The former two-weight world champion sent shockwaves around the sporting world just under a fortnight ago when he announced he was retiring
The Irish superstar is no stranger to controversy. Here are twelve occasions in which he generated headlines for all the wrong reasons.McGregor came in for criticism from some quarters for wearing a poppy at a UFC event back in 2015. “I know where my allegiance lies and what I do for my country,” was his firebrand response. “You have a pint in your hand and a Celtic jersey on in your local. F*** you and the Queen.”One of the first serious controversies in McGregor’s career.
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