Conor McGregor reflects on fame and career abuse: 'Thousands of bottles'

Conor McGregor has businesses in the beverage industry. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram/Thenotoriousmma

PUBLICITY:

Counting down to his return to competition after five years away from MMA in the main event of UFC 329 against Max Holloway, Conor McGregor He has been using the week to reflect on the path he has lived since his best moments. In this context, he spoke about the subject during an interview on 'media day' last Wednesday (8) and opened his heart.

Looking back at the peak of his career during the past decade, the fighter admitted to losing focus and allowing various distractions into his personal life. In this context, alcohol consumption had a strong influence on the decisions he made.

See too

Alex Poatan surprises with a twist on his birthday; find out why.

Conor McGregor opens up about rape case and declares: 'I am innocent'

Conor McGregor mocks champion Justin Gaethje and taunts him after a threat in the UFC: 'F***ing bum'

“2017. Double weight champion. Floyd Mayweather on the bench, and then I launched an Irish whiskey. I didn’t drink much at that stage of my life. I was an athlete at the peak of my form. There were thousands and thousands of bottles in my garage. 'Sell this, Conor.' Okay, I’d leave my property with two bottles in my arms, and that was it. I was trapped. God gave me these lessons. I was trapped and captured,” he stated.

Conor McGregor opens up about feeling trapped by the lifestyle that came with fame and fortune.

"2017. Double-weight champion. Floyd Mayweather banked, and then I launched an Irish whiskey. I didn't drink heavily at all in that time of my life. I was an athlete at the top of my... pic.twitter.com/564aWOjGAv

— FREAK.MMA (@FREAKMMA1) July 9, 2026

Conor McGregor holds impressive records in the UFC.

Conor McGregor behind the scenes of UFC 329. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram.

The Notorious has had one of the most successful careers in MMA history since his Ultimate debut in 2013. He became the featherweight champion (up to 65,7 kg) at the end of 2015 by knocking out... José Aldo In just 13 seconds, he ended the Brazilian's decade-long undefeated streak. The following year, the Irishman made history by becoming the first fighter to win two belts simultaneously after his victory against Eddie Alvarez. In terms of media coverage, he is involved in the company's biggest pay-per-view records.