UFC superstar Conor McGregor is not currently receiving treatment for substance abuse, contrary to the claims made by Chael Sonnen on his “Good Guy/Bad Guy” show with Daniel Cormier. A representative for McGregor has firmly denied the allegations, stating that the fighter’s withdrawal from his bout against Michael Chandler was due to an injury sustained during training.
During the show, Sonnen, known as the American Gangster, suggested that McGregor’s reason for backing out of the fight was not the injury he claimed, but rather a stint in rehab. Sonnen and Cormier discussed the irony of both McGregor and Chandler having massive interests in alcohol products, with Sonnen hinting that one side was “in the middle of rehab for substance abuse, including alcohol.”
Sonnen went on to make several thinly veiled references to McGregor, mentioning his Proper No. 12 whiskey and joking about being in a “proper facility” watching himself not have drinks. He also claimed that people around McGregor have been “sworn to secrecy” about the real reason behind the fight cancellation.
However, McGregor’s representative, Karen Kessler, was quick to shut down Sonnen’s accusations. “The fight was cancelled after an injury he sustained during training,” Kessler told TMZ Sports. “He is looking forward to a new date.”
The cancellation of the highly anticipated fight between McGregor and Chandler has raised many questions, including the extent and nature of McGregor’s injury. While Chandler has expressed his disappointment in an emotional video, McGregor’s social media accounts have remained active, although this does not necessarily prove his personal involvement in the posts.
As speculation continues to swirl around the reasons behind the fight cancellation, fans and the MMA community await further updates on McGregor’s condition and the rescheduling of the bout. The UFC superstar’s representative remains adamant that the cancellation was due to an injury and not any substance abuse issues or rehab, as suggested by Chael Sonnen.
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