Jake Paul has urged Dana White to ‘free’ Conor McGregor from his UFC deal.
Paul has been in the headlines this week, given he fought heavyweight legend and White’s friend Mike Tyson in a huge event in Texas, winning on points.
The YouTube-turned-boxer has become a stable in the combat sports world, and has regularly feuded with UFC kingpin White.
He has made an enemy of White, attempting to assassinate his character regularly, while ripping into his decisions with the UFC including over fighter pay.
But his latest digs have come in a crazy social media rant, where he accused White of being a ‘failed’ boxing promoter, given the American has recently ventured into squared circle promotion.
White has been helping guide the career of Irish star Callum Walsh, with his fights having been broadcast on UFC Fight Pass.
And he has since teased a full move into boxing next year, with an announcement due on a potential promotional move in partnership with Saudi boxing chief Turki Alalshikh.
But by using UFC superstar and rival McGregor, Paul has ripped into White by mocking him over the Irishman’s current deal.
He tweeted: “Dana White has a been boxing promoter his whole career.
“All these nut riders need to do their research. His TV show failed.
“Couldn’t sell 4K tickets in Dublin with that useless Irish boxer he’s promoting.
“And he is not fighters first. He’s Dana first. Builds you up and tears you down.
“Now Conor McGregor is hostage. Free Conor.”
The social media attack saw him also attach a screenshot of news that White’s old boxing reality TV series ‘The Fighters’ was cancelled in 2014.
McGregor has also made an enemy of Paul during his time, with the pair having teased a showdown.
But the world-renowned superstar hasn’t fought since breaking his leg in 2021, and has yet to pencil in a full competitive return.
He was set to fight Michael Chandler last year, but was eyeing a date early in 2025, although that now appears to be off the cards.
White, in his latest update on McGregor’s return, insisted it could now be delayed until later in 2025, another significant blow.
He has two fights remaining on his current deal, and has disagreed with the UFC president on his return date in the past.
Irrespective of Paul’s comments, it is highly unlikely White would ever release his most prominent name on the roster until the agreement is complete.
But with White set to try his hand at a full career in boxing promotion, McGregor could still remain involved given he has spoken about a return to the ring in the past.
Paul’s comments will likely reignite the feud between the fighting name again, but White is normally unfazed by the YouTube star’s call-outs.
The UFC huncho has already spoken about ‘El Gallo’ this weekend, backing his friend Tyson who Paul failed to KO in their surprise showdown.
