Conor McGregor turned heads at the BKFC KnuckleMania 5 press conference in Pennsylvania, arriving late and delivering a theatrical performance.
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The event, ahead of Saturday’s bare-knuckle boxing showdown at the Wells Fargo Center, features Eddie Alvarez and Jeremy Stephens in the headline bout. McGregor, a BKFC part-owner, hyped the event with dramatic declarations, backing hometown fighter Alvarez.
McGregor’s antics sparked online debate, with fans questioning his sobriety and critics discussing his ‘fall from grace.’ Despite this, his presence has amplified attention on the BKFC spectacle.