JAKE PAUL dropped a cryptic message after Conor McGregor’s press conference with Michael Chandler was cancelled.
The rivals were due to come face-to-face in Ireland on Monday, June 3 only three weeks out from their proposed UFC 303 bout.
But on the day of the scheduled press conference it was axed, leading to concern over the fight itself.
YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul – after his controversial clash against Mike Tyson was postponed – was quick to speak out.
He posted on X: “People keep asking me about Conor McGregor / UFC 303 Obviously, I know a lot about it, but I’m not going to talk about it publicly.
“For the first time probably ever in my life, I have no comment on something.
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“That’s their world, and you know, they get p****d at me every time I talk about that stuff.
“Good for them and they’ll figure it out.”
Eagle-eyed fans noticed it was a carbon copy of a quote from UFC boss Dana White when probed about Paul’s cancelled fight with Tyson.
White had said: “Obviously I know a lot about it but I’m not going to talk about it publicly.
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“For the first time probably ever in all my life, I have no comment on something.
“That’s Mike’s world and he gets p***** every time I talk about that stuff so. Good for him, they’ll figure it out.”
Currently, McGregor’s fight with Chandler remains on despite the UFC deleting promotional videos and the pay-per-view going off the market.
Meanwhile, Paul’s bout with Tyson is set to be rescheduled for the final quarter of 2024.
Iron Mike suffered an ulcer flare up when boarding a flight and has been urged by doctors to stop training and instead rest.
Source: Boxing - thesun.co.uk
