Tensions between Jake and Logan Paul amidst recent reports linking them both to a Conor McGregor fight are temporarily on hold for Christmas.
It’s been a wild week for the Paul brothers as they prepare to enjoy the Christmas holiday. After Logan was initially linked to fight talks with UFC superstar Conor McGregor, the internet nearly broke earlier this week after reports surfaced that Jake was also in talks for a boxing match with the former UFC champ.
While details surrounding the firestorm fight talks remain cloudy, McGregor is eying a combat sports return in India for a boxing fight with either Paul brother. McGregor hasn’t fought since snapping his leg against Dustin Poirier at UFC 264.
The narrative that Jake and Logan were trying to snipe the McGregor fight from the other was further fueled after a series of cryptic social media posts from all parties involved. Despite the confusion surrounding the fight talks with the Paul brothers and McGregor, that didn’t stop the brothers from shooting some stunts while with family for Christmas.
Jake and Logan Paul share humorous clips together amidst Conor McGregor fight talks
In a collaborative Instagram post, Jake and Logan can be seen sliding on icy terrain in Ohio while spending time with family for Christmas.
“We do our own stunts, unsuccessfully lol,” Jake posted Tuesday. “So grateful for family and fun this Christmas. Never grow up kids. That’s the key. Love you all from the Pauls.”
Jake and Logan were linked to a similar tension-filled scenario last year during an episode of Logan’s IMPAULSIVE podcast. During Episode 390, Jake and Logan got into a heated argument over their boxing careers and the perception that Jake sniped a fight with Nate Diaz from Logan.
Cooler heads eventually prevailed, and Jake defeated Diaz in the ring by unanimous decision. Logan returned to the ring last year against former Bellator fighter Dillon Danis, earning a disqualification victory.
A Jake Paul vs. Diaz rematch has also been floated around after Diaz implored Jake to ‘sign the contract’ in a recent social media post.
UFC CEO Dana White teased a ‘surprise’ announcement during the UFC Tampa post-fight press conference, which many speculated had to do with McGregor and the Paul brothers. But as of this writing, nothing has been formally announced regarding a fight, although a proposed timeframe is reported for Summer 2025.
Christmas precedes potentially messy Paul vs. McGregor fight talks
Jake most recently defeated heavyweight boxing legend Mike Tyson in the ring just months ago for his fifth consecutive win. A rematch with Tommy Fury, who handed Jake his first career defeat last year, has also been proposed as a potential next fight for the polarizing boxer.
The new year could feature plenty of wild headlines featuring the Paul brothers and McGregor. For now, the Paul brothers seem on good terms as reported fight talks between both of them and McGregor move along.