Conor McGregor’s father Tony McGregor is on the road to recovery after suffering a heart attack. On Thursday, MMA fans feared the worst when Tony was rushed to a top-tier medical facility near his home in Dublin due to severe chest pains.
At 64, Tony McGregor confirmed he had suffered a heart attack but reassured everyone about his improving condition through an update from his hospital bed on social media. Sharing a photo of himself enjoying Chinese food, he revealed he had a stent inserted to keep his artery open.
The image was captioned: “Thanks to the cardio team, Hermitage. Heart attack in the morning. Stent in the afternoon. Sweet and sour chicken in the evening. See ya later, suckers.”
According to TMZ Sports, Conor McGregor paused his comeback training to support his father during this critical time. Conor and other family members rushed to the hospital, relieved to find out that Tony was recovering and expected to be discharged soon.
Despite this health scare, Conor McGregor’s preparations for his highly anticipated return to the Octagon remain on track. Conor hasn’t competed since his leg injury in a bout against Dustin Poirier at UFC 264 in July 2021. He is now set to face Michael Chandler at UFC 303 on June 29. Fans eagerly await this matchup, hoping it will mark a successful comeback for the sport’s biggest star.
Tony McGregor has been a pivotal figure in Conor’s life, introducing him to kickboxing at a young age and supporting him throughout his career. He has traveled worldwide to watch Conor’s matches. But it remains uncertain if Tony will be fit to travel to Las Vegas for Conor’s upcoming match, given his recent cardiac episode.
Although Tony McGregor appears to be recovering well, his heart attack was a significant medical event. Doctors will likely advise him to take it easy and avoid strenuous activities for the foreseeable future.
As Tony continues to recover, the McGregor family and MMA fans worldwide can breathe a sigh of relief.
