MANCHESTER, ENGLAND: In a high-stakes boxing showdown at the AO Arena in Manchester, the YouTuber-turned-boxer Logan Paul clashed with MMA fighter Dillon Danis, showcasing unwavering determination in his quest for victory.
The fight saw Paul dominate with an aggressive boxing style, overshadowing Danis, who largely adopted a defensive stance throughout the match as many speculated he was attempting to tire his opponent.
While Dillon Danis faced mockery from netizens for his actions in the ring, McGregor seemed to be entertained by the action and offered his impressions, stating, "I was impressed by @dillondanis."
Conor McGregor throws down gauntlet after KSI's controversial loss to Tommy Fury
The Prime Card recently concluded with a headline-grabbing main event where KSI faced off against Tommy Fury, and amidst the chaos and controversy, Conor McGregor took center stage by extending a compelling challenge to the British social media sensation.
Conor McGregor, the former UFC two-division champion, was among the few who relished the events of the night. After witnessing KSI's contentious loss to Tommy Fury at the AO Arena in Manchester, McGregor didn't waste a moment before making his intentions known. He used the platform provided by X to extend an enticing proposal to KSI.
KSI's loss to Fury stirred up controversy, as many argued that the YouTuber had done enough to hand the professional boxer his first career loss. However, it was "The Notorious" who eagerly stepped up to the plate, expressing his desire for a bout against KSI.
In his statement on X, McGregor declared, "You know what? Me and KSI is an exciting fight. A juicy encounter – I used to call them 'nixers' back when I was a plumber. Now I'm on the Lamborghini yacht, and he's in a Huracan," per Mirror.
Conor McGregor is no stranger to engaging with crossover fighters from the online world, with his ongoing feud with Jake Paul being one of the most prominent examples. Earlier in the same night, the fight between Logan Paul and Dillon Danis was marred by controversy, ultimately culminating in a disqualification in the sixth round due to an MMA attack.
Conor McGregor gets called out by Logan Paul
During his post-fight interview, Logan Paul shifted his focus to Conor McGregor, who had recently made derogatory comments about Paul's fiancee, Nina Agdal. Paul seized the opportunity to issue a fiery challenge to the former UFC champion, stating:
He declared, "Hey, Conor McGregor, did you see that? I took your b***h, put him on a leash and took him for a walk. Who's the real fighter now, bruh?"
He later said, "Maybe if Conor McGregor wants to stand up for his [expletive], I'll face him next year."
Paul didn't stop there. He also joked that McGregor "abandoned" his close friend, Dillon Danis, and made reference to McGregor's past actions, as the UFC star did not seem to have been present for the match.
This post-fight callout has ignited further speculation in the world of combat sports, leaving fans and pundits eagerly anticipating whether Conor McGregor will respond to Logan Paul's challenge and potentially set the stage for another sensational crossover bout in the near future.
