Jake Paul isn’t at all impressed with Conor McGregor – who has documented his training return.
McGregor hasn’t fought in the UFC since his 2021 defeat to Dustin Poirier, but has two fights remaining on his contract with Dana White‘s promotion.
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Paul wants McGregor to call a day on his combat sports career
He recently announced his intentions to finally make a comeback on the UFC White House card in 2026, and even entered the drug testing pool.
Now McGregor is looking to continue his preparations, and has began training in new footage on social media.
The Irishman was seen practicing his striking before throwing multiple round house kicks as he worked on his combinations.
But YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul, who has criticised and feuded with McGregor in the past, took a brutal stance on his new work.
He wrote in the comments: “Bro just give it up lol.”
Paul was inciting that McGregor should give up his MMA career entirely at the age of 37.
And that was a viewpoint shared by some fans in the comments, as one agreed: “You had a great run, but its done.”
Another wrote: “Shadow boxing is sadly the only kind of boxing we’ll ever see Conor do again.”
Paul has regularly called out McGregor for either an MMA or boxing showdown, but official talks never materialised.
The pair met at US president Donald Trump’s inauguration earlier in the year, but were seemingly on more positive terms.
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Many believe McGregor’s time in the octagon is already overCredit: Getty
McGregor has responded to the American sporadically, but is clearly now driven by new ambitions to return to the cage.
History will be made on the White House bill, with UFC superstar Jon Jones also wanting to fight on the card.
McGregor has teased several names for his return from a lengthy hiatus including Michael Chandler.
He was set to face Chandler last year but the bout collapsed as he was forced to withdraw with a new injury.
But there is a feeling of unfinished business and it could be a good tune-up opportunity.
The likes of Paddy Pimblett and Ilia Topuria would also be big name opportunities if McGregor is able to draw them into a showdown.
His star power is unrivalled but he is unlikely to receive the title mix on merit, having won one UFC fight since 2016.