It was recently announced that the highly anticipated UFC 303 press conference, scheduled for June 3 in Dublin, Ireland, has been postponed. While the promotion didn’t initially reveal the reason for canceling the event, a recent report indicates that Conor McGregor may have suffered a minor injury ahead of his long-awaited return to action.
🚨 Ariel Helwani says he can confirm with 100% certainty that the #UFC303 press-conference today wasn’t cancelled due to any “out of athletic activities” such as drinking, scandals, etc.
He also confirms that as of now, the fight between Chandler and McGregor is still on for… pic.twitter.com/HihcTgpmz3
— Championship Rounds (@ChampRDS) June 3, 2024
While fans speculated that the postponement might be due to a drug-related issue or legal trouble, veteran reporter Ariel Helwani confirmed that wasn’t the case. Instead, an ESPN Deportes journalist speculated that McGregor might be dealing with a small injury. The Irishman notably canceled other media obligations after the news broke last weekend.
Conor McGregor’s Return
Conor McGregor hasn’t graced the octagon since his devastating loss to Dustin Poirier at UFC 264 in July 2021. In that fight, McGregor suffered a first-round knockout after breaking his leg. Now, as he prepares for his return, fans eagerly await the rescheduled press conference and the UFC 303 event headlined by the McGregor-Chandler fight, set to take place on June 29.
In consultation with the UFC, todays press conference was cancelled due to a series of obstacles outside of our control. I apologize to my Irish fans, and fans around the world, for the inconvenience and appreciate all your passion and support. I can’t wait to put on the greatest…
— Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) June 3, 2024
Conor McGregor’s Apology to Fans
In a heartfelt apology to fans, McGregor promised to put on the “greatest all-time show” in the cage upon his return. Tickets for the presser reportedly sold out in less than four minutes, highlighting the anticipation surrounding this event.
Conor McGregor stated “In consultation with the UFC, todays press conference was cancelled due to a series of obstacles outside of our control. I apologize to my Irish fans, and fans around the world, for the inconvenience and appreciate all your passion and support. I can’t wait to put on the greatest all-time show in the Octagon.”
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