Conor McGregor Releases Official Statement After Arrest In Miami

Published Date: 12 Mar, 2019 Updated date: 12 Mar, 2019 By Celebs Podium

Known by the nicknames “The Notorious” and “Mystic Mac”, Conor McGregor recently gained the media attention but not for a good cause. He was charged for allegedly damaging his fan’s property during his family vacation.

Irish mixed martial artist Conor McGregor releases a statement on his arrest in Miami on 11^th March 2019. He thanked his fans and followers through his Instagram after his release.

Patience in this world is a virtue I continue to work on.

I love my fans dearly. Thank you all

The 30-year old was arrested in South Florida because of allegedly slapping a phone valued at $1,000 out of a fan’s hand and stomping on it. He allegedly blew his stack when an MMA fan, Ahmed Abdirzak, attempted to take a picture of him outside Fountainebleu Hotel in Miami Beach.

McGregor was charged with strong-armed robbery, a second-degree felony, and criminal mischief, a third-degree felony. He was released from Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center after posting $12,500 bond later in the day.

Conor has been in Miami along with family members for several days to celebrate his mother Margaret’s 60th birthday. The trip is joined by his father Tony, sister Erin and long-time partner Dee Devlin.

Conor McGregor With Girlfriend Dee Devlin Since A Decade

The Irish fighter has been together with his partner Dee Devlin for more than nine years. Dee, aged 31 is a native of Walkinstown, Dublin and she is an official member of McGregor’s team, managing his finances.

Conor McGregor recently welcomed a baby daughter with his partner Dee Devlin in February 2019. (Picture: Her)

Conor is incredibly thankful to his girlfriend for sticking by him before his UFC stardom. The couple is yet to get married and shares two children.

Their first child, a son named Conor Jack McGregor Jr. was born in May 2017. They recently welcomed a baby girl in February 2019.

His Bio, Boxing Career, Net Worth

The former lightweight champion was born as Conor Anthony McGregor on 14 July 1988 to parents Tony McGregor and Margaret McGregor. With the height of 5 feet 9 inches (1.75 meters), he began boxing at Crumlin Boxing Club at the age of 12.

Conor started his MMA career in 2008, winning both the Cage Warriors Featherweight and Lightweight Championships in 2012.

In 2015 he defeated José Aldo for the UFC Featherweight Championship, via knockout thirteen seconds into the first round, the fastest victory in UFC title fight history. He became the first fighter in UFC history to hold titles in two weight divisions simultaneously after defeating Eddie Alvarez for the UFC Lightweight Championship in 2016.

The Irish boxer with unique tattoos in his body boasts the splendid net worth of $85 million (£61.2 million). He was ranked fourth in The World’s Highest-Paid Athletes list by Forbes in 2018.