Conor McGregor's anticipated matchup with Logan Paul is officially moving forward, with both fighters set to earn an astonishing $250 million.
'The Notorious' announced his potential return to combat sports through a social media post. The UFC star revealed plans to face the YouTube sensation in an exhibition boxing match scheduled for next year.
The announcement shocked the combat sports community, as McGregor has been absent from competition in recent years.
Although still under a UFC contract, McGregor has not fought in over four years. Despite ongoing speculation about his return, no official fights have been confirmed, leaving fans questioning if he’ll ever compete again.
However, those uncertainties turned to excitement when McGregor declared his intention to step into the boxing ring against Logan Paul.
Additional details about the exhibition bout have since been revealed. Reports indicate that the 36-year-old MMA icon could earn $250 million from the fight, marking one of the largest single-event payouts in combat sports history.
As reported by The Mac Life, the McGregor vs. Logan Paul fight is set to be a major feature of the 'Visit India' tourism campaign.
The event will take place at Wankhede Stadium, a venue primarily known as a premier international cricket ground and home to the Mumbai Indians.
If the fight goes ahead as planned, McGregor and Paul are expected to compete in front of over 33,000 fans at the stadium.
This event could serve as a significant milestone in the WWE/UFC merger following the TKO takeover last year.
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