UFC fans convinced they have worked out Conor McGregor’s injury as pics emerge of star days before pulling out of fight
FANS are convinced they have figured out the secret injury that forced Conor McGregor out of fighting Michael Chandler.
McGregor was due to face Chandler on June 29 in his first bout for three years – until the unthinkable happened.
For the first time in the Irishman’s UFC career, he was forced out after an injury in training camp emerged.
UFC boss Dana White and McGregor himself spoke out to confirm it was injury that caused the bout to be scrapped.
But few details have emerged on what exactly happened to the former UFC champion.
McGregor has since taken to social media to post pictures posing with his youngest child Mack and during a night out at his Black Forge Inn pub.
And eagle-eyed fans noticed the Irishman wearing slippers – leading to theories he hurt his toes or feet.
One said: “Just an observation but in the latest McGregor snaps he’s wearing loose/comfy slippers.
“Which makes me wonder if he has a toe/foot injury.”
One theorised: “I’m going to say it’s located on the foot with the footwear choice.”
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With more sides to his personality than an Octagon, Conor McGregor's rise has been an enthralling watch.
Going from UFC icon to entrepreneur and Hollywood star, the Irishman has transcended the sport he helped bring to the masses.
He has four children with fiancee Dee Devlin and the family enjoy a lavish lifestyle.
McGregor has not fought in UFC since breaking his leg in a trilogy fight with Dustin Poirier in 2021.
That has not stopped him amassing a net worth of over £150m thanks to his Proper No Twelve whiskey and fashion line.
And he is due to return to the Octagon at UFC 303 in an eagerly-awaited headline clash with Michael Chandler.
McGregor also starred alongside Jake Gyllenhaal in the Amazon Prime remake of classic movie Road House, although he is dreading his mum seeing one X-rated scene.
Notorious turned up to the premiere in a £60,000 suit that was outdone by his £460k watch.
The only thing sharper than his fashion sense is his tongue and the Dubliner has several bitter spats under his belt, including with UFC legend Khabib Nurmagomedov.
That row led to one of his biggest controversies in 2018 as he travelled 3,000 miles to confront Khabib in a vicious attack on his bus.
He pleaded guilty to assault after punching a man in a pub in 2018 and had his £150k Bentley seized by police for driving offences four years later.
Joe Rogan lashed out at McGregor in a four-letter outburst and the Irishman has also fired shots at Jake Paul, KSI and Tommy Fury.
Boxing great Floyd Mayweather also has McGregor on his enemy list after the pair clashed in a cross-sport bout in 2017.
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McGregor has not fought since July 2021 when he broke his leg against Dustin Poirier.
But for the first time in his UFC career, he was forced to pull out of a fight but took to social media to assure he will return.
McGregor, 35, wrote: “Very tough to be ruled out of my scheduled return bout.
“I picked up an injury prior to the press conference that required more time to heal than was available to me.
“The decision to postpone the fight was not made lightly, but one made in consultation with my doctors, the UFC, and my team.
“My fans and opponent deserve me at my best for this fight and we will get there!
“Thank you for the messages of support, I am in good spirits and confident I’ll be back!”
No rescheduled date has been announced but August or September has been mooted as target dates.