Astonishing reason why Dana White stopped Conor McGregor vs Logan Paul from happening
Astonishing reason why Dana White stopped Conor McGregor vs Logan Paul from happening
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Dana White blocked Conor McGregor's proposed boxing exhibition against Logan Paul because of his hatred for the WWE superstar's brother Jake, a source has told DailyMail.com. McGregor, who has not competed in the UFC for three-and-a-half years, was recently in talks over a potential $250million showdown with Logan in Mumbai, India later this year.
![[White's deep dislike for Jake Paul meant he had no intention of letting McGregor face Logan]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/26/00/94517007-14325527-image-m-28_1737851193314.jpg)
The highly-anticipated event was reportedly set to involve India's billionaire Ambani family, despite their involvement never being confirmed publicly. However, McGregor revealed earlier this week that negotiations are now over because the UFC refused to approve the bout.
![[McGregor was in talks over a potential $250m boxing showdown with Logan in Mumbai]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/26/00/94517005-14325527-image-m-32_1737851371119.jpg)
Given he is still under contract, the Irishman is unable to take part in combat events away from the MMA promotion without its blessing. And while many would assume the UFC's decision to reject the exhibition is due to their desire to see McGregor back in an Octagon, DailyMail.com understands that White's deep dislike for Logan's younger brother is the reason it isn't happening.
![[But White, his boss at the UFC, blocked the fight due to his dislike for Logan's brother Jake]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/26/00/94519445-14325527-image-m-37_1737851447679.jpg)
Dana White stopped Conor McGregor (right) from fighting Logan Paul (left) because of his hatred for the WWE superstar's brother Jake (center), a source has told DailyMail.com. White's deep dislike for Jake Paul meant he had no intention of letting McGregor face Logan.
![[The UFC president still has McGregor under contract, with two fights remaining on his deal]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/26/00/94519457-14325527-image-a-36_1737851446360.jpg)
The UFC president has traded insults with Jake Paul in the media for years, with the YouTuber-turned-boxer frequently accusing him of underpaying his fighters and treating them inadequately. Dana has also been highly critical of Jake's foray into boxing, including when he took on a 58-year-old Mike Tyson back in November.
