"The downfall has to be studied for generations" - Fans react as Conor McGregor opens up as underdog for potential Logan Paul fight

The reported Conor McGregor vs. Logan Paul boxing match has not been well-received by fans on social media. Now that odds have been released for the bout, with McGregor as a slight underdog, the MMA community has taken to X to express their thoughts on the matter.

For context, the oddsmakers at Home of Fight Picks have the Irishman as a +120 underdog, while Paul is a -150 favorite. Given the disparity in both men's striking ability, the fact that McGregor isn't favored to beat the WWE Superstar has caused fans to reevaluate his legacy.

One fan questioned how anyone could find Paul to be a competent boxer, as he has a much weaker grasp on the fundamentals than his younger brother does.

"Tho this may not happen why the hell do people think Logan is even a competent boxer?"

Others felt it was a sign of McGregor's downfall.

"The downfall has to be studied for generations"

Some even predicted that the bout would be predetermined, which is an accusation that Paul's brother recently dealt with.

"It's an exhibition so it's already rigged"

Another fan, though, pointed out the significant weight advantage Paul would enjoy over McGregor in a hypothetical bout.

"Logan is 30 lbs heavier than him"

A collage of fan reactions can be seen below:

Fan reactions to Conor McGregor vs. Logan Paul odds

McGregor's claim about fighting Paul was made this week, where he further claimed that the reported scrap would be an exhibition boxing match in India at the request of the billionaire Ambani family.

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Conor McGregor lost his last boxing match

Back in 2017, Conor McGregor faced Floyd Mayweather Jr. in one of the biggest crossover bouts of all time. The pair came together at light middleweight for a boxing match that saw 'Money' seize control of the later rounds to author a 10th round TKO of the Irishman.

After the loss, McGregor returned to the UFC to far less success, going 1-3 in his next four bouts, ultimately leading to his decline as a combat sports athlete and an overall downward spiral engulfing his public profile.