It seems that Conor McGregor may meet KSI, and never Logan Paul, within the boxing ring subsequent.
‘The Infamous’ hasn’t been seen in fight sports activities since a stoppage loss to Dustin Poirier in July 2021. As followers possible recall, Conor McGregor broke his leg within the ultimate seconds of the primary spherical of that trilogy bout. Whereas the Irishman promised a return to combating by the tip of 2022, that by no means got here. As an alternative, McGregor has sat on the sidelines.
In that point, the previous two-weight UFC champion has discovered himself in a number of controversies. Late final 12 months, Conor McGregor was discovered responsible for sexually assaulting Nikita Hand in late 2018 and pays $250,000 in damages, and over $1 million in court docket charges. Within the days after the decision, ‘The Infamous’ promised a swift return to combating.
Late final month, rumors emerged a few potential Conor McGregor vs. Logan Paul exhibition. For his half, the UFC star gave credence to the studies, confirming that he was in discussions to face ‘The Maverick’ in India. Whereas the older Paul isn’t as skilled as his brother Jake, he nonetheless holds a 1-1 file in skilled boxing.
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No extra Logan Paul vs Conor McGregor boxing match? 👀 pic.twitter.com/wgCneT72NF
— Glad Punch (@HappyPunch) January 7, 2025
Not rumoured. I’m very down https://t.co/7YU5EIpOMu
— ksi (@KSI) January 8, 2025
KSI reportedly enters talks to face Conor McGregor within the boxing ring amid Logan Paul rumors
Nonetheless, it appears that evidently Conor McGregor vs. Logan Paul may not be occurring in any case. Earlier this week, the influencer-turned-wrestler acknowledged that he’s now a full-time performer within the WWE. Given the notoriously brutal schedule of the skilled wrestling big, the feedback appear to solid doubt on a boxing match with McGregor.
Nonetheless, YouTuber-turned-boxer KSI has now entered the dialogue. Extensively thought of one of the best influencer boxer behind Jake Paul, ‘The Nightmare’ took to X earlier at present. In a quick put up, the British star confirmed that he was fascinated with dealing with Conor McGregor, stating that he’s all the way down to make the struggle occur.
For what it’s price, ‘The Infamous’ has known as out KSI on a number of events up to now. As just lately as October, Conor McGregor has known as for a boxing match reverse the YouTuber. Whereas the previous UFC champion hasn’t responded to the Brit publically, it’s clear he presently has his sights set on a return to the boxing ring.
What do you make of this boxing information? Do you may have any curiosity in Conor McGregor vs. KSI?