Fans were buzzing with excitement when Conor McGregor shared an update about his next fight against Logan Paul in India. While the announcement alone was enough to generate hype, McGregor took things further by revealing the staggering amount he claimed he would earn $250 million. This bold statement quickly caught everyone’s attention, prompting former UFC heavyweight Brendan Schaub to weigh in on the outrageous rumor.
Schaub shared his doubts about the claim that Conor McGregor could make $250 million for a fight against Logan Paul. He compared it to the enormous payouts received by elite boxers like Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk, pointing out that McGregor’s reported earnings would exceed the combined pay of Fury and Usyk, who compete at the pinnacle of the sport. Speaking on a recent episode of his YouTube podcast, Extra Thiccc, Schaub remarked,
“Even if he was the No. 1 pound-for-pound fighter in the world, there’s not a UFC fighter on this planet, in the history of that organization that can make $250 million in one night. It will never, ever happen. So even if none of this darkness was going on, let’s say he was 30-0, triple champ, quadruple champ, even if he was that, he still wouldn’t make $250 million [in the UFC].”
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Schaub pointed out the disparity, noting that McGregor, paired with a YouTuber and facing allegations, is reportedly set to earn more than the world’s top boxers. He stressed that no UFC fighter in history, no matter their achievements, could ever earn such a sum in one night.
Drake Names Nate Diaz And Conor McGregor As His Favorite UFC Fighters
Drake recently revealed that his all-time favorite UFC fighters are Nate Diaz and Conor McGregor, both known for their massive fan following and trash-talking skills. The Canadian rapper, who is famous for his combat sports bets and the “Drake Curse,” shared this during a casual livestream chat with Adin Ross when asked about his favorite fighter. In the video he said,
“The money, the wins, nothing. So to me, it’s Nate [Diaz]. That’s my favorite fighter because Nate is just crazy through and through. Obviously, I have other favorite fighters. I love Conor [McGregor] with all my heart, that’s my guy.”
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Drake also shared that he respects people for who they are and their backgrounds, emphasizing that nothing can change that. Meanwhile, there has been speculation about a potential Diaz vs. McGregor fight. However, fans will have to wait for official confirmation, as no promotion has publicly announced any upcoming fights for McGregor at this time.
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