YouTuber, influencer, and now pay-per-view boxing starJake Paulhas shocked the competitive fighting scene with his controversial matches and inflammatory challenges. Yet the attention Paul has drawn to his boxing and other endeavors is undeniable. That’s why when Paul started targeting former UFC champion Conor McGregor hoping to stir the fighter’s well-known aggressive tendencies, fight fans paid attention. McGregor has now responded to questions regarding a potential match with theYouTuber, perhaps lowering expectations in the process.Speaking with Mirror Fighting, McGregor was asked directly if he was consideringJake Paulfor a future opponent. McGregor dismissively shook his head at first, before ultimately responding, “Eh, who knows? Never say never.” The question came following questions regarding McGregor making a comeback soon and whether he had any opponents in mind. McGregor didn’t confirm either way, saying that he’ll have to see what happens. There is no official word that McGregor has plans for his next match, whether in MMA or boxing, at this point in time.RELATED:Logan Paul Challenges Tyson Fury to FightMcGregor’s most recent fight was againstDustin Poirier, a grudge match following months of serious threats and insults between the two men. McGregor lost the match after suffering a disturbing leg break in the first round, a conclusion no one was happy with. McGregor has spent the past seven months recuperating from the devastating injury and evaluating what’s next for his career. The fighter currently has two fights left on his contract at UFC and would have his pick of potential challengers.
Jake Paul’s boxing match offer is just one option open to McGregor for his comeback. On one hand, stooping to boxing an influencer like Paul would certainly make McGregor the target of a significant amount of mockery. On the other hand, it would absolutely be a lucrative opportunity. It would also be safe for his leg and would perhaps allow him to get his fight sense back before returning to theUFC.
Paul is doing everything that he can to persuade McGregor to take the fight. He claimed to have spent $100,000 on a chain featuringMcGregorpositioned identically to one of his past knockout losses. He’s even gone so far as to insult McGregor’s wife. The taunting has continued into 2022, though McGregor has shrugged it off so far outside of impromptu questions from the media.
Funnily enough, McGregor’s response is nearly identical to one he provided to a similar question in 2021. McGregor dismissed thePaul brothersas “dingbats” but added “never say never.” McGregor is, at the very least, ensuring that whatever match he takes next is exactly what he wants, when he wants it.Jake Paulwill just have to wait and see what happens next.
