In contrast to where the fight enthusiasts expected them to witness, the former UFC double champion Conor McGregor bumped into the Paul Brothers (Logan and Jake) in Washington during US President-Elect Donald Trump's inauguration ceremony, on Monday. The three prominent men from the world of combat sports took a picture together, which went viral on social media, garnering different opinions from different corners.
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Conor McGregor Meets the Pauls
The union between Conor McGregor and Pauls has come in the midst of speculations of a potential boxing matchup between The Irishman and the Maverick. The fight is rumored to splash $250 million each to both Paul and McGregor and could take place in India at the iconic Wankhede Stadium later this year.
The assertions of the fight were fervent in December 2024 but in the last couple of weeks, the talks have died down as no further update has broken out since the end of 2024.
While the fight may or may not take place, the picture once again highlights that the professionals in this sport do not have bad blood with one another and at the end, it is the business that matters. However, the history is evident that it is the real feud that have fetched the best numbers.
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How The Social Media Reacted To The Picture
A plethora of reactions have been posted about the meeting between Conor McGregor, Jake Paul and Logan Paul. Here are a few of the many:
So, what do you make of the grand meeting between Conor McGregor, Jake Paul, and Logan Paul?