CONOR McGREGOR has sensationally opened the door to the fight against Jake Paul, KSI and Tommy Fury – by dubbing the trio ‘NERDS’.

McGregor has been called out by all three boxing stars, but the UFC legend has always distanced himself from the crossover fights.

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But now it seems he has had a change of heart when asked to return to boxing and picked KSI as the best of the bunch to fight.

He told SneekPeakTV: “Yeah, you know, the YouTube nerds might say, I would consider that a nixer.

‘Your uncle’s friend needs a radiator in his house, so you take on a part-time job and get some extra income.

“I would consider them nixers. If I had to pick one I would say KSI, he has a big name in the UK”

The term “nixer” is Irish slang for a side job.

And McGregor put his MMA career aside in 2017 to switch to boxing and take on American icon Floyd Mayweather, who lost in ten rounds.

But due to his current UFC contract – which still has two fights remaining – the Irishman is banned from switching boxing again.

Although that has not stopped Paul – who returns against 57-year-old Mike Tyson on July 20 – from continuing to abuse McGregor.

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Meanwhile, Fury – who has defeated both Paul and KSI – became the latest to challenge the MMA great following news of Tyson’s shock comeback.

And McGregor, 35, said in response: “The Pauls – that Tyson fight is just strange to me, I hope Tyson takes his nose off.

‘I’m sure, at some point [I’ll end up fighting one of them]I’m sure, at some point. You know, we’ll go through all these guys.

“Fury called me yesterday, and he beat Jake and fought KSI, so it’s like a different little world, right?”

McGregor has yet to fight since July 2021, when he broke his leg in the early rounds of his fight with 35-year-old Dustin Poirier.

But he remains linked with a return against 37-year-old Michael Chandler despite growing frustrated as talks drag on.

And now McGregor has further teased another attempt at boxing as he concluded: ‘I’m open to it. I will never say no, I will never say no.”

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A NEW Prime energy drink has landed in Britain, but fans are all asking the same question.

The popular range of drinks, backed by Logan Paul and KSI, has now launched a new strawberry banana flavour.

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Prime announced the move in a post on X, formerly Twitter, saying: “Strawberry banana has arrived!

“We finally delivered our #1 requested flavor, which is now in stores.”

A retailer also posted about the latest Prime drink, writing on Facebook: “The latest Prime just arrived! Strawberry Banana flavor! Grab one before they’re all gone. No reserves. Limited stock.”

If online comments are to be believed, all fans wanted to know was how much the new drink cost.

A few people both posted: “How much please?”

While another said much the same, writing: “Anyone know how much?”

While a third said: “God knows how many.”

When The Sun Online checked the brand’s website there was no indication of the drink, let alone how much it cost.

Looking at online retailers, although the price varied wildly.

On Etsy it can be purchased for £6.99 for a 500ml bottle, while on Greens Essentials it was selling for £12.49.

Amazon is selling the drink for £14.99 per bottle.

The Amazon site says about the product: “Introducing the newest sensation in the hydration game: Prime Hydration – Strawberry Banana.

“This delicious new flavor is the latest innovation from Prime UK, brought to you by iconic duo Logan Paul and KSI.

“A refreshing mix that is not just a drink, but a statement of top performance and seductive taste, now available outside the US for the first time.”

The drink’s popularity grew after YouTube stars Logan Paul and KSI promoted the drink during high-profile celebrity boxing fights in Britain.

The duo came up with the idea for coconut water-based Prime Hydration after their last boxing match in 2019.

During a livestream, the pair said they wanted to emulate “the biggest companies in the world” with their products, including “Pepsi, Coke, Gatorade and Powerade.”

The YouTubers claimed that their biggest goals for their shared drink were flavor and hydration.

The duo have advertised their Prime Hydration brand as “when rivals come together as brothers and business partners to fill the void where great taste meets function.”

According to the manufacturers, Prime contains 10 percent coconut water, electrolytes, B vitamins and BCAAs.

The drink was released by a company called Congo Brands, promoted by Logan Paul and KSI.

The Kentucky-based company received the “Rising Star” award at the 2022 BevNET Awards.

The Sun Online has contacted Prime for comment.

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KSI has dismissed the upcoming fight between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson after their boxing match was announced.

The Problem Child will face the former world heavyweight champion on July 20.

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Tyson, 57, reigned as the undisputed heavyweight king between 1987 and 1990.

Paul also confirmed that the fight will be broadcast live on Netflix from AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.

Nicknamed the Death Star, the 80,000-capacity arena is home to the Dallas Cowboys and is the third largest NFL stadium.

Old Paul rival KSI has joined boxing fans in reacting to the news on social media.

He wrote: “50+ years old. No one wanted this… So sad to see man…”

Dillon Danis, who fought Paul’s older brother Logan last year, also wrote: “You’re fighting someone born in 1966. Shame on you.”

Former UFC champion Michael Bisping added: “You should be ashamed of yourself. And the biggest joke is you don’t even realize why.”

Fans agreed, with one commenting: “Everyone involved in making this fight happen should go to jail.”

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Another also said: “I can’t take this damn man seriously. Hell nah man.”

Paul is fresh off extending his professional boxing record to 9-1 on Saturday.

The 27-year-old picked up his sixth career knockout with a first-round stoppage of Ryan Bourland in Puerto Rico.

Meanwhile, Tyson hasn’t fought professionally since 2005, with a record of 50-6.

However, he has since appeared in two friendlies, most recently in November 2020.

Iron Mike fought to a split draw against fellow former World Champion Roy Jones Jr. on a map that also showed Paul.

