Conor McGregor and Logan Paul have confirmed that their highly anticipated exhibition boxing match is set to take place in India next year, with both fighters expected to earn an eye-watering £200 million ($250 million) each. The showdown is expected to take place at the iconic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, with the match being financed by Indian billionaire Anant Ambani.
Earlier this month, McGregor revealed that he was in preliminary talks for the match with Paul, and now it seems the event is on the brink of being officially announced. The fight, which will be part of India’s “Visit India” tourism campaign, will mark McGregor’s first return to the ring since his brutal leg break in 2021.
Veteran MMA journalist Emmett Glenn reported that the match will not only feature the two high-profile stars but will also be a part of a larger effort to boost tourism in India. Both fighters will be handsomely compensated, with each set to receive an amount that exceeds the earnings of most world title fights.
McGregor has expressed his excitement for the match by sharing a post on social media, confirming the reports. Fans of both combat sports and casual observers alike have reacted with awe at the staggering sums involved, with some calling the payday “crazy” for an exhibition bout.
Despite the massive potential earnings, the match has raised some concerns among critics. Some have voiced their disapproval of the growing trend of “gimmick fights,” questioning McGregor’s intentions and his reluctance to return to UFC competition. Others, however, are thrilled by the prospect of witnessing the two stars clash in a historic event in India.
While the UFC and WWE, the two organizations that McGregor and Paul are contracted to, have not been officially approached about the fight, both entities are under the TKO Group Banner, which should make organizing the event straightforward.
As McGregor prepares for what will likely be a massive financial windfall, the world watches with anticipation as the details of the fight continue to unfold.
