Fans laugh as Conor McGregor tells Logan Paul over a phone call their boxing match is happening

Conor McGregor has done it again-stirred the internet with just one phone call. The UFC superstar reportedly made light of a $500 million boxing match with YouTuber-turned-boxer Logan Paul. Loud-mouthed McGregor, known for his bold claims and headline-grabbing antics, told Paul, "It can and it will happen," sending social media into states of amusement and outright disbelief.

Given that Logan Paul has not been new to high-profile fights, the mere consideration of going in the ring with McGregor has left many fans' heads popping.

The venue rumors in Mumbai, India, and eye-popping purse money only added fuel to the fire. The idea of mixing McGregor’s MMA legacy with Paul’s influencer-driven fame might sound lucrative on paper, but fans were quick to voice their doubts—and their jokes.

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McGregor and Paul’s $500M Fight Rumor Goes Viral

The buzz began when Logan Paul claimed Conor reached out to him with the tantalizing prospect of a boxing match. Paul, ever the showman, called it a “no-brainer,” fueling speculation that he sees this as his next big move after recent successes in influencer boxing and WWE.

The rumored venue and the astronomical payout, however, had fans questioning whether this was a legitimate proposal or just another over-the-top publicity stunt.

With McGregor’s history of making grandiose statements and Paul’s ability to drum up internet hype, the story quickly went viral. The $500 million figure more money than some championship fights generate made the proposal seem almost too good to be true, and fans weren’t shy about saying so.

Social media went into overdrive as fans poked fun at the supposedly big fight, and the absurd claims turned comical License to Print Money. Many zeroed in on that stratospheric $500 million figure and how Conor and Paul could conceivably believe they'd pull that kind of number. "There's absolutely no chance that fight would generate $500 mil,"

Another chimed in with,

"How Conor thinks he's walking into that payday with Paul"

Others simply couldn't resist trolling McGregor and Paul themselves. One said,

"Bro's selling him dreams like Chandler," referring to the iconic sitcom character known for sarcasm.

Another said, hilariously:

"Never trust a guy with two first names." That at the name of Logan Paul.

The roasting, as expected, was endless:

"Because Conor McGregor has never told a lie before."

The skepticism extended even to Logan Paul's boxing credentials:

"Epic fight…. Logan thinks people consider him an actual boxer," a fan joked,

highlighting the gulf between how Paul viewed himself and how he was viewed by others.

It was as if the creativity and humor of fans overshadowed the very idea of the fight, turning it into a viral spectacle. While many aren't taking the rumors seriously, they're more than happy to join in on the fun.

Whether the fight materializes or not is a different story altogether, but for sure, both Conor and Paul have mastered the art of staying relevant. Meanwhile, fans are satisfied just sitting back and enjoying the trash talk with many saying this fight is more likely to happen in their heads than it is in the ring.

For now, the mythical $500 million boxing match is more a meme than an actual event. But combat sports and influencer boxing have taught us better than to write off even the wildest, most improbable storylines. And if nothing else, Conor and Paul have succeeded in doing what they do best: keeping everyone talking.