Conor McGregor's potential fight with Logan Paul was predicted four years ago.
On Tuesday, the former two-weight UFC champion shocked the world when he took to X – formerly known as Twitter – to reveal that he had “tentative agreements” for his comeback fight.
'Notorious' hasn't fought since breaking his leg in a trilogy fight with Dustin Poirier at UFC 264 in July 2021 – but he's been calling for a return date all year.
However, he now claims he will be in a boxing match against YouTuber-WWE star Logan Paul, who thought he was about to knock out Floyd Mayweather when they clashed three years ago.
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Conor McGregor vs. Logan Paul Simulation
In 2020, one fan was already expecting a future fight between McGregor and Paul.
So intrigued by the potential match, they created characters for the two men in the video game “Fight Night Champion” and had them duke it out in a simulated bare-knuckle boxing match.
It predicted what many fans expect will happen when one of the UFC's most decorated fighters steps into the boxing ring with a novice.
The fight started with Paul trying to impose his size advantage and landing a few eye-catching shots, but they didn't bother his opponent, who remained light on his feet.
McGregor landed the first meaningful punch of the match when he connected with an overhand left hand that left Paul wobbling heavily against the ropes.
One follow-up investigation was enough to alert the 29-year-old internet celebrity.
McGregor focused on body shots as the fight resumed. The Irishman hammered down low and occasionally came up top to land clean shots on the jaw of his outmatched rival.
Paul missed massively with his shots. Finally, McGregor caught him with another overhand left hand, which was almost identical to the one that helped the UFC legend score his first knockdown.
This time, instead of continuing to attack upstairs, McGregor dropped down to deliver a body punch that left Paul rolling on the floor in pain and unable to beat the counter.
McGregor by dominant knockout in the first round was the official simulation result.
Only time will tell if Paul will be able to put up a better fight when they actually meet in the ring.
Jake Paul reacts to Conor McGregor potentially fighting his brother
Jake Paul has been calling for a fight with Conor McGregor since he started boxing.
'The Problem Child' was quick to respond to the news that McGregor may face his brother in 2025.
Mike Tyson's comeback opponent claimed 'Mystic Mac' had tried to arrange a fight with him before insisting he won't do it unless UFC boss Dana White is involved.
“Now it all makes sense why Conor McGregor and his management team have been desperately trying to get MVP to negotiate a fight between us,” Jake Paul wrote on X to his 4.7 million followers.
“As we told them privately and I'm saying it publicly now… The only way we are willing to explore me versus Conor in a professional boxing/MMA fight is if Dana White/UFC sits directly at the table or makes it clear that they are okay with discussions.
'Conor has been washed. Needs the Paul. Logan does it the way he wants.”
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