Conor McGregor suspended two-months following Mayweather fight
Conor McGregor suspended, can return October 26
The Nevada Athletic Commission has suspended UFC lightweight champion Conor McGregor for a period of two-months following his TKO loss to Floyd Mayweather Jr., on Saturday night.
McGregor (21-3 MMA, 0-1 boxing) was finished in the 10th round of a scheduled 10-round boxing contest against the now 50-0, Mayweather.
Medical suspensions are not uncommon in the sports of boxing and mixed martial arts. The NAC implemented the 60-day suspension as precaution and with fighter safety in mind.
Full list of medical suspensions from the August 26 pay-per-view event include:
- Conor McGregor
- suspended until Oct. 26 with no contact until Oct. 11
- Nathan Cleverly
- suspended until Oct. 11 with no contact until Sept. 26
- Thomas Dulorme
- suspended until Sept. 26 with no contact until Sept. 17
- Juan Heraldez
- needs X-ray clearance on left hand, if positive then needs clearance by orthopedic doctor or suspended until Feb. 23; minimum suspension until Oct. 11 with no contact until Sept. 26
- Jose Miguel Borrego
- Must have X-ray on left knee within 10 days, if positive then needs clearance by orthopedic doctor or suspended until Feb. 23; minimum suspension until Sept. 26 with no contact until Sept. 17
- Kevin Newman
- suspended until Oct. 11 with no contact until Sept. 26