Cyrus Langhorne
UFC superstar Conor McGregor‘s team has come forward to put an end to speculation and rumors claiming he is in fear for his life.
According to McGregor’s team, he is not rolling with security for fear of dying.
Media outlets in Ireland reported that McGregor hit a celebrity event in Dublin last week with two security guards in tow due to credible death threats that had been made against the UFC star. But Conor’s rep Audie Attar says it simply ain’t true — “Yes we have security, no not due to death threats.” “Security is in everyone’s best interest and for everyone’s safety.” (TMZ)
McGregor sparked headlines after displaying an interest to fight retired boxing champion Floyd Mayweather Jr. on social media a few days ago.
Last weekend, Mayweather called the potential bout a possibility but only for the right price.
‘Well, he already knows my number, I talked about that on the TV the other day. Every time I go out there and compete at the highest level you know my number is of course $100million (£69million) or better. ‘I feel that I can demand that because I’ve broken all records in the sport of boxing.’ (Daily Mail UK)
Recent reports claimed Conor and the UFC had not come to terms with the highly-anticipated UFC 200 fight card.
UFC officials did not immediately respond to requests for comment but later issued a statement that said simply, “The tweet is not accurate.” UFC president Dana White told TMZ Sports on Monday, “We haven’t talked to Conor or his manager since the press conference. I don’t know why he would tweet that.” (ESPN)
