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      ‘He’ll get f***ed up’ – Conor McGregor issued brutal warning over £400m Logan Paul boxing match

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      CONOR MCGREGOR has been warned he could get “f**ked up” if he doesn’t take a fight with Logan Paul seriously.Preliminary talks over a shock exhibition bout between the pair – which is the brainchild of Indian billionaire Anant Ambani – took place last month.Conor McGregor appears to be closing in on a boxing match with Logan PaulCredit: GettyYouTuber Paul will have a massive size advantage over McGregor in the proposed punch-upCredit: GETTYMcGregor has been warned he could get “f**ked up” if he parties in the build-up to the fightCredit: INSTAGRAM@THENOTORIOUSMMAThe claim warning has come from former UFC heavyweight Brendan SchaubCredit: GETTYAnd the pair, 36 and 29 respectively, each hinted that the stunning crossover clash was a done deal just before the turn of the New Year.Paul’s chances of beating McGregor have been written off by many, despite his massive size advantage.But former UFC heavyweight Brendan Schaub reckons he could pull of an almighty upset if McGregor doesn’t curb his partying ways.The fighter-turned-podcaster said: “My only concern is if Conor doesn’t take it serious.READ MORE IN MMA”If he kind of moseys in, he’s partying, I think he’ll get f***ed up.“Now, if it’s prime Conor, Logan might be get pieced up.“At one point, you’ve got to give it to the Paul brothers; one fought Mike Tyson, the other is fighting Conor McGregor.’No matter how you feel about it, it’s pretty cool.”Most read in BoxingA stunning report recently claimed MMA mogul McGregor and Paul are set to earn a whopping £200million each for their proposed Mumbai melee.Social media sensation Paul hasn’t boxed since winning his Misfits grudge match with Dillon Danis in October 2023.Logan Paul Teases Conor McGregor Fight AnnouncementFormer two-division champion McGregor, meanwhile, has been on the sidelines since breaking his left leg in his trilogy fight with Dustin Poirier in July 2021.His next fight, whenever it may take place, will be his first since being found civilly liable for assaulting Nikita Hand at a Dublin Hotel in December 2018.’The Notorious’ who was accused of “raping and battering” Ms Hand – has vowed to appeal the verdict of last November’s civil trial at Dublin’s High Court. More

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      Conor McGregor ‘CONFIRMS’ £400m Logan Paul boxing match in India with UFC star set to receive INSANE purse

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      CONOR MCGREGOR has appeared to suggest a shock showdown with Logan Paul has been FINALISED.The Notorious revealed earlier this month that he was in preliminary talks over an exhibition boxing match with the YouTube sensation.Conor McGregor revealed earlier this month that he’s in talks to box Logan Paul next yearCredit: GettyMcGregor revealed his proposed clash with Paul would take place in India next yearCredit: GettyThe Notorious has seemingly confirmed that the fight has been finalisedPaul added more fuel to the fire on InstagramCredit: INSTAGRAM@HAPPYPUNCHAnd the 36-year-old has suggested the fight – which is set to be financed by Indian billionaire Anant Ambani – is on the brink of being announced.Veteran MMA journalist Emmett Glenn reported on Sunday that McGregor is now gearing up to face the social media sensation in a Mumbai melee next year.Glenn also revealed both men are set to earn a whopping £200MILLION ($250m) each for the South Asian slugfest.The crossover clash is said to be set to take place at the Wankhede Stadium and will be part of the country’s “Visit India’ tourism campaign.READ MORE ON MCGREGORAnd McGregor seemingly confirmed Glenn’s report by quoting his post on X with a Indian flag and a love-heart emoji.Casual and hardcore fight fans were quick to comment on the seemingly done deal, with one saying: “$250M each for an exhibition fight?”That’s more than most world title fights pay!”Another said: “Money talks, $250M is crazy for each.”Most read in BoxingBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSAnd another said: “I’m tired of these gimick fights. Dude is scared to go back into the UFC.”One remarked: “Holy s**t that will be wild! $250 mil each??”Conor McGregor names his top five MMA fighters of all time including WWE legend and actor nicknamed ‘The Handsome One’ Another chimed in: “Lots of money for a boring fight.”YouTube phenom Paul added even more fuel to the fire by liking an Instagram post citing the report.It was revealed last week that neither the UFC nor the WWE, who McGregor and Paul are respectively contracted to, have been approached about the bout.Both entities, however, are under the TKO Group Banner – meaning the possible punch-up would be incredible easy to make.Former two-division champion McGregor hasn’t fought since breaking his left leg in his trilogy fight with Dustin Poirier in July 2021.His next outing will be his first since being found civilly liable for assaulting Nikita Hand at a Dublin Hotel in December 2018.The Irishman – who was accused of “raping and battering” Ms Hand – has vowed to appeal the verdict of last month’s civil trial at Dublin’s High Court. More

