Conor McGregor’s transition to crossover boxing is an actual chance in 2025.
The previous dual-weight UFC champion just lately despatched shockwaves via the fight sports activities world by revealing he was in talks for a fight with YouTuber-turned-WWE star Logan Paul.
Rumors of a $500million purse gathered tempo earlier than ‘The Maverick’ seemingly ended speak of a return to the boxing ring, which he has beforehand entered thrice for fights with Dillon Danis, Floyd Mayweather, and KSI.
Logan Paul ‘dedicated his life’ to the WWE and left Conor McGregor trying to find a brand new opponent as he appears to finish his prolonged layoff that dates again to July 2021.
Conor McGregor vs KSI is actual
KSI seems to be the frontrunner to face McGregor in his comeback battle.
Paul’s PRIME enterprise accomplice boasts a 4-1 (1NC) skilled boxing file.
The 31-year-old Englishman is at present searching for somebody to face in his first battle since struggling a controversial unanimous defeat against Tommy Fury in October 2023.
KSI recently claimed that discuss him boxing McGregor was greater than rumors. Now Mams Taylor – Misfits Boxing guru and KSI’s supervisor – has revealed that critical negotiations for the battle are at present happening.
“There are talks happening, and talks are resulting in extra talks,” Taylor informed talkSPORT.
“I do know [McGregor] is for a truth. I believe no battle makes extra sense than this battle for Conor.
“He was really unbelievable within the days the place he fought Jose Aldo.
“He’s a troublesome man, he’s a troublesome problem for anybody and I believe now with the backwards and forwards, it is smart.
“I believe this may break information and be within the prime 5 biggest-selling pay-per-views of all time.
“I believe all sides are motivated by what it may do, they will each promote. There may be an underlying respect and disdain there too.
“I believe it is going to be a large, huge battle and I can’t consider a battle that will be larger for Conor when it comes to numbers.”
“There are some issues and hurdles to beat. However we’re positively going for it, and I additionally assume it’s a stadium battle.”
KSI’s 2025 plan mapped out
Conor McGregor gained’t be the primary man KSI fights this yr.
The plan is for him to field thrice in 2025. In opposition to who stays a thriller, however Taylor guarantees that followers will get their cash’s price from his star shopper.
He added: “KSI will battle thrice this yr.
“Battle 1 might be an ideal shock and really attention-grabbing. Battle 2 and three, if individuals are nervous we’ll take the identical route as Jake…
“He is not going to be combating retired MMA fighters, these might be critical opponents.
“It is going to be epic, and I can’t wait to announce all of it, however for now focus might be on battle one and his enormous comeback.”
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