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MOSCOW, RUSSIA – OCTOBER 24, 2019: Former UFC lightweight champion, Irish mixed martial artist Conor McGregor, gives a press conference. Stanislav Krasilnikov/TASS (Photo by Stanislav KrasilnikovTASS via Getty Images)

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MOSCOW, RUSSIA – OCTOBER 24, 2019: Former UFC lightweight champion, Irish mixed martial artist Conor McGregor, gives a press conference. Stanislav Krasilnikov/TASS (Photo by Stanislav KrasilnikovTASS via Getty Images)
The first person that comes to mind when someone talks about a money fight is Conor McGregor. The Irishman has single-handedly changed the course of how the world views MMA.
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His electrifying wins and flamboyant personality traits have skyrocketed the scope and fame of the UFC in the past few years. The Notorious is famous for his wins and antics in both the sport of MMA and boxing.
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McGregor vs. Mayweather is the second-largest pay-per-view event recorded in history after Mayweather vs. Pacquiao.
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Conor McGregor talks about possibly fighting Jake Paul
The Irishman’s track record seems to be embedded with money, which shows that he would never spit in the face of a good opportunity. One of the highest-selling fighters in the world of boxing currently is Jake Paul.
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His 5-0 record with back-to-back wins with cherry-picked, although highly skilled martial artists, has made him very notorious in the sport. The former Youtube star who has now switched to boxing full time has repeatedly called out McGregor in various Instagram posts as well as interviews.
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Dec 18, 2021; Tampa, FL, USA; Jake Paul fights Tyron Woodley at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
This has although, fallen on silent ears towards McGregor as Paul seems to have made little to no effect on him. In a recent interview with the Mirror during the attendance of Bellator 275, he was asked about Jake Paul’s last fight against Tyron Woodley.
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This is what Conor McGregor had to say about it. “I wasn’t actually watching… It only got a couple thousand buys. I didn’t watch it. I saw it online.” McGregor answered midway when asked about a possible matchup against the 25-year-old American with a, “Who knows? Never say never.”
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Conor McGregor’s comeback to combat sports
During the Poirier fight, the Irishman’s last bout ended in a tragic and anti-climatic ankle break. After close to a seven-month hiatus, McGregor is expected to return to the octagon in July.

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LAS VEGAS, NV – AUGUST 26: Conor McGregor warms up in his locker room prior to his super welterweight boxing match against Floyd Mayweather Jr. on August 26, 2017 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
His return will likely be for a championship fight against current Lightweight champ Charles Oliveira. The Irishman’s options are far and wide. His undeniable brand and money-making abilities give him a clear path to choose either MMA or boxing.
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As of now, Conor McGregor has made it clear that he wishes to return to the octagon in mid-2022.
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