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UFC star Conor McGregor caused a stir at the O2 Arena when he entered the ring before Anthony Joshua's fight, breaking British Boxing Board of Control (BBBoC) protocol. McGregor, who had cut short a family holiday, was present as his Irish Forged Stout was an official sponsor of the event. However, only BBBoC license holders are permitted in the ring, a rule McGregor was unaware of. Prior to Derek Chisora's victory over Gerald Washington, McGregor strutted around the ring and even posed for a photo with promoter Eddie Hearn.
A Violation of Protocol
Unbeknownst to Conor McGregor, he broke BBBoC protocol by entering the ring at the O2 Arena. The UFC superstar, who had made his way to the event from a family holiday, was seated ringside as his Irish Forged Stout was an official sponsor of the fight card. However, the BBBoC strictly permits only license holders into the ring, a rule that McGregor was unaware of.
A Star-Studded Evening
Prior to Derek Chisora's controversial victory over Gerald Washington, Conor McGregor made his presence known by strutting around the ring. The Irishman even took the opportunity to take a photo with promoter Eddie Hearn. McGregor had gifted Joshua a box of his Irish Forged Stout earlier in the week, showing admiration for the former champion and praising him and Hearn for their achievements.
Mixed Reactions
While some might argue that McGregor's breach of protocol was harmless and a result of his enthusiasm and support for the sport, others believe that rules are in place for a reason and must be adhered to at all times. Despite the violation, McGregor's endorsement of Joshua and his attendance at the event added an extra level of excitement and celebrity presence to the already star-studded evening.
