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Jake Paul: Conor McGregor bout is ‘a lot closer,’ could happen within 24 months

Jake Paul thinks a fight against UFC star Conor McGregor could happen sooner rather than later.

Paul will step into the boxing ring for the third time as a professional this Saturday, facing former ONE FC champion and UFC welterweight Ben Askren live on Triller Fight Club.

The YouTube and Internet celebrity Paul campaigned for a fight with McGregor after he knocked out former NBA player Nate Robinson last November. Talking at the pre-fight press conference for his fight with Askren, Paul weighed in on a future fight with McGregor.

“I think we both are on a road to each other,” Paul said.