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Conor McGregor Confirms Logan Paul Fight Canceled Due to UFC Objections

The $250 million boxing exhibition in India fell through as McGregor cites UFC's unwillingness to approve the bout.

  • Conor McGregor revealed that the UFC blocked a planned boxing match with Logan Paul, despite both fighters being under the TKO Group Holdings umbrella.
  • The fight, rumored to take place in India with a $250 million purse, was described by McGregor as a missed business opportunity to enter a booming market.
  • McGregor criticized Logan Paul for not advocating strongly enough for the fight and expressed frustration over his UFC contract limiting his options.
  • While the Logan Paul fight is off, McGregor expressed interest in influencer boxing, naming Jake Paul and KSI as potential future opponents due to the financial potential.
  • McGregor hinted at a possible return to the UFC later this year, with two fights remaining on his contract, but also teased involvement in Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship events.
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