Former UFC champion Conor McGregor has seemingly confirmed the exhibition boxing bout against Logan Paul. The fight will reportedly take place in Mumbai, India at the iconic Wankhede stadium. The fight will be a part of the historic "visit India" campaign and will be funded by the Ambani family. Furthermore, both fighters will earn a jaw-dropping figure from the contest.
Conor McGregor Confirms Fight With Logan Paul
Staggering reports of Conor McGregor vs Logan Paul have crowded the social media space as veteran MMA journalist Emmett Glenn has posted an update about the fight. It will be a big money battle where both men will reportedly rake in a whopping $250 million each, reports Emmett. Moreover, the venue- Wankhede Stadium- for the fight has also been locked in.
McGregor apparently put the stamp on the update by reposting it with a heart emoji along with the Indian flag.
Conor McGregor revealed earlier this month that he is talks to box Logan Paul next year. While the activity on social media and the information about the venue suggest that there is substance to this affair. If so then an official confirmation and announcement regarding the date of the fight along with the stipulations and rules is awaited.
Why Wankhede?
Apart from Wankhede being one of the most iconic stadium of India, it is the home ground of India's Biggest League--Â Indian Premier League's most successful franchise Mumbai Indians. Mumbai Indians is owned by Ambani Family with Mukesh Ambani's wife Nita Ambani and son Akash Ambani in spotlight. This may have been a reason for chosing this ground.
Conor McGregor vs Logan Paul: To Generate Global Intrigue
Conor McGregor is arguably the most prominent face when it comes to MMA but when it comes to Boxing, he hasn't been able to leave any lasting impression on the sport. He has competed only once inside the Boxing ring. Nevertheless, it was no ordinary fight but rather one of the most talked about ones, as it was against Floyd Mayweather. McGregor lost the fight that transpired at the T.Mobile arena but his stature in combat sports has never taken a dip.
Logan Paul on the other hand has successfully transitioned from Youtube to a blend of Boxing and stint with WWE. He is an active figure in the sport and gets attention at a large scale. Hence, should the fight materialises, it could garner immense interest from around the globe. Subsequently, it could also mint as much money as McGregor vs Mayweather or the one from recent memory Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul made.Â