Contrary to what Chael Sonnen has recently said, Conor McGregor is not receiving treatment for substance abuse. Sonnen made the claim on his “Good Guy/Bad Guy” program with Daniel Cormier on Monday, refuting McGregor’s claim that he had to pull out of his planned bout with Michael Chandler due to an injury.
During the conversation, Sonnen alluded to McGregor’s past with alcohol advertising without specifically identifying the fighter. Cormier further on the allusion by bringing up McGregor’s Proper No. 12 whiskey. Sonnen said,
“What incredible irony that both sides have these massive interests in alcohol, and one side is in the middle of rehab for substance abuse, including alcohol,”.
“Have this proper drink. I’ll see you in a proper while, ’cause I’m in a proper facility right now watching me not have drinks.”
However, TMZ Sports reported that McGregor is not receiving treatment.
Sonnen rejects Connor McGregor’s rumors of substance abuse
In addition, Sonnen implied that McGregor’s close associates had been “sworn to secrecy” on the real cause of his withdrawal, adding that he had no desire to “play along” with the claim of an injury.
Sonnen’s allegations were sharply refuted by McGregor’s agent, who asserted that his client is not receiving treatment. Karen Kessler told TMZ Sports,
“The fight was cancelled after an injury he sustained during training,”.
“He is looking forward to a new date.”
Regarding the postponed bout, there is still a lot of unanswered questions, including what exactly injured McGregor. In a rematch with Jiri Prochazka, Alex Pereira will defend his light-heavyweight title at UFC 303 at T-Mobile Arena.
Carlos Ulberg will now fight Anthony Smith in place of Jamahal Hill in the co-main event, which will now pit Brian Ortega against Diego Lopes.