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      Jake Paul set to fight Conor McGregor in blockbuster bout despite UFC star claiming he was in talks with brother Logan

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      JAKE PAUL is reportedly on course to pip brother Logan to a grudge match with UFC superstar Conor McGregor.McGregor revealed earlier this month that he’s accepted a shock offer to face Logan in an exhibition boxing match in India next year.Conor McGregor sensationally claimed earlier this month that he’ll boxCredit: GETTYLogan Paul added fuel to the fire via his Instagram storyCredit: INSTAGRAM@LOGANPAULBut his brother Jake is reportedly set to steal the McGregor fight from underneath himCredit: INSTAGRAM@JAKEPAULIt was later revealed by reporter Ariel Helwani that preliminary talks over the bout – which could come together thanks to Indian billionaire Anant Ambani – have taken place but both the UFC and the WWE have yet to be approached.Ambani, however, initially wanted Jake to be the man standing across from McGregor in the crossover clash.And according to a sensational report, he could very well get his wish.ESPN boxing correspondent Salvador Rodriguez claims a grudge match between Jake and McGregor is now “on the table” for mid-2025.READ MORE ON MCGREGORHe wrote on X: “Sources: Jake Paul vs Conor McGregor on the table for July, August or September 2025 in India.”The sensational claim comes just days after Jake revealed he’d be making a “big announcement in January”.A fight between Jake and McGregor has been brewing for the best part of four years.Jake started his pursuit of a multi-million-pound showdown with the MMA mogul in late 2020.Most read in BoxingBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSHe began taunting McGregor in a series of videos, which included sick jibes at the Irishman’s fiancee Dee Devlin.The pair have traded several jabs over the years, with recently McGregor blasting Jake’s crossover clash with boxing legend Mike Tyson last month.Jake Paul beats Mike Tyson in unanimous decision as crowd boo fightHe said: “A 16-minute spar in sparring gloves. F*** off.”Paul took aim at the UFC’s poster boy late last month after he was found civilly liable to have assaulted a woman – Nikita Hand – at a Dublin hotel in December 2018.McGregor responded a few hours after vowing to appeal the verdict by branding Jake a “little gay nerd.”Jake renewed his war of words with McGregor shortly after the Dubliner went public with his potential exhibition with Logan.He wrote on X: “Now it all makes sense why Conor Mcgregor & his management team have been desperately trying to get MVP to negotiate for a fight between us.”As we told them privately & I’m now saying it publicly.”The only way we’re willing to explore me vs Conor in a pro boxing / mma fight is if Dana White / UFC are at the table directly or make it clear they are ok with discussions.READ MORE SUN STORIES”Conor is washed. Needs the Paul’s. Logan by however he wants.”Former two-division champion McGregor hasn’t fought since breaking his left leg in his trilogy fight with Dustin Poirier three-and-a-half years ago.Conor McGregor hasn’t fought since breaking his left leg over three years agoCredit: AP More

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      Conor McGregor warned his biggest weakness could prove disastrous in Logan Paul boxing match

