Former two-weight champion, Conor McGregor has addressed the cancelling of a pre-fight press convention forward of his UFC 303 return in Dublin this night, claiming “obstacles” out of the promotion’s and fighter’s management led to the occasion’s cancellation.
In a single day, the UFC launched an official assertion confirming how their slated press occasion – that includes McGregor and incoming opponent, Michael Chandler, set to happen at 5pm GMT from the 3Arena, had been postponed.
“Pricey UFC fans-” UFC posted on their official X account. “The #UFC303 press convention scheduled for Monday, June third. in Dublin, Eire at 3Arena has been postponed till additional discover. We sincerely apologize to all of the followers who had been planning to attend. When we now have additional data on a brand new date and time, we are going to share it instantly. -Thanks.”
And amid hypothesis concerning the cancellation of the occasion, McGregor reportedly had himself cancelled media obligations with broadcast partners of the UFC, previous to the press convention’s cancellation.
Moreover, reviews additionally claimed that right this moment’s cancellation of the Dublin press occasion had nothing to do with alcohol or drug-related issues for McGregor – regardless of continued hypothesis from followers and critics on social media.
Conor McGregor addresses UFC 303 presser postponement
Addressing the occasion’s postponement tonight, McGregor apologized to followers, earlier than confirming he would nonetheless make his return to the Octagon at UFC 303 in a scheduled combat towards Chandler on the 29. of this month in Las Vegas.
“In session with the UFC, right this moment’s press convention was cancelled as a result of a sequence of obstacles outdoors of our management,” Conor McGregor posted on his official X account. “I apologize to my Irish followers, and followers world wide, for the inconvenience and respect all of your ardour and assist. I can’t wait to placed on the best all-time present within the Octagon.”
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