Conor McGregor deletes controversial joke about Jake Paul and Prichard Colon

Conor McGregor deleted a controversial social media post where he joked that Jake Paul would fight Prichard Colon, who is paralyzed. The post drew significant backlash after Paul’s recent victory over Mike Tyson, which improved his boxing record to 11-1. Colon suffered a brain hemorrhage in 2015 and has been in a coma. McGregor's comment was seen as insensitive, prompting many to criticize him. Paul, after defeating Tyson, faced scrutiny for his choice of opponents, as many believe he has not fought elite fighters in their prime. In response to criticism, Paul defended his performance against Tyson, stating it was difficult to engage with an opponent who was just trying to survive. He acknowledged that he embraces being a controversial figure in the sport.