JAKE PAUL has claimed Conor McGregor will NEVER fight him.
The YouTuber-turned boxer has continuously called out McGregor since making his professional debut in 2020.
But he now believes his skills and starpower has surpassed that of the UFC legend.
Paul told DAZN: “A fight between me and McGregor would be massive, entertaining and fun. I would beat his ass but he wont fight me.
“At this point you can see how it went from me calling him out and that seeming crazy to me being bigger in the sport than he is and him knowing my skill level is greater than his in such a short amount time. Life is crazy.”
McGregor, 35, has boxed as a pro just once when he crossed over to the ring in 2017 to lose to American legend Floyd Mayweather, 46.
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Meanwhile Paul, 26, is now 7-1 as a boxer and returns this Friday against 10-1-1 Andre August, 35.
He was beaten for the first time in February by Tommy Fury, 24, losing a split-decision in Saudi Arabia.
Paul, 26, bounced back in August by beating McGregor’s old UFC rival Nate Diaz, 38, on points.
But he now returns against little-known August in a non pay-per-view bout as he looks to gain more experience against seasoned pros.
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Paul said: “I’m a professional boxer and I want to be world champion, so I need to pursue the path towards greatness against people who have been boxing their whole life.
“So far, my entire boxing career has been on pay-per-view, but now it’s about more than business.
“Now I want to build my experience in the ring against seasoned fighters. I’m coming to prove my greatness for the world to see.”
Source: Boxing - thesun.co.uk