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      CONOR MCGREGOR has been warned his biggest weakness could come back to haunt him if he boxes Logan Paul.The UFC superstar revealed this week that he’s in talks to take on the YouTube sensation in a boxing match in India next year.Conor McGregor sensationally claimed this week that he’ll box Logan Paul in a boxing matchCredit: GETTYSunSport understands exploratory talks over a shock showdown in India have taken placeCredit: GETTYESPN pundit Stephen A Smith has tipped McGregor to lose the crossover clashCredit: GETTYSunSport understands preliminary discussions have indeed taken place over the shock crossover clash.McGregor, 36, suffered a tenth-round TKO defeat to Floyd Mayweather Jr after succumbing to fatigue in his boxing debut in August 2017.The Irishman has beefed up considerably since that fateful night at the T-Mobile Arena, so much so that ESPN pundit Stephen A Smith believes fatigue will rear its ugly head again if he faces Paul.During a recent episode of ESPN’s ‘First Take’, he said: “Those big muscles are going to make you a bit slower.READ MORE ON MCGREGOR”And you’ve got to remember that Conor had quickness, he could catch you quick and clip you.“That’s not going to be the case in the boxing ring.”Social media sensation and WWE star Paul has boxed four times, drawing and losing to rival KSI, going the distance with Mayweather and getting the better of BJJ whizz Dillon Danis.The 29-year-old doesn’t have anywhere near the same combat experience as McGregor, but that isn’t stopping Smith from picking him to get the better of ‘The Notorious’.Most read in BoxingBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSHe said: “I think Logan Paul is going to beat him.“I don’t think that Conor McGregor is a boxer; he’s a striker. Dana White breaks silence on Conor McGregor’s UFC future after civil court case verdict”So, he’s sitting up there, and he ain’t even throwing his jab.”He’s pitter-pattering. You ain’t clipping Logan Paul like that. You’ve got to do more than that.“We don’t know yet (which size gloves they’re using), but it doesn’t matter. “Unless it’s pillows like 16 or 18 ounces, it ain’t going to work.”I just think that Logan Paul is bigger, he’s a much bigger man, he’s a more experienced boxer.”McGregor hasn’t fought since breaking his left leg in his trilogy fight with Dustin Poirier over three-and-a-half years ago.READ MORE SUN STORIESIf and when he does fight, it will be his first outing since being found civilly liable to have assaulted Nikita Hand at a Dublin Hotel in December 2018.The UFC’s poster boy has vowed to appeal the verdict returned at Dublin’s High Court last month.Conor McGregor hasn’t set foot inside the octagon since breaking his leg in July 2021Credit: AP More

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      Conor McGregor claims he will fight Logan Paul in boxing bout before returning to UFC

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      CONOR MCGREGOR claims he’s agreed to fight Logan Paul in a boxing match in India.He has vowed to return to the octagon once he faces the YouTuber.Conor McGregor has agreed to fight Logan PaulCredit: GettyPaul has fought just two boxing contestsCredit: GettyThat could mean McGregor’s long-awaited return to UFC, in which he’s not fought since losing to Dustin Poirier in July 2021, will have to wait even longer.McGregor, 36, wanted to dispel rumours he will face UFC Featherweight Champion Ilia Topuria next, confirming Paul is instead likely to be his next opponent.McGregor said: “The rumours of a bout with [Ilia] Topuria are false. “I am in preliminary agreements with the Ambani family to face Logan Paul in a boxing exhibition in India. I have agreed.READ MORE ON MCGREGOR”I will then seek my return to the Octagon.”McGregor has fought just one boxing match in his career – a loss to Floyd Mayweather in August 2017.Paul, 29, also fought Mayweather in an exhibition and his only other boxing experience came in fights against YouTuber KSI and MMA star Dillon Danis.He has been tipped to make a return to the ring with a number of potential opponents mooted.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSPaul was even called out for a fight by Tyson Fury’s father John last week, after he said his brother Jake would not fight Tommy Fury.John said: “This is a message to Logan Paul. You keep going on about Tommy Fury not wanting to fight your brother.Tyson Fury’s dad John calls out Logan Paul for fight on undercard if Tommy and Jake Paul rematch”Here’s one for you my friend. He does want to fight your brother and I’ll tell you what else, I will fight you on the undercard.”As soon as possible, ASAP. I’m sick of people saying ‘I won’t do this and I won’t do that.’ I will show you how I’ll do.”Tommy will fight your brother as early as end of February or end of January and I’ll fight you on the undercard.” More

