Conor McGregor’s return to the UFC appears to be further delayed…
As the former two-division champion announced plans for a high-profile boxing exhibition match!

McGregor revealed that he has entered “preliminary agreements” for a bout against Logan Paul in India:

The rumors of a bout with Topuria 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.

Jake Paul, Logan’s younger brother, quickly weighed in – claiming McGregor had been persistently trying to negotiate a fight with him through MVP, Paul’s management company:

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 is if Dana White / UFC are at the table directly or make it clear they are ok with discussions.

Conor is washed. Needs the Paul’s.
Logan by however he wants.

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