Logan Paul has launched a scathing attack on former UFC champion Conor McGregor, labelling him "washed up" and "unhinged" following their encounter at Donald Trump's inauguration party last month.
The YouTuber-turned-boxer made the remarks on his IMPAULSIVE podcast, reflecting on a tense meeting where McGregor had threatened to slap both Paul brothers and KSI.
Paul revealed that he and his brother Jake found themselves laughing at McGregor's threats, a reaction he claimed would have been unthinkable during the Irishman's prime.
"I actually felt sad," Paul said, describing his former idol's current state.
The tension between the pair escalated when they unexpectedly found themselves on the same bus at 7:30am heading to the inauguration.
"They stuck us on a bus together like some sort of f***ing high school field trip," Paul said on his podcast. "Jake and I are looking at each other like dude, what are you thinking? This is a horrible idea."
Despite the awkward situation, Paul claimed they agreed to maintain peace due to the significance of the event.
"McGregor was very respectful [but] very cracked out," Paul added. "He's got issues. He's permanently wired."
Paul's criticism of McGregor was particularly pointed when discussing the former champion's current status in combat sports.
"We're fully laughing at what used to be one of the scariest, baddest men on the planet," Paul said on his podcast.
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"This is a statement that at one point would have actually made us feel fear and now two YouTubers are laughing at this washed-up fighter."
The social media star, who previously admired McGregor's pioneering role in crossover boxing, expressed dismay at the fighter's decline.
"He's unhinged and there's no truth in what he's saying," Paul added, dismissing McGregor's threats as empty words.
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The potential £398m boxing match between the pair in India now appears unlikely to materialise, according to recent statements from McGregor.
"It is what it is," McGregor told 'The Schmo'. "The UFC just aren't into it. The offer was there on the table, in writing."
McGregor, who hasn't fought in the UFC since losing to Dustin Poirier in 2021, explained that while the bout made business sense, it faced opposition from UFC leadership.
"In between this waiting period that we find ourselves in before I can get back to the octagon, it made perfect sense on the calendar to go ahead with it. The UFC weren't into it," he added.
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The YouTuber-turned-boxer made the remarks on his IMPAULSIVE podcast, reflecting on a tense meeting where McGregor had threatened to slap both Paul brothers and KSI.
Paul revealed that he and his brother Jake found themselves laughing at McGregor's threats, a reaction he claimed would have been unthinkable during the Irishman's prime.
"I actually felt sad," Paul said, describing his former idol's current state.
The tension between the pair escalated when they unexpectedly found themselves on the same bus at 7:30am heading to the inauguration.
"They stuck us on a bus together like some sort of f***ing high school field trip," Paul said on his podcast. "Jake and I are looking at each other like dude, what are you thinking? This is a horrible idea."
Despite the awkward situation, Paul claimed they agreed to maintain peace due to the significance of the event.
"McGregor was very respectful [but] very cracked out," Paul added. "He's got issues. He's permanently wired."
Paul's criticism of McGregor was particularly pointed when discussing the former champion's current status in combat sports.
"We're fully laughing at what used to be one of the scariest, baddest men on the planet," Paul said on his podcast.
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"This is a statement that at one point would have actually made us feel fear and now two YouTubers are laughing at this washed-up fighter."
The social media star, who previously admired McGregor's pioneering role in crossover boxing, expressed dismay at the fighter's decline.
"He's unhinged and there's no truth in what he's saying," Paul added, dismissing McGregor's threats as empty words.
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The potential £398m boxing match between the pair in India now appears unlikely to materialise, according to recent statements from McGregor.
"It is what it is," McGregor told 'The Schmo'. "The UFC just aren't into it. The offer was there on the table, in writing."
McGregor, who hasn't fought in the UFC since losing to Dustin Poirier in 2021, explained that while the bout made business sense, it faced opposition from UFC leadership.
"In between this waiting period that we find ourselves in before I can get back to the octagon, it made perfect sense on the calendar to go ahead with it. The UFC weren't into it," he added.
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