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      Cristiano Ronaldo told to ‘go f*** himself’ by UFC champion who invites fierce rival Lionel Messi to his next fight

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      CRISTIANO RONALDO has been told to “go f*** himself” by UFC Champion Ilia Topuria.The two sporting stars have become embroiled in a war of words after Ronaldo’s prediction of one of his fights.Ilia Topuria has hit out at Cristiano RonaldoCredit: GettyThe Al-Nassr striker claimed that the UFC star ‘speaks too much’Credit: GettyTopuria, 27, came out victorious against American fighter Max Holloway at UFC 308.However, the Al-Nassr star had backed Holloway to win the bout.Ronaldo, 39, was also caught on camera saying that Topuria talks to much when discussing the Georgian-Spanish star’s fight with Alexander Volkov.He said: “[Topuria] speaks too much. I think when he [beat] Volk, Volk wasn’t ready because of that kick.READ MORE ON FOOTBALL”He didn’t fight with the top guys.”Topuria has now hit back at the former Manchester United and Real Madrid star.He has insisted that Ronaldo can “go f*** himself” and claimed that he will invite Lionel Messi to watch his next fight instead.He told El Partidazo Cope: “I saw a clip where he said that I’m all talk.Most read in Football”Cristiano, he always got something to say.CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”I’m going to personally invite Messi because he lives there.”I would like to fight the number one contender, who is Charles Oliveira.Former Premier League star Van der Vaart reveals why he never saw ex-team-mate Cristiano Ronaldo naked “We have Messi, Ronaldo can f*ck himself.”Meanwhile, the featherweight champion has revealed that he will be moving up the weight categories moving forward.He said: “Yes, for sure, I’m moving to lightweight.”Now It’s time to enjoy what I do, we’re leaving the weight cut.”I learned about eating once a day from Sergio Ramos; sometimes we train together. He’s been doing it hard.”I am training well, after Christmas I will do some specific training.”Miami was mentioned but I don’t know, I still have a couple of conversations pending.’I am clear about how I want to do it: I would like to move up to the next category and against Charles Oliveira.READ MORE SUN STORIES”Because Islam Makhachev, who is the champion, is fighting in January and will not be able to be there in April.”Topuria is unbeaten in the UFC since he made his debut in October 2020. More

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      Tyson Fury’s ‘not all there anymore’, says UFC icon Joe Rogan as he reveals Usyk rematch fear

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      TYSON FURY’s near KO at the hands of Oleksandr Usyk is a sign he’s “not all there anymore”, UFC commentator Joe Rogan believes.The Wythenshawe warrior suffered a split decision defeat to the slick southpaw in their historic undisputed heavyweight title fight in May.Tyson Fury was almost knocked out by Oleksandr Usyk in their May meleeCredit: GETTYThe knockdown was the eighth of Fury’s professional careerCredit: GETTYUFC commentator Joe Rogan believes Fury’s chin isn’t the same as it once wasCredit: REUTERSFury, 36, was almost knocked out in the ninth round of the Saudi showdown after being cracked with a hellacious left hand but somehow managed to survive.The Gypsy King’s ability to take a shot was at the peak of its powers prior to his trilogy with Deontay Wilder, in which he was dropped a total of four times.Former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou also put Fury on his backside in their crossover clash last October, a knockdown which has contributed to Rogan’s believe that the Brit’s punch resistance is almost gone.During a recent episode of his Joe Rogan Experience podcast, he said: “Fury was terrified of Wilder’s power.READ MORE ON FURY VS USYK II”He got dropped with a furious left hook, he got rocked in the eighth round.”Bro, it’s the same thing you see in the Usyk fight. He’s not all there anymore.”Those fights with Deontay Wilder took something out of him. 100 per cent.”Fury thought he did enough to have his hand raised in his first meeting with Usyk, who he’ll renew his rivalry with a week on Saturday.Most read in BoxingBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSAnd he plans to take the fight out of the judges’ hand in their second successive Riyadh rumble.He said: “I’m going to roll the dice and it’s going to be you or me… best foot forward and swing away.Oleksandr Usyk shows off incredible ‘reflexes of a cat’ and ripped physique just 17 days before Tyson Fury rematch “I’ve never been afraid to get knocked spark out. I’ve always put it on the line every time.”He continued: “There’s no secret! I’m going in there to knock you out.”Because I don’t think I’m going to get a decision no matter what I do.”I don’t think I’m going to get a boxing decision.”So I’m going to have to take it out of the judges’ hands like I did in America that time [against Deontay Wilder].”And I’ve got to get him (Usyk) out of there. Hand on heart, I have to get him out of there to see victory.”Joe Rogan reckons Deontay Wiilder did irreparable damage to Tyson Fury’s chinCredit: GETTY More

