Conor McGregor recently announced his spectacular return to the boxing championship with an exhibition against the social media influencer Logan Paul, that will take place at Wankhede Stadium, India, in 2025.
The announcement comes as a major shift for the 36-YO Irishman since his career had come to a stop after his severe injury during his trilogy fight against Dustin Poirier almost 3 years ago at UFC 264. This iconic boxing exhibition will be a $250 million bout at Mumbai’s popular stadium which shows McGregor’s expression of love for India.
The Backstory of the Mega-Fight
McGregor confirmed last week through social media, suggesting his comeback to the boxing ring and not the Octagon. He posted on X about the preliminary agreements with the Ambani family in India to stage a highly anticipated bout.
This event is associated with the Visit India Tourism campaign, which will take place in the iconic Wankhede cricket stadium which can hold 33,000. McGregor will earn an astronomical amount of $250 million from this bout, making this one of the most profitable in boxing history.
McGregor shared his excitement by posting emojis of the Indian flag and a heart alongside the announcement of the bout. McGregor has remained mostly inactive since injury in 2021 against Dustin Poirier and the recent legal issues and controversies have affected his UFC comeback. McGregor also faced criticisms when his fight against Michael Chandler was canceled after he picked up an injury in training camp.
The YouTuber-turned-boxer Logan Paul is known for his extravagant fights against major celebrities such as Floyd Mayweather. His speculation about this dream matchup between McGregor and Logan Paul comes days after Logan’s brother Jake Paul took his fight against Mike Tyson during a boxing match in November. Logan Paul is also expected to get a significant part of the earnings. To get more updates on upcoming boxing matches, turn to the best UFC trusted betting sites.
Wankhede Stadium: The Perfect Venue for a Historical Event
The venue for the historic event between McGregor and Logan Paul has been strategically planned. Mumbai’s selection for the match serves as a potential venue, which has added to the intrigue.
Conventionally, boxing championships are hosted in international hubs like London and Las Vegas but the growing reputation of the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, as the most popular sports entertainment hub has tipped the levels in its favor. Many sources have shown records where major stakeholders such as international promoters have been eyeing the iconic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai as the potential venue which has a capacity to host over 33,000 fans. Previously, the Wenkhede Stadium has hosted many other iconic events, including the 2011 World Cup. The bout between McGregor and Paul is a part of the Visit India campaign, which aims to promote the country’s tourism on a global level.
