McGregor vs. Logan Paul

In a discussion with The Sports Daily, Amir Khan shared his views on the upcoming clash, suggesting that McGregor would have little trouble in a match against Logan Paul. He pointed out Logan’s previous matchup with Floyd Mayweather as an indication of his skills.

Khan remarked, “If you look at Logan’s Mayweather fight, he went into the ring and beat him, so I’m sure Conor could do the same. I don’t think Logan is as good as Jake. I think Jake’s the better one out of them two.” He further emphasized his belief that McGregor would win by knockout, stating, “Conor McGregor by knockout because Logan is very limited as a boxer… It’d be massive,” while underscoring Logan’s weaker punching power compared to Jake’s better skills.

Jake Paul and Mike Tyson trade punches — Esther Lin/ Most Valuable Promotions

Jake Paul recently achieved victory over Mike Tyson in a highly publicized fight.

Jake Paul vs. McGregor: A Larger-Than-Life Event

Khan argued that a matchup between McGregor and Jake Paul would generate significantly more excitement and viewership. He explained, “I do think if it was with Jake, it’d be much bigger. Because if you look at Logan, he’s had losses, and he’s not really looked that great in fights. Jake is commercially a bigger fight.”

He elaborated on the dynamic between McGregor and Jake: “I think what’ll do better is Conor and Jake because they both can speak well, and they both work hard when they are in a press conference. That would be amazing. The amount of sh*t they’d be talking to each other would be massive.”

While Logan has yet to respond publicly to the announcement, Jake Paul indicated that McGregor’s management has been eager to explore potential negotiations through his promotional company, MVP. Paul stated, “As we told them privately and I’m now saying it publicly…the only way we’re willing to explore me vs Conor in a pro boxing / MMA fight is if Dana White / UFC are at the table directly or make it clear they are ok with discussions.” He further commented on McGregor’s current standing, stating, “Conor is washed. Needs the Paul’s. Logan by however he wants.”

Now it all makes sense why Conor McGregor & his management team have been desperately trying to get MVP to negotiate for a fight between us. As we told them them privately & I’m now saying it publicly…the only way we’re willing to explore me vs Conor in a pro boxing / mma fight…

— Jake Paul (@jakepaul) December 17, 2024

Despite years of speculation surrounding a potential matchup between Jake Paul and McGregor, injuries have kept the Irish fighter away from the octagon for an extended period. 2025 may finally be a turning point, though it appears the matchup may not feature the brother fans are eagerly anticipating.

In recent events, Jake Paul celebrated a triumphant victory over Mike Tyson, an event so significant that it reportedly caused disruptions on streaming platforms like Netflix. Conversely, Logan Paul has not participated in any bouts since a decision win over Dillon Danis in 2023, as he focuses his efforts on his WWE career.

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