Conor McGregor on UFC 303 press conference cancellation – “I apologize to my Irish fans, and fans around the world”
Former two-division UFC champion Conor McGregor has released his first statement since the UFC announced that today’s UFC 303 press conference in Dublin, Ireland would be cancelled.
“In consultation with the UFC, today’s press conference was cancelled due to a series of obstacles outside of our control,” McGregor wrote on X. “I apologize to my Irish fans, and fans around the world, for the inconvenience and appreciate all your passion and support. I can’t wait to put on the greatest all-time show in the Octagon.”
In consultation with the UFC, todays press conference was cancelled due to a series of obstacles outside of our control. I apologize to my Irish fans, and fans around the world, for the inconvenience and appreciate all your passion and support. I can’t wait to put on the greatest…
— Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) June 3, 2024
The UFC promotion released a statement about the presser cancellation via social media but did not provide a reason for the move.
Dear UFC Fans–
The #UFC303 press conference scheduled for Monday June 3rd in Dublin, Ireland at 3Arena has been postponed until further notice. We sincerely apologize to all the fans who were planning to attend. When we have further information on a new date and time, we will… pic.twitter.com/nIXRIZl5pv
— UFC (@ufc) June 3, 2024
UFC 303 takes place June 29 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas and is to be headlined by McGregor as he returns to the octagon for the first time in three years to meet Michael Chandler.
No word on if the event or fight will still take place.
