Conor McGregor claims ‘deal’ to battle Logan Paul in boxing exhibition bout has been reached | Boxing Information

Conor McGregor claims he has “agreed” to battle Logan Paul in an exhibition in India which might see the Irishman compete in a high-profile boxing occasion for less than the second time.

McGregor was just lately discovered liable in a civil trial wherein a lady accused him of sexual assault and was compelled to pay greater than £200,000 in damages. The previous UFC champion beforehand stated he meant to enchantment the choice.

He beforehand fought Floyd Mayweather Jr. in 2017 in knowledgeable boxing bout, which noticed him lose within the tenth spherical by TKO.

Former UFC two-weight champion McGregor introduced on social media that rumors of a return to the octagon to battle Spanish famous person Ilia Topuria are false – and that he’s able to battle as an alternative Paul earlier than returning to the octagon – the place he has not fought since breaking his leg in a loss to Dustin Poirier in 2021.

“Rumors of a battle with [Ilia] The Topurio (sic) are pretend,” McGregor stated in a publish on X.

“I’ve a preliminary settlement with the Ambani household to face Logan Paul in a boxing exhibition in India. I’ve agreed.

“I’ll then look to return to the Octagon.”

McGregor was scheduled to battle Michael Chandler at UFC 303, however withdrew with an injured foot.

Mukesh Ambani, who was talked about by McGregor in his social media publish, has a private fortune of $120 billion, in accordance with Forbes.

Paul, who rose to fame as a YouTuber, additionally fought Mayweather in an exhibition battle which resulted in a draw. He additionally fought three extra instances, together with a victory in opposition to MMA fighter Dillon Danis – his solely victory.