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McGregor's Sober Advice for Arrested Poirier
10 Jul
Summary
- McGregor, now sober, advised Poirier to take his recent arrest seriously.
- Poirier was arrested for public drunkenness on Father's Day in Georgia.
- McGregor called Poirier's alleged father-blaming 'not good' and urged accountability.
Conor McGregor, currently sober, has shared his perspective on Dustin Poirier's recent arrest for public drunkenness. The incident occurred in Georgia on Father's Day. McGregor advised Poirier to treat the situation with utmost seriousness, warning against downplaying it.
McGregor, who has a history of alcohol-related issues himself, stressed the importance of taking accountability. He noted that Poirier appeared to blame his father, which McGregor deemed unhelpful. The Irish fighter expressed hope that Poirier will recover for the sake of his family, especially his newborn child.
Poirier has since apologized and spoken about his mental health struggles since retiring from the sport. McGregor is preparing for his own return to action against Max Holloway at UFC 329.
