Eddie Hearn comments on whether Conor McGregor's assault verdict will trigger a reassessment of their business relationship

Eddie Hearn, head of Matchroom Boxing, has confirmed the organization will reassess its partnership with Conor McGregor following the court's verdict in the UFC star's recent civil case. McGregor, a former two-division champion, was ordered to pay €250,000 (£208,000) in damages after being found liable for assaulting a woman in a Dublin hotel in 2018.

McGregor has denied the allegations, claiming the incident was consensual, and announced his intention to appeal the verdict. Despite this, the fallout has been significant, with some companies severing ties, including his Proper No. Twelve whiskey brand.

Matchroom Boxing, which has prominently featured McGregor’s branding, now faces pressure to address the association. Speaking to Pro Boxing Fans, Hearn stated:

"We gotta digest all the information which is coming out thick and fast... And we have a responsibility to look at all our partnerships. And we'll do that in the immediate future and decide as a business what we're gonna do."

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Despite being one of MMA’s most marketable stars, McGregor’s recent controversies mark a steep decline in public perception. As the fallout continues, his next steps will likely determine whether his legacy can be repaired—or irreparably tarnished.

This incident adds to McGregor’s history of legal and personal struggles, raising doubts about his future in professional fighting.

UFC legend weighs in on the legal troubles surrounding Conor McGregor

Matt Brown has voiced sharp criticism of Conor McGregor following the Irish fighter’s recent legal troubles. 'The Notorious' was found liable for assault in an Irish court, sparking widespread backlash and casting a shadow over his already polarizing reputation.

Speaking with MMA Fighting, Brown highlighted that McGregor’s actions have escalated beyond the possibility of being repaired by external parties, including the UFC. While McGregor plans to appeal the ruling, Brown believes the fighter’s future hinges solely on his personal decisions:

“I don’t think this is unsalvageable, but he [McGregor] has to be the one to salvage it. No one’s going to be the one to save him in this situation. The UFC can’t save him. He has to do the right things. Get the f**k out of the clubs. Put down the straws and get back in the gym. Maybe fighting isn’t what he wants to do anymore so maybe that’s not the right path, but I think it’s salvageable." [H/t: MMA Fighting]

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