According to the US Express, the two had been at odds for a while. In the summer of 2024, McGregor expressed his feelings on Paul in a live broadcast.
“I hope Mike [Tyson] rattles the little dope, no one gives an f— about him,” McGregor remarked. “How is that even in the f——Dallas stadium?”
Paul discussed his views on a possible bout with the 36-year-old during the news conference held after the fight. Paul clarified, “He’ll [Conor McGregor] never do that though.”
“He is aware. He is not in charge of himself. Conor McGregor’s refusal to face Jake Paul is an easy way to say, but the reality is f——.
“Watch him go head-to-head with Nate Diaz, who was a breeze to work with. It resembled a sparring session on Monday.
Crossover fights used to seem almost impossible, but they are increasingly common; former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou even left the company to compete in boxing against Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua.
