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27-year-old Jake Paul is making headlines for his upcoming fight with Mike Tyson. The much-awaited clash is set to take place on July 20th in Dallas. Tyson, 57, was undoubtedly one of the best heavyweight boxers in prime, and going up against him will be a huge challenge. However, it seems that ‘Problem Child’ is not just focused on Tyson at the moment.

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The social media influencer recently took to his X account(formerly Twitter) to share a message for Conor McGregor’s impersonator, Mark Nye.

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Jake Paul takes a dig at Conor McGregor in his deleted X post

Conor McGregor is all set to make a return to the Octagon in 2024 after nearly missing three years. However, As the former two-division champion waits for his comeback, his impersonator has caught the eyes of Jake Paul. Mark Nye impersonates Conor McGregor to advertise his business. He recently got Paul’s attention and the ‘Problem Child’ took the opportunity to mock McGregor. Paul took to his X (formerly Twitter) to share a message for the Dubliner. Although the tweet has since been deleted by Paul, it is still worth a look.

The ‘Problem Child’ wrote, “Conor you fell off. Get some help man and then get back in cage to try and finish that contract. Then say my name. Until then you know you don’t control a damn thing to do with your fights.” 

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The tweet comes at a time when Conor McGregor is desperate to make a return to the Octagon. His absence from the Octagon has raised a lot of questions about his fighting form and quality. However, ‘Mystic Mac’ is currently using the off-time to promote his upcoming Hollywood project ‘Road House’. During one of his interviews, he mentioned the YouTubers he would love to face in a boxing ring. Paul’s tweet might have been in response to McGregor’s statement.

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Once considered as the biggest superstar of the UFC, McGregor is facing the biggest lay-off of his career. Despite showing his interest in making a return, he has yet to receive any official date for his return. However, this doesn’t stop the 35-year-old from choosing his next boxing opponent. In the past, McGregor had been called out by social media influencers for a boxing fight, but he has refused to accept them. However, it now seems that ‘Mystic Mac’ is now taking names.

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In a recent post shared by Xcellent MMA on Instagram, McGregor was quoted saying, “KSI has a big name in the U.K., The Pauls? That Tyson fight is just a strange one to me. I hope Tyson takes his nose off. I’m sure at some stage, you know, we’ll go through all of these guys. (Tommy) Fury called me out today. It’s just like another little world, isn’t it? I’m open for it, I’ll never say no.” Do you feel Conor McGregor will take on social media influencers next? Let us know in the comments below.

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Anirban Chatterjee is a senior reporter at EssentiallySports and a core member of the NFL NewsCenter team. With an MBA in Sports Management and two years covering the UFC beat at ES, he blends newsroom precision with a deep understanding of game dynamics. At ES, he covers high-stakes games, breaking news, and viral moments—delivering fast, informed reporting with a modern perspective that speaks to both hardcore fans and casual readers alike.

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