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Logan Paul Brutally Honest While Predicting His Fate Against Conor McGregor in ‘Backyard’ Fight

Published 12/06/2022, 1:15 PM EST

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YouTube sensation Logan Paul has squared off against one of the best boxers to ever grace the sport, Floyd Mayweather. Despite the bout being an exhibition, Paul was able to put pressure on ‘Money’ and even took him the distance. Moreover, ‘The Maverick’ feels good about his chances against another man to face the former 5-division champion.

Paul thinks that he can beat former two-division UFC champion Conor McGregor in a boxing match. In an appearance on Bobby Lee’s podcast, he was asked how he would perform in a boxing match and a street with against ‘The Notorious One.’ Paul then stated that while he was confident that he could beat McGregor in a boxing match, he won’t be able to match up to him in a street fight.

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I would win, I would win. I’d beat Conor in boxing, backyard I would have to go with him.” he said. McGregor faced Mayweather in his last professional boxing fight and took him to 10 rounds before the fight was stopped. although he was not able to beat ‘Money’ he certainly gave him a run for his money proving to be a worthy dance partner.

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Paul could definitely get the better of McGregor in a boxing match, given his massive size advantage. However, even he thinks that he would not be able to hold up the Irishman in a fight where there are no rules.

Conor McGregor’s former teammate sounds off on Logan Paul

Former Bellator fighter and McGregor’s former teammate Dillon Danis recently bashed the Paul brothers for allegedly not wanting to fight him. In an interview with the streamer, Kai Cenat, Danis praised his next opponent KSI, for accepting to fight him and also went on to reveal that both Jake and Logan did not accept his offer.

You know what, I’ll give KSI credit. Because Logan Paul pulled out of this fight, Jake Paul ducked me, all of them ducked me. And KSI was the only one who actually signed the contract.” he said.

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Danis will face ‘The NightMare’ on January 14 at the Misfits 004 event. Paul was also initially scheduled to be on the card. However, the injuries he suffered during his WWE fight with Roman Reigns have put him on the sidelines for 6 months.

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Sahil Sood is a Boxing writer at EssentiallySports. He earned his Bachelor’s degree in journalism and mass communication, and holds a keen interest in the 'sweet science'. His journey towards following boxing began when he first saw the highlights of Mike Tyson as a teenager, and then closely followed the rise of Floyd Mayweather.
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