

From chasing clout to nasty swipes at fellow athletes, boxers love some good old-fashioned drama. And the YouTuber turned boxer, Jake Paul, is no different. In fact, he recently opened up about a prospective fight with the UFC superstar, Conor McGregor.
.@JakePaul says a fight with Conor McGregor has "got to happen" 💰 #TheMMAHour
"He’s a businessman, I’m a businessman, and that’s $75 to $100 million dollars for both of us."
▶️ https://t.co/TgUwQFCcz4 pic.twitter.com/qMLSBx85to
— MMAFighting.com (@MMAFighting) July 11, 2022
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Paul was in an interview with Ariel Helwani, host of The MMA Hour. During the conversation, Helwani asked him about the possibility of his bout against McGregor. In response, Paul said, “Yeah, for sure. You know I think for me fighting a couple more times, continuing to knock some people out. And, he has to get active again. Who knows when that’s gonna happen? I think those two things need to happen.”

Moreover, he also mentioned that a bout with McGregor is certain to happen at some point in his career. He also stated the bout will be a USD 75-100 million affair, as both of them are businessmen.
😂 you’ve 2 fights and done 70k buys.
— Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) July 11, 2022
Meanwhile, Paul’s statement caught McGregor’s eye. He went on to take a swipe at Paul and call him out for not having enough fights.
In the following tweet, he even went on to call Paul a flop boxer and a nobody.
Many fans sided with Conor McGregor
A lot of fans felt that Jake Paul was no match for Conor McGregor. In fact, a lot of fans even mentioned how Paul was not even a noteworthy opponent for McGregor.
Don’t give this dude attention Conor.
— Combat Sports Insider (@combat_insider) July 11, 2022
Please ignore him Conor lol he doesn’t deserve any attention from you
— Sania (@sania92) July 11, 2022
A few users asked McGregor to ignore Paul. Moreover, user @sania92 even mentioned that Paul does not deserve any attention from McGregor.
Jake will cry now
— 🇮🇪 𝕿𝖍𝖊 𝕮𝖆𝖕𝖙𝖆𝖎𝖓 🇮🇪 (@CaptainMurphMMA) July 11, 2022
On the other hand, user @CaptainMurphMMA was quick to point out that Paul will end up crying after the bout.
He’s a fanboy pic.twitter.com/4JYWQcEXFX
— HonestUFCanalyst (@KoolAiddss) July 11, 2022
Similarly, another user quickly shared an old video of Paul calling McGregor his favorite fighter. Moreover, the user also went on to call him a ‘fanboy’.
— RickyLahey™ (@BlyatSukaa) July 11, 2022
Meanwhile, user @BlyatSukaa took a swipe at Paul’s PPV sales numbers.
There are many fights you can do, what’s good about the Conor McGregor trade mark no matter who you fight it will be huge, ppv cost will sky rocket and be sold out anywhere around the world.
— Tony Justiniano (@TonyJustiniano2) July 11, 2022
However, user @TonyJustiniano2 reminded us that the McGregor brand name is enough to boost PPV numbers, irrespective of who his opponent is.
Jake Paul finds support in the chaos
A few fans were quick to extend their support to Jake Paul. In fact, a lot of users were quick to point out Paul’s competence in the sport of boxing.
Woodley 1 actually did 500k. Second one didn’t do so hot to be fair. If Conor loses again what makes him any more relevant than Jake Paul if he’s 0-3
— Anthony Swan Windom (@big_shat66) July 11, 2022
A user mentioned how Paul’s first bout with Woodley did reasonably well in PPV sales.
Not even close to true but you’ve been stopped twice in a row and lost quite a lot lately. You’re finished in the true top tier of fighting but will still make your money. Jake would knock you out in a boxing match imo tho
— Eddie Skrot (@EasyEddie010) July 11, 2022
Jake Paul will knock McGregor out in boxing 🥊 easily. McGregor couldn't knock out a old man 😂😂
— Brandon (@Bnunezy2424) July 11, 2022
A few users also mentioned that Paul will knockout McGregor in a boxing match. Moreover, user @Bnunezy2424 also reminded McGregor that he was unable to KO, Floyd Mayweather.
Don't let the kid train too much longer or you'll get Knocked Out
— John Helm (@johnhelm7) July 11, 2022
Meanwhile, user @johnhelm7 warned McGregor to not let Paul train long enough.
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Jake isn’t the star Conor is, and he’d have to do a 70/30 split, but he’s way bigger and stronger. The boxing match would be interesting.
— FaaSforward.eth (@faaSforward) July 11, 2022
However, user @fassSfordward had a more analytical approach to the scenario. In fact, the user was quick to point out that while Paul lacks the stardom; he was much bigger and stronger than McGregor.
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