The YouTuber turned boxer knocked out ex-NBA player Nate Robinson in the co-main event at the Staples Center in Los Angeles.

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TOMMY FURY criticized Miniminter after KSI’s Sidemen pal mocked his daughter’s name Bambi.

Tyson Fury’s younger brother defeated KSI in the boxing ring last year.

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The YouTube boxer refuted the result, although his appeal was subsequently rejected.

Appears on the What’s Good Podcast with RandolphMiniminter, real name Simon Minter, discussed the younger Fury brother.

He said: “It’s just weird to see Tommy Fury, this professional boxer.

“Obviously, everyone who thought, ‘Oh, I know boxing,’ said, ‘Tommy’s going to win and it’s not even going to be close.’

‘Until it got so close and then Tommy said he was done with influencer boxing.

“But he doesn’t want to fight Viddal Riley because he doesn’t want to sell tickets? Well, who is he trying to fight? People who sell tickets, influencers.”

Minter, 31, then frustrated Fury by mentioning his one-year-old daughter.

He joked that he didn’t understand the 24-year-old, adding: “I don’t know, his kid’s name is Bambi.”

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Fury then posted an Instagram story of himself blasting his rival.

He said, ‘Simon of the Sidemen.

“Say what you want about your buddy KSI losing, but don’t ever mention my daughter’s or my name again and you’ll be in trouble.

“Keep my child’s name out of your mouth.”

Fury has not fought since controversially beating KSI in October, having previously defeated Jake Paul.

Earlier this week, Paul’s business partner Nakisa Bidarian suggested his friend Fury could rematch in more than one discipline.

He said: “Jake has told Tommy he is willing to fight him in boxing, and if Jake wins, he is willing to enter the SmartCage in PFL with Tommy and give him another near eight-figure payday give to do that.

“So there is a path where it is worth almost $20m (£15.8m) in guaranteed money to effectively re-enter the Jake Paul competition.”

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PAULIE MALIGNAGGI has backed Wayne Rooney for a move into boxing, along with two other ex-Manchester United stars.

Rooney was given the opportunity to make the transition to the ring through KSI's Misfits Boxing promotion.

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And former world champion Malignaggi is all for it and wants both Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Romelu Lukaku to join him.

He told Lord Ping: “I don't think it's a bad idea, Wayne was always a physical attacker like a Christian Vieri type.

“I think Rooney has the physicality and the skills, he was a very strong and great athlete.

“He's a big boxing fan. When I met him he knew who I was, which put me off. I'm interested in boxing him.

“There are certain guys in football who could maybe put up a bit of a fight; Wayne Rooney, Romelu Lukaku, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, I agree.”

Rooney, 38, is an avid boxing fan and was infamously knocked out in his kitchen by fellow footballer Phil Bardsley during a drinking binge that spiraled out of control.

Ibrahimovic, 42, meanwhile, has a black belt in taekwondo, while Lukaku, 30, is known for his physicality on the court.

Malignaggi, a former super lightweight and welterweight champion, retired in 2017 and has since transitioned to expert.

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Similarly, Rooney is now out of action since hanging up his boots and taking up coaching.

But he was recently fired by Birmingham in January, giving Misfits – pioneers in celebrity fighting – the space to make him an offer.

Rooney confirmed a deal had been proposed but spoke out in pledging his future to football.

He continued The overlap podcast: “They have been in contact and popped the question, but I think at this point I want to focus on my return to management – ​​not boxing.”

SHOPPERS have been left in the lurch after a bargain store decided to sell Prime energy drinks for just 50p each.

BrandMax in Shirebrook, Nottinghamshire, is flogging the bottled spirit to a major discount while customers joke that “nobody wants to buy them.”

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Prime – a product line of sports drinks, drink mixes and energy drinks – has been a huge success since its release by YouTubers KSI and Logan Paul in 2022.

The drinks were particularly popular with schoolboys and teenagers and sold like hotcakes during their first year of production.

Many people even opted to buy in bulk to resell the £1.99 drink online for eye-watering prices, with fans willing to pay top dollar to get their hands on one.

Bottles have been listed on Facebook Marketplace for ten times the original price tag, with some selling for £25 each, while one person sold four for £50.

One woman even admitted to spending a whopping £1,200 on twelve cans of Prime drink after traveling 25 miles to find it.

On the shopping streets, stores are ordering en masse to meet customer demand.

But now it seems these demands have diminished, following BrandMax's decision to essentially give them away with their “2 for £1” deal.

An anonymous member of the Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK group on Facebook revealed the incredible deal by sharing an image of the store shelves.

Rows upon rows of Prime bottles can be seen stacked against each other, with large flyers promoting the deal.

One reads: “Weekend offer. Prime bottles 2 for £1. This shelf only.”

Many shoppers were amused at how the notoriously expensive drink was now being sold as cheaply as possible.

One person joked: “It sucks for those who overpaid.”

Another added: “Shout out to the people buying bottles for £10+.”

A third user said: “All those shipping containers from PRIME are arriving all at once, creating a glut!!! Will soon be cheaper than own brand Coke!!!”

One person even went so far as to say that stores sell them for 50 cents “because no one wants them.”

Both BrandMax and Prime have been contacted for comment.

It comes just a month after it was announced that a new Prime drink would be coming to Britain after the latest version sold out in both Aldi and Asda stores.

This time it contains ten calories, no sugar and 300 mg of electrolytes, available in five flavors. But you can only buy it if you are 18 years or older.

And a doctor has warned parents not to give the popular Prime drink to their children.

Dr. Deborah Lee, from Dr. Fox Online Pharmacyhas warned about the drink's high caffeine content.