McGregor-Chandler press conference postponed
Monday's UFC 303 press conference with Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler has been postponed.
The UFC announced the news on social media 12 hours before the presser was scheduled to begin at 3Arena in Dublin. The promotion did not disclose a reason for the postponement but added in a statement, "When we have further information on a new date and time, we will share it immediately."
Dear UFC Fans--
— UFC (@ufc) June 3, 2024
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 CEO Dana White said Saturday at the UFC 302 postfight press conference that he was flying to Ireland that night and planned to meet with McGregor on Sunday.
White also commented on footage McGregor posted on social media recently of him appearing to party, saying, "I don't know if any of that's real or true or whatever, but Conor's not a dumb guy."
"This is obviously a big fight for him," White said. "He's calling it the best comeback in the history of sports."
Chandler has not commented on the press conference being postponed, while McGregor posted a statement on X.
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
McGregor and Chandler are scheduled to square off in a welterweight bout in the main event of UFC 303 on June 29 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. It will be McGregor's first fight since breaking his leg against Dustin Poirier in July 2021.