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      Tommy Fury seen for the first time after announcing that he has cancelled his fight against UFC fighter Darren Till

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      TOMMY Fury has been seen for the first time after announcing that he has cancelled his boxing fight.The former Love Island star sensationally pulled the plug on his showdown with Darren Till. Tommy Fury has been seen for the first time since he pulled out of his boxing fightCredit: tommyfury5570/SnapchatThe boxer immediately got back in his brothers ringCredit: tommyfury5570/SnapchatTommy, 25, seemed to put the controversy behind him as he immediately got back in the ring. He donned a black vest and matching shorts as he rehearsed his moves in a new snapchat video. The younger brother of World Champion Tyson Fury made full use of his siblings personalised gym. His muscles were on full display as he weaved around the ring, practising his punching technique. READ MORE ON TOMMY FURYHe broke a sweat as he showed off a display of hooks, jabs and a furious set of uppercuts.This was after pulled out of the match just 19 Days after their huge Misfits event was announced to the world.He was due to come face-to-face against the former UFC welterweight title challenger in Manchester on January 18.He wrote a raging essay to his fans on his Instagram stories as he explained why he withdrew from the boutMost read in BoxingThe former reality star wrote: “For the one simple reason being that Darren has stated over and over that he does not want to abide by professional boxing rules.”And that if he is losing the fight he will resort to kicking and other stupid MMA tactics.Reality TV star, 37, and former world champion offer to replace Tommy Fury after pulling out of Darren Till fight”I am a professional boxer, I have been out of the ring for over a year and I wanted this to be a great BOXING fight for the fans.”I have wasted weeks in training camp. We are working hard to get a new opponent and date.”I promise to get a better opponent and better fight for you guys. Good news around the corner.”However, Till’s team previously insisted he will remain on the card as new opponent will be lined up.Several names that have been put forward include Geordie Shore’s Aaron Chalmers, 37, who was 5-2 record in MMA and has had five boxing bouts.The reality star exclaimed: “Tommy Fury has absolutely s*** his pants to fight Darren Till.”Till’s put it on him and his dad at the press conference and they’ve f***ing s*** themselves saying he’s gonna head kick him.”Here it is, I was in negotiations to fight Darren Till in December until Tommy came along and he’s obviously went with the Tommy Fury fight.”Tommy has now s*** his pants, so I was game to fight Darren in December, January, February, so I will happily step in and take Tommy Fury’s place and fight Darren Till.READ MORE SUN STORIES“He can happily throw head kicks at me because he’ll get one straight back. No danger whatsoever, so there you go.”Tommy sensationally pulled out of his fight with Darren Till, just 19 days after it was announcedCredit: AlamyHe practised a range of punching techniques as he weaved around the ringCredit: tommyfury5570/SnapchatTommy’s muscles were on full display as he flaunted his movesCredit: tommyfury5570/SnapchatIn his essay to his fans on social media, he said he wanted to abide by boxing rulesCredit: tommyfury5570/SnapchatTommy claimed his opponent (pictured) wanted to use ‘stupid MMA tactics’Credit: AlamyTommy claimed he is working hard to find a new opponent for a ‘better’ fightCredit: GettyAaron Chalmers (right) has offered to fight Darren instead of TommyCredit: EPA More