Conor McGregor is NOT at the moment receiving therapy for substance abuse, regardless of Chael Sonnen suggesting in any other case … ‘trigger a rep for the UFC celebrity tells TMZ Sports activities he isn’t in rehab.
The American Gangster dropped the bombshell allegation on his “Good Guy/Bad Guy” present with Daniel Cormier on Monday … calling BS on Conor’s declare that an damage pressured him to again out of his battle in opposition to Michael Chandler.
The 2 hosts had been discussing how each Conor and Michael have a historical past of selling alcohol merchandise … and whereas Chael did not point out the previous champ-champ’s title immediately, it is clear that is who he was speaking about.
“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,” Chael mentioned … earlier than joking about how he “wasn’t supposed to talk about that.”
DC then claimed he did not hear what Chael mentioned … so he dropped much more apparent hints — even referencing Conor’s Correct No. 12 whiskey.
“Have this proper drink,” Chael — who lately boxed Anderson Silva — added. “I’ll see you in a proper while, ’cause I’m in a proper facility right now watching me not have drinks.”
Earlier within the present, Chael additionally mentioned folks round Conor have been “sworn to secrecy” about the actual cause behind pulling out of the battle … and he would really feel unhealthy to “play along” with the damage declare.
Conor’s rep was fast to close down Chael’s accusation although … adamantly denying he is in rehab.
“The fight was cancelled after an injury he sustained during training,” Karen Kessler informed us. “He is looking forward to a new date.”
There’s been a whole lot of query marks surrounding the canceled battle — just like the extent of Conor’s damage and what a part of his physique is busted.
Michael lately opened up on the event … pouring his coronary heart out in a reasonably unhappy video on Monday.
Conor’s social media accounts have been lively over the previous few days … however that does not actually show something, as anybody on his group might be behind the posts.
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However Conor’s rep made it clear … Chael’s received all of it fallacious.
