UFC boss Dana White has provided a new update on Conor McGregor's comeback.
'Notorious' hasn't fought since breaking his leg in a trilogy fight with Dustin Poirier in July 2021.
The former two-weight champion was set to return to the Octagon in June 2024, but a toe injury derailed his fight with Michael Chandler before Dana White claimed Conor McGregor would not compete until the fall of 2025.
Over the past few weeks, rumors of boxing fights involving Logan Paul and KSI have been piling up online.
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Dana White rules out Conor McGregor fighting Logan Paul or KSI
White remained silent as McGregor discussed a $500 million fight, one of which was for the Paul Brothers.
The UFC CEO remained tight-lipped as KSI emerged as a potential opponent for McGregor.
White has finally made a public response to 'Mystic Mac' being courted again by the boxing world after earning $100 million to face Floyd Mayweather in 2017.
“No,” the MMA mogul replied when asked if McGregor will fight Paul during an appearance on the Pardon My Take podcast.
“No, no, no,” White added when the prospect of McGregor vs. KSI was brought up.
“Hopefully Conor McGregor will return in the fall of this year.”
KSI's manager reveals that Conor McGregor is talking
Contrary to what White says, the KSI team is confident they will fight McGregor this year.
Mams Taylor – Misfits Boxing guru and KSI's manager – recently revealed that serious negotiations are underway for the matchup.
“Conversations are happening and conversations lead to more conversations,” Taylor told talkSPORT.
“I know [McGregor] is interested in a fact. I don't think any fight makes more sense than this fight for Conor.
“He was absolutely incredible in the days he fought Jose Aldo. He's a tough guy, he's a tough challenge for anyone and I think now, with the back and forth, it makes sense.
“I think this will break records and be in the top five best-selling pay-per-views of all time. I think all parties are motivated by what it can do, they can both sell.
“I think it will be a huge, huge fight and I can't think of a fight that would be bigger in terms of numbers for Conor.”
“There are some complications and hurdles to overcome. But we are definitely going for it and I also think it is a stadium battle.”
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