No wax: Conor McGregor statue removed from museum after sexual assault conviction

Wax statue of Conor McGregor was removed from the museum. Photo: National Wax Museum Plus

A wax statue of Conor McGregor has been removed from the National Wax Museum Plus in Dublin, Ireland. According to the institution, the figure of the MMA fighter was removed from public display due to the civil conviction of 'The Notorious' for sexual assault. The sculpture was one of the most popular, especially among tourists, according to the curator.

The museum issued a statement saying it will continue to monitor the situation: “As a family-friendly attraction, we regularly review our exhibits to ensure they align with our values ​​and the expectations of our visitors.”

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Since the case was closed, several companies have said they will no longer stock products that are linked to Conor McGregor. Proximo Spirits, which now owns the whiskey originally co-founded by the fighter, said it will no longer use The Notorious' name and image in its marketing.

In addition, several Irish distributors have stopped selling McGregor's whiskey and Forged beer. Video game developer IO Interactive has publicly announced that it is removing McGregor from the game Hitman, where he voiced the character The Disruptor. And that's not to mention the thousands of people who continue to unfollow the Irish fighter on Instagram.

McGregor also has one wax statue which is located in the Madame Tussauds museum, in New York (USA).

Wax statue of Conor McGregor was removed from the museum. Photo: National Wax Museum Plus

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The case

Last Friday (22), a jury at the Dublin High Court concluded that McGregor assaulted Nikita Hand in a hotel in the Irish capital in December 2018. After the conviction in the civil sphere, the Irishman said he intends to appeal the decision.

“I will appeal today’s decision. I am with my family now, focused on my future. Thank you to all my support around the world,” he said.

Hand, who will be compensated €248,603.60 (more than R$1,5 million), said when leaving the High Court in Dublin that the decision is proof of the existence of justice for all citizens.

“I hope my story is a reminder that no matter how scared you are, speak up, you have a voice and you continue to fight for justice. I know this has had a tremendous impact on not only my life, but my daughter’s life, my family and friends. It’s something I will never forget for the rest of my life,” she said.