Conor McGregor Denies Rehab Rumors After Fight Cancellation


Conor McGregor Denies Rehab Rumors After Fight Cancellation
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Conor McGregor's UFC Return Postponed

Conor McGregor's highly anticipated UFC return against Michael Chandler has been called off due to an undisclosed injury, forcing the former two-weight champion to withdraw from the bout.

Rehab Rumors Rubbished by McGregor's Team

Former UFC star and ESPN pundit Chael Sonnen made headlines by claiming McGregor's fight was axed because he is in rehab for substance abuse, including alcohol. McGregor's publicist Karen Kessler has vehemently denied these allegations, stating that McGregor is with his family and looking forward to a new fight date.

McGregor's Statement on Fight Postponement

In response to the cancellation, McGregor shared on Instagram that he sustained an injury prior to the press conference, requiring more time to heal than initially anticipated. He assured fans and opponents that he will return to the octagon at his best.