Despite being away from the sport for over three years, Conor McGregor continues to grab attention. Earlier this month, the Irishman took to social media to announce a “preliminary agreement with the Ambani family” for an exhibition match against YouTuber-turned-WWE star Logan Paul. This announcement, however, contradicted McGregor’s optimistic belief that fans would welcome his return. Instead, it sparked a backlash from fans who were eager to see the former UFC champion fight in the cage, not in boxing.

As the dust settled, the question arose: Is Conor McGregor truly returning to combat sports? Critics often fault ‘The Notorious’ for raising fans’ hopes, only to dash them with injuries or personal problems. Recently, fighter-turned-analyst Chael Sonnen, on his YouTube channel, weighed in on the rumored Logan Paul vs. McGregor boxing match, expressing his concerns. ‘The American Gangster’ pointed out, “There’s nowhere that Conor has fought for another promoter since he started fighting for this [Dana White] promoter. That has never happened.”

Sonnen also pointed out that McGregor still has two fights remaining on his UFC contract, implying that Dana White would not be happy with the Irishman engaging in other promotions. He emphasized, “But there are also none of you that have a job—whatever industry you’re in—none of you, zero, have a job where your boss isn’t going to use you. Whatever department it is, whatever you do, your boss is not going to put you to work for another boss. That is not accurate.”

Chael Sonnen’s perspective holds weight, as Dana White has shown little tolerance for fighters pursuing side projects, evident in the fallout with former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou. ‘The Predator’ had issues with his UFC contract, expressing that he couldn’t compromise his “freedom.”

After leaving the UFC, Ngannou explored boxing independently while still competing as a heavyweight in the PFL. Meanwhile, Conor McGregor recently suggested that the UFC boss might be involved in his upcoming boxing match against Logan Paul, although this has yet to be confirmed by White. In the meantime, let’s take a look at the latest update from the UFC star.

What’s the latest update from Conor McGregor?

Conor McGregor can’t seem to get a break, with the Irishman’s life getting marred by recent legal troubles. Last month, the Dublin High Court found McGregor liable to pay a hefty sum of over $250,000 in damages in a civil lawsuit case involving the case plaintiff Nikita Hand. However, the UFC star appears determined to revive his career and is reportedly gearing up to face Logan Paul in an exhibition match “to rinse some rust off,” using it as a stepping stone before making his official return to the Octagon.

McGregor recently expressed his approval for the highly anticipated fight in Mumbai, India’s financial capital, at the iconic Wankhede Stadium, known globally for its association with cricket. The confirmation came when a fan tagged him on X, revealing, “Logan Paul (@LoganPaul) vs. Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) $250M Mega-Fight Set for Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium in a Historic Visit to India Campaign.” The Irishman responded with the emojis of a heart and the Indian flag, “❤️🇮🇳,” further solidifying his participation in the high-profile event.

What’s your take on Chael Sonnen’s comment? Do you believe Dana White will stand in the way of ‘The Notorious’s boxing return? With rumors circulating about Dana White’s plans for a major event in 2025, why couldn’t it be the Conor McGregor vs. Logan Paul boxing match? After all, White was fully involved in the Irishman’s boxing bout with Floyd Mayweather. Given the UFC boss’s love for money, could this be another opportunity? Share your thoughts below.