CONOR MCGREGOR has suggested he’s open to boxing YouTube star Jake Paul.
Paul, the younger brother of fellow YouTuber Logan, has been gunning for a blockbuster showdown with the UFC’s poster boy ever since his demolition of Nate Robinson last November.
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McGregor has ignored the social media star’s multiple call-outs and his direct message on Instagram, although he’s now addressed the possibility of facing the 23-year-old.
When asked about the Paul brothers and other celebs entering the ring, McGregor told Bloomberg: “Am I into those competitions myself?
“You know it’s not the most high-level – if any level – at that stage.
“Obviously the [Mike] Tyson vs [Roy] Jones [Jr] fight was very high level and very interesting to see what they’re like in their older age. I thought they both fought amazingly.
“As they say, if it makes dollars, it makes sense. I know Dana [White] and the UFC are not really into it, but I’m not so against it.
“I think if people are willing to get in and take the risk of making that walk, I’m certainly a viewer.”
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McGregor, 32, is currently eyeing a multi-million-pound showdown with WBA welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao, who is represented by the same management company as the Irishman.
The Notorious told Sports Net: “It’s almost a certainty. I’m hearing there’s contracts and all coming. It’s that close.
“So, I don’t, I haven’t spoke — it should happen 2021. Like I said I want to get my MMA game going a bit more as well.
“Look, I’m fighting [Dustin] Poirier who’s a southpaw, Manny’s a southpaw.
“I’ve been fighting professional boxers in the gym, sparring with southpaw boxers in the gym in preparation not just for Dustin but for Manny.
“I’ve had shorter, 5’5 rockets coming at me, you know what I mean.”
Before McGregor can think about sharing the ring with Pacman, he must first win his long-awaited return to the octagon – which takes place this weekend in Abu Dhabi.
McGregor’s first outing in over a year will headline UFC 257 on Saturday night and will see him lock horns with former interim lightweight champion Dustin Poirier.
The fight will be a rematch of the pair’s meeting six years ago at UFC 178, which McGregor won in devastating fashion to announce himself to the world as a legitimate featherweight title contender.
McGregor is eyeing an even better performance in his desert showdown with The Diamond, saying: “I will knock Dustin out inside 60 seconds.”
He added: “I love Dustin, I think he’s a good fighter. He’s even a great fighter, you know? But great is still levels below me.”
UFC 257 will take place at the Etihad Arena on Yas Island and will close out the promotion’s third ‘Fight Island’ run.
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Source: Boxing - thesun.co.uk
