In the combat sports community, there have been several intriguing rivalries between various individuals. The long-standing feud between the UFC CEO Dana White and the YouTuber turned boxer Jake Paul is one such rivalry. Recently, Paul took a sly dig at the UFC CEO again, this time by levying allegations of about Conor McGregor.
Recently, Jake Paul fought boxing legend Mike Tyson, and the event reportedly garnered significant attention. Following the fight, Dana White suggested that the impressive gate numbers were primarily due to fans wanting to see Tyson in the ring. However, the ‘Problem Child’ didn’t like that statement. In response, Paul lashed out at White, accusing him of ruining the careers of his UFC fighters.
Dana White has a been boxing promoter his whole career… His TV show failed. Couldn’t sell 4K tickets in Dublin with that useless Irish boxer he’s promoting. And he is not fighters first. He’s Dana first. Builds you up and tears you down. Now Conor McGregor is hostage. Free Conor.
Jake Paul via X (@jakepaul)
The Problem Child has poked fun at the UFC CEO’s initial unsuccessful attempt to become a boxing promoter. The YouTuber-turned-boxer has consistently criticized the UFC CEO for underpaying his fighters. Over the years, Paul has repeatedly addressed the issue of fighter pay to take aim at White, and he did so again in a recent tweet.
Dana White has a been boxing promoter his whole career. All these nut riders need to do their research. His TV show failed. Couldn’t sell 4K tickets in Dublin with that useless Irish boxer he’s promoting. And he is not fighters first. He’s Dana first. Builds you up and tears you… pic.twitter.com/3CBIseHLSS
— Jake Paul (@jakepaul) November 17, 2024
The issue of holding McGregor as a hostage is not new for the Problem Child. He has previously brought this topic up with regard to the Irishman. According to Paul, White aims to leverage McGregor to renegotiate their broadcasting rights with ESPN in 2025. Although it appears that the Problem Child is genuinely concerned for McGregor, his recent callout to the Irishman suggests otherwise.
Jake Paul challenges Conor McGregor in an MMA fight (again)
The Problem Child is an emerging star in the boxing world, gaining considerable attention due to his actions both in and out of the ring. Amidst his increasing profile in the boxing community, Jake Paul has started his feud with several prominent figures in combat sports. One notable name on that list is UFC superstar Conor McGregor.
Jake Paul challenges Conor McGregor for a MMA fight (Image via Imago/Instagram)The conflict between McGregor and Paul began when Paul, known as the Problem Child, openly criticized the Irishman. Not only that, he has even challenged the UFC superstar to a fight on several occasions. After his historic victory over Mike Tyson last weekend, Paul saw another chance to provoke McGregor into agreeing to a fight.
Dear Conor (McGregor), I know you told my team you would fight me at 170lbs. That’s never happening. But let’s run it in MMA. No weight class. Just like how it used to be done. But you won’t.
Jake Paul via X (@jakepaul)
Dear Conor, I know you told my team you would fight me at 170lbs. That’s never happening. But let’s run it in MMA. No weight class. Just like how it used to be done. But you won’t
— Jake Paul (@jakepaul) November 16, 2024
McGregor has been away from active fighting for quite some time. Recently, the Irishman confirmed that he is planning to return in 2025. A fight between the UFC superstar and Paul will never happen as long as McGregor competes in the UFC. As such, hoping for a superfight between the duo will disappoint the fight fans.
