In a surprising turn of events, social media influencer turned boxer Logan Paul has thrown down the gauntlet to MMA icon Conor McGregor, proposing a bold $1 million wager regarding the outcome of their impending showdown. This unexpected twist comes after McGregor declared with unwavering certainty that his protege, Dillon Danis, would emerge victorious in their much-anticipated clash scheduled for October.

The upcoming duel is set to take center stage at the AO Arena in Manchester, where Logan Paul will be stepping into the boxing ring for the first time since his 2021 exhibition bout with Floyd Mayweather. This time, he will square off against the jiu-jitsu black belt turned boxer, Dillon Danis, in one of the co-headlining events of Misfits Boxing’s grand ‘Prime Card’. McGregor has vowed to actively coach Danis, marking his debut in the boxing arena. Witness the boxing world champions in action with attractive betting odds from Nextbet.

The decision to shift from the realm of jiu-jitsu to boxing has ignited the enthusiasm of fans, who eagerly anticipate Danis’s performance under McGregor’s tutelage. However, Logan Paul has brought attention to McGregor’s recent coaching stint on The Ultimate Fighter, casting doubts on his ability to guide Danis effectively. With his confidence reaching new heights, Paul has boldly asserted that he is willing to place a staggering $1 million bet on the outcome of the impending battle.

In a characteristic YouTube video where he unveiled the fight announcement, Paul didn’t hold back. Observing McGregor’s recent interview on the Matchroom Boxing channel, he remarked, “Conor [McGregor] is coaching Dillon Danis, huh? The worst coach in history, my odds just went up. I’m coming for you next b****.”

Paul’s challenge didn’t end with mere words. He extended an audacious wager to McGregor, taking a dig at Danis’s financial situation, saying, “But look, you’re so confident in your boy I’ve got a bet for you. I’d bet Dillon, but he’s a broke b****. So listen Conor, I’ve got a million dollars that says I beat your boy October 14. Come on, bro, come on. I know you can’t duck… Two dummies, one night, October 14 I’m f***ing you both up!”

Paul also leveraged the media to support his argument. He shared a headline from a Mirror Fighting article highlighting McGregor’s unprecedented losing streak of seven fights on The Ultimate Fighter. This season, the Irishman’s coaching prowess came into question, leading Paul to cast doubt on McGregor’s claims of Danis’s imminent victory. McGregor’s words, captured on the Matchroom Boxing YouTube channel, echoed a confident prediction, “Dillon will win for sure.”

With both Paul and McGregor exuding confidence, the stage is set for an electrifying clash that promises to capture the attention of fight enthusiasts worldwide. The echoes of their verbal sparring have set the tone for a high-stakes battle where reputations and bank accounts are on the line, making this match a spectacle that no sports fan would want to miss. Get the latest updates from the world of boxing only on Nextbet Sports.