Conor McGregor’s training partner calls out Jake Paul’s $4M boxing offer 

YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul gets mocked by Conor McGregor's friend, Dillon Danis, on social media over a new fight.

Conor McGregor’s training partner calls out Jake Paul’s $4M boxing offer 

Jake Paul and Dillon Danis get into a new dispute (via MMA Fighting/Imago)

Jake Paul is a major boxing figure, rising from YouTube fame to become a widely recognized name in combat sports. His ability to attract attention has earned him a massive following, making him one of the sport’s most talked-about personalities. Known for stirring controversy, Paul frequently engages with celebrities in the combat sports world, fueling rivalries and media buzz.

His latest feud involves Dillon Danis, a former training partner of Conor McGregor, adding another chapter to his history of conflicts. Recently, Paul had a back-and-forth X battle with his old rival Tommy Fury. Paul accused Fury of ducking him while offering him $4M for a bout. This prompted Danis to take the opportunity and mock Paul. 

How am I making more to fight KSI, and Jake calls himself the face of boxing? 

Dillon Danis via X 
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Paul and Fury’s rivalry began with intense trash talk, leading to multiple canceled fights before finally clashing in February 2023. Fury won via split decision, handing Paul his first boxing loss. It seems like their heated feud continues, with Paul seeking a rematch to avenge his defeat. On the other hand, Danis has also landed himself a bout with Paul’s old rival.

Danis and KSI were scheduled to box on March 29 in Manchester, reigniting their previous rivalry, which got fans’ attention. However, KSI withdrew due to a severe illness, leaving him unable to train effectively.  Danis responded by mocking KSI’s withdrawal, questioning his resilience publicly. As of now, no new date has been announced for their rescheduled bout. 

Jake Paul speaks on Dillon Danis’s next fight

Jake Paul and Dillon Danis have a long-standing rivalry fueled by insults, social media jabs, and challenges to fight inside the ring. Their feud intensified when Danis targeted Jake’s brother, Logan Paul, launching personal attacks and mocking his relationship with his fiancee, Nina Agdal. Logan fought Danis in a boxing match, dominating him and winning by disqualification after Danis attempted an illegal guillotine choke.

Jake Paul comments on Dillon Danis vs. KSI
Jake Paul comments on Dillon Danis vs. KSI (via X)

Paul mocked Danis after his loss, further escalating tensions and keeping their rivalry alive in the combat sports world. According to Paul, Danis doesn’t have any money and crossed the line in the fight business. In a recent podcast, he slammed both Danis and KSI for fighting each other. 

It doesn’t (make sense) Logan already beat him (Danis) easily. None of KIS’s fights make sense. He literally just wants to do easy a** fights to get through.

Jake Paul via BS W/ Jake Paul 
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Paul also has an ongoing beef with KSI due to online insults, failed fight negotiations, and claims about who was the better boxer. Both fighters have accused each other of ducking, with KSI mocking Paul’s sole career loss. Despite heated exchanges online, their fight hasn’t materialized, leaving fans wondering if they’ll ever settle their rivalry inside the ring.

Jake Paul came close to Canelo Alvarez bout, now targets another big name

Jake Paul has undoubtedly influenced boxing by bringing mainstream attention, celebrity crossovers, and younger audiences to the sport through the internet. His promotional efforts and fighter pay advocacy have pressured boxing organizations to improve conditions, making him controversial. Despite criticism, his fights generate massive viewership, proving his ability to draw interest and reshape boxing.

Jake Paul's influence in boxing
Jake Paul’s influence in boxing (via X)

His last bout with the legendary Mike Tyson was a massive hit and was steamed by millions of fans online. He was recently close to signing a contract with Mexican world boxing champion, Canelo Alvarez. However, due to Saudi promoter Turki Alalshikh‘s intervention, the deal was stopped.

This started an online back and forth between Alvarez and Paul who didn’t shy away from mocking each other. Currently, Paul is exploring several potential boxing matches for his return. Additionally, he has expressed interest in fighting former heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua in 2026. Despite these discussions, no official fight has been confirmed yet.