Just a few days ago, Conor McGregor reignited excitement about his stalled career by announcing his comeback: “I am in preliminary agreements with the Ambani family to face Logan Paul in a boxing exhibition in India.” While this news brought joy and enthusiasm to fans, there was also a sense of disappointment—why not return to the octagon? The announcement quickly faced criticism, notably from Khabib Nurmagomedov’s camp and respected coach Javier Mendez of the American Kickboxing Academy.

On his podcast, when asked about the potential Conor McGregor vs. Logan Paul matchup, Javier Mendez had a blunt response: “That’s gonna be a bomb. His brother hasn’t won a freakin’ boxing match. Give me a break.” Mendez didn’t hold back, clearly expressing his skepticism about the fight’s credibility. When further pressed on the fight’s potential, Mendez asked his co-host, “What’s Logan Paul’s fight record? They should stick to WWE—they’re great entertainers.” His stance was evident: he didn’t view the fight as a legitimate competitive challenge.

Team Khabib’s co-host, Len, offered some defense, referencing ‘The Maverick’ Logan Paul’s exhibition match with boxing legend Floyd Mayweather in 2021, which ended in a draw. However, Mendez remained unfazed, quickly dismissing the significance of the exhibition, saying, “[As] a real fight. It’s no good. Remember when Logan Paul fought Mayweather, right? You gave props to Logan Paul for hanging in there and trying to kill Mayweather, but he was sloppy.” Mendez’s comments made it clear that while the exhibition was entertaining, he didn’t see it as a meaningful test of skill in the boxing world.

Coach Javier Mendez’s perspective isn’t entirely off the mark. Logan Paul started his career in 2018, facing fellow YouTuber KSI in a white-collar amateur match that ended in a draw. This led to a rematch in 2019, where KSI won by split decision. Logan then stepped up to face boxing legend Floyd Mayweather in 2021 for an 8-round exhibition match, which also ended in a draw. In 2022, Logan transitioned to WWE but has continued to dabble in boxing, with his most recent controversial win over Dillon Danis in an exhibition match via disqualification. Logan’s professional boxing record currently stands at 0-1-0, which raises some eyebrows.

As Logan Paul prepares to face ‘The Notorious’, fans are questioning whether this matchup is on par with the Irishman’s usual level of competition. However, Daniel Cormier offers a different perspective on the Conor McGregor vs Logan Paul fight—let’s see what he has to say.

Daniel Cormier’s take on McGregor’s boxing return

Just like others, Daniel Cormier is not a fan of the rumored Logan Paul vs. Conor McGregor fight. However, there has been a lot of controversy surrounding the Irishman’s life recently, including a civil case in which a 35-year-old woman won her lawsuit against ‘The Notorious’, accusing him of assault in a Dublin hotel. These allegations, like a domino effect, have tarnished everything McGregor built over the last decade, including his reputation and fame. Many gyms and brands have distanced themselves from him during this tough time.

Given these circumstances, Daniel Cormier believes it’s better for Conor McGregor to first “rinse off the stench,” before returning to the UFC. Cormier advised ‘Mystic Mac’ to focus on the UFC rather than boxing. Speaking with MMA Junkie on Wednesday, Cormier stated, “We talk about impact. That right there tells you the impact of Conor McGregor. Conor McGregor has told us a lot of things over the last three years. None of them have come to fruition. I’m gonna have to see it to believe it.”

What’s your opinion on the Logan Paul vs. Conor McGregor matchup? Do you side with Khabib’s coach, Javier Mendez, who predicts this exhibition will be a “bomb,” or do you believe, despite the skepticism, this fight could still rake in millions? Share your thoughts below!