Conor McGregor is known for being one of the standout personalities in the MMA community. Recently, UFC legend Chael Sonnen engaged in a detailed discussion about McGregor’s current status within the community.
Chael Sonnen frequently discusses a variety of intriguing topics on his YouTube channel. Recently, he focused on Conor McGregor, analyzing the Irish MMA superstar’s current marketability in combat sports promotions. This discussion comes in light of McGregor facing several controversies in his professional life, particularly due to a recent civil case in which he was found liable.
We’re talking about Conor McGregor here, and first off just so you understand there is no other promotion, so you fully understand, that doesn’t mean that you won’t get a promoter to come forward and say that I would. There is no validity and sincerity to that. Okay, say Chael’s wrong, yes there is, this promoter saying it and it is not just for headlines, he can’t write the check…
Chael Sonnen on his YouTube channel (from 4:46)
McGregor has undeniably been one of the highest-earning fighters in the combat sports community. Over the years, fans have witnessed numerous significant pay-per-view (PPV) events, with the Irishman headlining them. Notably, McGregor’s fights against Khabib Nurmagomedov and his boxing match against Floyd Mayweather are two of the biggest money fights of his career.
According to Chael Sonnen, aside from the UFC, no other promotion can afford to sign the Irishman due to the high stakes of having him as a fighter. One reason for this is McGregor’s talent for capturing global attention ahead of his fights. As a result, ticket sales for his bouts consistently skyrocket.
Conor McGregor indirectly confirms news about his fight against Logan Paul
Following McGregor’s recent legal troubles, there has been significant speculation about the Irishman’s return to his fighting career. The Notorious last fought at UFC 264, where he suffered a leg break in his defeat against Dustin Poirier. Recently, discussions about McGregor’s potential return to competition have emerged, particularly regarding the possibility of him participating in a boxing match.
Conor McGregor’s last fight outing (Image via Imago)There was still uncertainty about whom McGregor would face. Some reports suggested that the Irishman would fight Logan Paul, while other sources claimed he would go against Jake Paul. Amidst this confusion, McGregor recently responded to news that appeared to confirm his next potential opponent.
— Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) December 29, 2024
According to the latest news, McGregor’s potential fight against Logan Paul is set to take place at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. In terms of their boxing records, the Irishman lost to Floyd Mayweather in his last boxing match.
Similarly, Paul also faced Mayweather in an exhibition bout back in 2021, during which he demonstrated impressive boxing skills. With that in mind, it will be interesting to see if the fight between McGregor and Paul actually comes to fruition.
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