UFC analyst reveals insights into $116 billion Ambani family’s strategy in organizing Conor McGregor vs. Logan Paul mega clash
A UFC analyst and commentator shared insights on the potential boxing matchup between Conor McGregor and Logan Paul.
McGregor has been making headlines this week after announcing that he is in talks with the Ambani family to organize an exhibition boxing fight against WWE wrestler Paul in India.
In a recent Q&A on his YouTube channel, a fan asked Michael Bisping for his thoughts on a potential boxing match between the Irish fighter and ‘The Maverick.’
Bisping acknowledged the possibility of this matchup and speculated on why the Ambani family might organize it in India. He said:
"I don't know if it's true or not, but I guess it kind of makes sense. Logan Paul is with WWE, owned by TKO, and Conor McGregor is under contract with the UFC, also owned by TKO, so they could make it happen. Apparently, some Indian billionaire is going to bankroll it as well. He's like the ninth richest person on planet Earth."
"I was like, why are they doing it in India? That doesn't make sense. Then, when I looked into this Ambani guy—Mukesh Ambani or something—yeah, he's like the ninth richest person. Maybe they're just trying to bring some eyeballs, some tourism, and sports wash India a little bit," he added.
Check out Michael Bisping’s comments below (16:30):
Ariel Helwani also weighs in on possibility of boxing match between Conor McGregor and Logan Paul
In his recent YouTube video, prominent journalist Ariel Helwani validated the likelihood of Conor McGregor-Logan Paul fight, echoing the reasoning provided by Michael Bisping. He pointed out the shared parent company of UFC and WWE as a significant factor. Helwani said:
“Now you maybe asking yourself, 'Okay how is this possible? How could Logan Paul compete against Conor McGregor in a boxing match?' Logan Paul is a WWE competitor... Conor McGregor is a UFC fighter. Well then you quickly come to the realization that the parent company of WWE and UFC is TKO. So they are all under the same umbrella. Very easy to get done.”
Check out Ariel Helwani’s comments below:
'The Notorious' has only competed in one boxing match, which was against Floyd Mayweather Jr. The contest saw the Irishman suffering a technical knockout in the 10th round. Meanwhile, Paul defeated McGregor's teammate Dillon Danis after 'El Jefe' used an illegal MMA move.