Logan Paul, the internet sensation turned wrestler and boxer, has made it clear what it would take for him to reject a monumental fight with UFC legend Conor McGregor. Reports have swirled that the two could face off in a boxing match set for Mumbai’s iconic Wankhede Stadium, which holds over 33,000 fans. However, Paul has stated that he would only turn down the fight if WWE President Nick Khan matches the astronomical fee he’s expected to earn from the bout.
In a recent YouTube video, Paul addressed the speculation surrounding the rumored clash with McGregor, emphasizing the significance of the matchup.
Logan Paul vs. Conor McGregor: A fight fans want to see
If Conor McGregor wants to fight, we are running it. I mean, bro, it’s an epic fight,” Paul said. “It would be something I would step away from WWE for a second to go do.
The fight would mark McGregor’s long-anticipated return to combat sports. Initially slated to face Michael Chandler in a UFC bout last year, the Irish fighter’s plans were derailed by a training injury. While McGregor remains under UFC contract, organization president Dana White has expressed skepticism about him stepping into the boxing ring anytime soon, hinting at a potential UFC comeback in the fall of 2025.
What WWE would need to offer
Paul, currently under contract with WWE, hasn’t competed in the wrestling ring since losing his United StatesChampionship to LA Knight in August. Despite his hiatus, he’s maintained a high profile with his podcast and business ventures.
For Paul to forgo the McGregor fight, WWE would need to present an irresistible offer. Given the magnitude of a clash with McGregor, reportedly valued at £205 million, matching such a payday would require a historic deal from the wrestling organization.
While Paul has yet to confirm whether WWE has approached him with a counteroffer, the ball is in their court. Fans are now left wondering whether the wrestling superstar will prioritize his WWE career or seize the opportunity to share the ring with one of MMA’s biggest names.
Either way, Paul’s future promises to be as headline-grabbing as ever.
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