Conor McGregor has appeared to confirm reports of a potential boxing exhibition match against Logan Paul in India, responding to claims of a massive $250 million purse with a social media post.
The former UFC champion, who has not competed since 2021, shared a post about the rumoured bout on X, adding an Indian flag and heart emoji.
The proposed exhibition match would take place at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium, marking McGregor's first return to boxing since 2017.
Reports suggest the Ambani family, prominent in India, are involved in arranging the potential bout.
Earlier this month, McGregor addressed the speculation directly, stating: "I am in preliminary agreements with the Ambani family to face Logan Paul in a boxing exhibition in India. I have agreed."
The proposed fight would see both competitors earn a reported $250 million purse, marking one of the most lucrative boxing exhibitions in history.
It is also the most lucrative single-event in the sport in India's history as the country looks to rival Saudi Arabia for the biggest names in combat sports.
The match would take place at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, though no official confirmation of dates has been announced.
McGregor's statement also outlined his future plans beyond the exhibition match.
The Irish fighter indicated he would seek a return to the UFC's Octagon following the potential Paul bout.
The announcement came amid speculation about a different matchup, with McGregor stating: "The rumors of a bout with [Ilia Topuria] are false."
McGregor's last fight was a TKO defeat against Dustin Poirier in 2021, after which he suffered a leg injury.
He had been scheduled to face Michael Chandler in 2024, but injury complications forced him to postpone that return.
Fan reaction to the potential exhibition match has been largely skeptical.
"Better odds I end up on the moon tmrw than this fight happens," wrote one social media user.
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Another fan dismissed it as "The fight absolutely nobody wants to see."
Some supporters expressed preference for the previously planned McGregor vs Chandler matchup instead.
McGregor had earlier addressed the Chandler fight postponement, stating: "Very tough to be ruled out of my scheduled return bout. I picked up an injury prior to the press conference that required more time to heal than was available to me."
He added: "My fans and opponent deserve me at my best for this fight and we will get there!"
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The former UFC champion, who has not competed since 2021, shared a post about the rumoured bout on X, adding an Indian flag and heart emoji.
The proposed exhibition match would take place at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium, marking McGregor's first return to boxing since 2017.
Reports suggest the Ambani family, prominent in India, are involved in arranging the potential bout.
Earlier this month, McGregor addressed the speculation directly, stating: "I am in preliminary agreements with the Ambani family to face Logan Paul in a boxing exhibition in India. I have agreed."
The proposed fight would see both competitors earn a reported $250 million purse, marking one of the most lucrative boxing exhibitions in history.
It is also the most lucrative single-event in the sport in India's history as the country looks to rival Saudi Arabia for the biggest names in combat sports.
The match would take place at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, though no official confirmation of dates has been announced.
McGregor's statement also outlined his future plans beyond the exhibition match.
The Irish fighter indicated he would seek a return to the UFC's Octagon following the potential Paul bout.
The announcement came amid speculation about a different matchup, with McGregor stating: "The rumors of a bout with [Ilia Topuria] are false."
McGregor's last fight was a TKO defeat against Dustin Poirier in 2021, after which he suffered a leg injury.
He had been scheduled to face Michael Chandler in 2024, but injury complications forced him to postpone that return.
Fan reaction to the potential exhibition match has been largely skeptical.
"Better odds I end up on the moon tmrw than this fight happens," wrote one social media user.
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Another fan dismissed it as "The fight absolutely nobody wants to see."
Some supporters expressed preference for the previously planned McGregor vs Chandler matchup instead.
McGregor had earlier addressed the Chandler fight postponement, stating: "Very tough to be ruled out of my scheduled return bout. I picked up an injury prior to the press conference that required more time to heal than was available to me."
He added: "My fans and opponent deserve me at my best for this fight and we will get there!"
Find Out More...