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New York Times reports Conor McGregor continued using banned drugs after injury healed
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Conor McGregor BREAKS SILENCE on Legal Issues & Controversy; Ariel Helwani Reacts to New Information
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"UFC star is said to have continued use of banned drugs after injury healed. Conor McGregor, who will make his return to fighting this weekend, took human growth hormone and anabolic steroids after recovering from a broken leg, people with knowledge of the matter said."
A New York Times investigation by Michael Schmidt revealed McGregor allegedly continued using human growth hormone and anabolic steroids even after his leg injury from the Dustin Poirier fight had healed. This raises questions about in-competition versus out-of-competition drug use, though McGregor remains the most tested athlete in the UFC with over 20-25 tests. The report comes just days before his highly anticipated return fight against Max Holloway.
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- The Ariel Helwani Show
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- Conor McGregor BREAKS SILENCE on Legal Issues & Controversy; Ariel Helwani Reacts to New Information
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