November 16, 2024 3:00 pm ET
IRVING, Texas– It’s ended up being old hat for Jake Paul to attempt and tempt UFC star Conor McGregor into a boxing match, so it’s just natural that the YouTuber-turned-professional-prizefighter would utilize the afterglow of his win over Mike Tyson to do it once again.
Paul, 27, naturally had a simple time with 58-year-old Tyson en path to an uneven consentaneous choice in their eight-round heavyweight bout Friday night before 70,000-plus fans at AT&T Stadium. The battle drew enormous interest as it functioned as the headliner to streaming giant Netflix’s very first venture into live sports.
With supervisor Nakisa Bidarian by his side throughout the post-fight press conference, Paul was asked if he’s interested in establishing a battle with McGregor, and the action was practically bold from both guys.
“Yeah, he’ll never ever do that, however,” Paul stated, before Bidarian chimed in: “One, he’s under agreement. And 2, he will not do that. He understands much better.”
Paul continued, “And it’s amusing to state, ‘Conor McGregor is frightened of Jake Paul and will never ever box him,’ however it’s the f * cking fact. And take a look at him go toe to toe with Nate Diaz, who was simple work for me. It resembled a Monday sparring session to beat Nate Diaz’s ass. He does not ever desire this smoke with me. It will not ever take place.”
Back in 2016, McGregor was sent by Diaz at UFC 196 before returning approximately 6 months later on to directly win a bulk choice at UFC 202. In 2015, Paul beat Diaz in a 10-round boxing match by consentaneous choice.
To Bidarian’s point, McGregor being under special agreement with the UFC would make complex matters, as McGregor would require the UFC’s true blessing to contend in a boxing match with Paul, something UFC CEO Dana White has actually stated he’s not inclined to do.
While there’s no informing what might follow for Paul, a battle with McGregor is not likely.
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