The Irishman has been tipped to make his return to action this year, but a former UFC star has revealed how a defeat against Paul could be damaging for McGregor

UFC icon Chael Sonnen doubles down on his claim that the rumor of Conor McGregor boxing Logan Paul for $250M is ‘absurd.’

Conor McGregor has been absent from the UFC since 2021. He has recently been found guilty of sexual assault, which means his return may take a while.

According to a recent report, the UFC is backing a potential boxing match between Conor McGregor and Logan Paul.

McGregor has not competed in any combat sports since his leg break against Dustin Poirier at UFC 264 in July 2021. Despite multiple teases of a return, including a planned fight with Michael Chandler in mid-2024, injuries have delayed his comeback.

MMA legend Eddie Alvarez doesn't believe Conor McGregor will be able to fight outside the UFC for quite some time, if ever again.

Have Logan Paul and Conor McGregor agreed to a fight worth ‘$250m’? Fans certainly think so after a cryptic social media post. YouTuber-turned-fighter Paul and Irish UFC fighter McGregor are rumoured to have agreed to take part in a boxing match that will be held in India and earn each of them a staggering $250 million.

McGregor recently announced that he would be entering the ring for an exhibition bout with Paul in 2025 and that it would be funded by India’s wealthy Ambani family, leaving many sceptical over what i