Overview

• Conor McGregor and Logan Paul are rumored to be in talks for a boxing exhibition in India, with each reportedly earning $250 million, though no official confirmation has been made.
• The fight is said to be backed by India's Ambani family as part of a potential tourism campaign, but analysts question the plausibility of such funding and motives.
• UFC President Dana White’s approval is critical as McGregor still has two fights left on his UFC contract, complicating his ability to participate in non-UFC events.
• Skeptics, including Chael Sonnen, have dismissed the reports as exaggerated or untrue, citing the lack of precedent for such high payouts and logistical hurdles.
• Misfits Boxing and other sources suggest negotiations are ongoing, but the fight’s chances of materializing remain uncertain.