5 reasons why Jake Paul could beat Conor McGregor in a boxing fight

#2. Conor McGregor's leg injury

UFC 264: Poirier vs. McGregor 3

While Conor McGregor may have lost his mental edge over his opponents, he has endured physical setbacks too.

The freak injury he faced at UFC 264 left him with a fractured tibia. That has cast doubts about the Irishman's fighting career. McGregor has blamed his history of arthritis and stress fractures as the reasons for his latest injury. But another main cause for it is his relative inactivity in recent years.

An injury to Conor McGregor's leg forced a Doctor's Stoppage in the #UFC264 main event.Dustin Poirier won via TKO. pic.twitter.com/jsZVltGniI

— ESPN MMA (@espnmma) July 11, 2021

So it's difficult to say whether McGregor will return to his best if he recovers from his latest setback. It could cost him more activity, and its certainly not going to improve his bone density. Returning after a hiatus would render him vulnerable, especially inside the boxing ring against a younger Jake Paul.

The Irishman is 33 and is not getting any younger. Given his recent injury, any hopes of him rediscovering his old form appear bleak. So a boxing fight against Jake Paul could only prove good for McGregor financially.

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#1. Jake Paul is getting better

Jake Paul vs. Tyron Woodley - Weigh In

Jake Paul made his amateur boxing debut against fellow YouTuber Deji Olatunji in 2018. He defeated the British guy via TKO in the fifth round.

Paul turned pro in 2019, picking up a first-round TKO against AnEsonGib, another internet celebrity. His second professional bout was against former NBA star Nate Robinson, whom Paul knocked out in the second round.

After picking up an amateur win, two professional wins, a three-fight knockout streak, Jack Paul has decent momentum. In April 2021, he faced former UFC star and wrestling Olympian Ben Askren in the biggest fight of his career. Quashing the hopes of MMA fans, Paul handed Askren a humiliating loss in round one via knockout.

In his most recent fight, Jake Paul proved that he is only getting better. He faced former UFC champion Tyron Woodley - his toughest challenger yet - but went toe-to-toe with the veteran for eight rounds. Jake Paul eventually won via split decision, a result that was contested by many in favor of the former Disney star.

the experts have spoken👀 pic.twitter.com/zUpLN737VI

— Jake Paul (@jakepaul) September 1, 2021

Despite getting gassed out and standing up against a powerful striker, Jake Paul proved he was only getting better. At just 24, Paul is only approaching his prime and getting better. So against McGregor, Paul could have another routine win.