Conor McGregor presented with Plan B amid rumours Logan Paul will put out of boxing fight
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YouTuber-turned-boxer KSI has declared his interest in stepping into the ring with UFC star Conor McGregor, should Logan Paul withdraw from their potential bout.
The British social media star made his intentions clear after rumours began circulating about his possible involvement in the high-profile matchup.
"Not rumoured. I'm very down," KSI stated, confirming his willingness to replace his Prime business partner Paul.
The potential switch comes amid speculation that Paul may opt to focus on his WWE career rather than face the Irish mixed martial arts superstar.
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McGregor revealed last month he had been in talks over a potential fight with Paul in India.
The bout, reportedly being financed by Indian billionaire Anant Ambani, would see both fighters earn a staggering £200million ($250m).
McGregor suggested the clash was close to being announced, sharing a photo of Paul with the message "I'm coming."
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The high-stakes matchup is being considered for the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.
The event would be tied to the 'Visit India' tourism campaign, though negotiations remain in the exploratory phase.
Neither the UFC nor WWE are currently involved in the discussions.
KSI ramped up speculation by sharing a mock-up fight promotional poster featuring himself and McGregor on social media.
The influencer boxer accompanied the image with a direct challenge, writing: "Let's make this happen @TheNotoriousMMA."
McGregor has previously expressed willingness to face KSI, though for an unusual reason.
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The UFC star took issue with KSI's song 'Thick of it', stating: "Let's go man. I'll fight him for that bulls**t song he released alone."
"I'll fight him for that f***ing song alone," McGregor reiterated.
While McGregor appears focused on the Logan Paul matchup, negotiations for that bout remain in preliminary stages.
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The Sun say that discussions are still in the exploratory phase.
The proposed venue would be Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium, aligning with India's tourism campaign ambitions.
However, neither the UFC nor WWE have joined the negotiating table, leaving uncertainty around the potential clash.
Despite the attention on the Paul bout, McGregor's previous comments about fighting KSI over his musical endeavours suggest he might be open to that alternative matchup.
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