JAKE PAUL has offered to save UFC 303 amid concerns over Conor McGregor’s return.
McGregor is set to face Michael Chandler in his return fight after three years away, but the fight appears to be in doubt.
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According to esteemed reporter Ariel Helwani, the confrontation is in “limbo” for undisclosed reasons.
This sent social media into a frenzy amid UFC and McGregor’s silence with questions about the status of UFC 303.
Bantamweight champion Sean O’Malley, 29, was quick to comment by posting: “I’m going to fight @jakepaul to save UFC 303.”
Paul, who is a friend of O’Malley, responded: “MMA fight before Tyson.”
He followed up with: “100% they will kill Omalley in MMA He is a small man PFL Vs UFC June 29th.”
Despite both agreeing to the crossover confrontation, several obstacles remain in the way.
First, Paul signs a contract with the Professional Fighters League, a rival promotion to the UFC.
And his last fight was at 4lb cruiserweight boxing’s 14th limit – O’Malley is FOUR STONES lighter at MMA’s 135lb limit of 9st 9lb.
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But Paul is expected to debut in MMA later this year for the PFL.
First, he has a fight scheduled for November 15th against boxing icon Mike Tyson, which has been postponed until July 20th.
Tyson – who will be 58 at the time of the fight – suffered a bout of ulcers while boarding a flight and was removed from training.
SunSport understands Paul is considering fighting in a fight to keep busy before his rescheduled meeting with Iron Mike.
Meanwhile, Helwani said the UFC is looking at alternative options if McGregor, 34, is unable to fight Chandler, 38, in Las Vegas.
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