"Logan Paul didn't even get beat up" - Anthony Smith believes Conor McGregor has better chances of beating Floyd Mayweather in potential rematch, Michael Bisping disagrees

Michael Bisping (top left), Anthony Smith (top right), Logan Paul (bottom left), and Floyd Mayweather vs. Conor McGregor (bottom right) [Images courtesy of Getty]

Anthony Smith recently stated that he would pay to watch a rematch between Conor McGregor and Floyd Mayweather. In fact, 'Lionheart' feels that the Irish fighter has a better chance of winning a potential fight than he had in the first contest.

McGregor lost via a 10th-round stoppage when he faced Mayweather in 2017. While Smith agreed that a victory in the original bout would have meant more to the Irishman, he gave McGregor a better chance at winning a potential rematch. 'Lionheart' told Michael Bisping on the Believe You Me podcast:

"I think it would have meant more had he beat him the first time. I think his chances are better the second time."

However, Michael Bisping disagreed with Anthony Smith. 'The Count' stated that conditioning has always been an issue for 'Notorious'. While he gives McGregor due credit for his performance in the first fight, the Englishman feels that the former two-division champion has put on a significant amount of weight recently. This might have a negative impact on McGregor's conditioning.

However, 'Lionheart' countered by stating that Mayweather is getting older. He feels that Logan Paul was not outclassed by 'Money' when they fought, so McGregor will likely do better. The former UFC light heavyweight title challenger added:

"Floyd's getting older. I mean Logan Paul didn't even get beat up. If it's an actual professional fight, they're going to suck Conor down to a weight that's going to be hard to make and that changes my perspective."

Watch Anthony Smith and Michael Bisping talk about Floyd Mayweather vs. Conor McGregor 2:

What's next for Conor McGregor's fighting career?

Conor McGregor has been out of action since his UFC 264 loss to Dustin Poirier. He suffered a gruesome leg break in his trilogy fight against 'The Diamond'.

However, the Irishman is back in training after undergoing rehabilitation and has teased a comeback later this year or early 2023.

McGregor is also set to star in the remake of the Hollywood classic Road House alongside Jake Gyllenhaal. The former two-division UFC champion is expected to feature in a leading role.

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The Irish fighter posted a cryptic tweet regarding his MMA career after the announcement.

Mma, I’ll never forget you! Easy work.

Fans will have to wait and see if his latest venture deters him from making a timely comeback to MMA. However, there should be enough options for 'Notorious' in whichever combat sport he chooses for his eventual return.