Mixed martial artist and professional boxer Conor McGregor will be unable to go back to the ‘ring’ for at least 60 days as the Nevada State Athletic Commission has issued a two-month medical suspension to him after his TKO loss to Floyd Mayweather in the boxing ring last weekend, according to the Mixed Martial Arts (MMA).
McGregor (21-3) has been suspended from competition through Oct. 26 and is to refrain from "contact" until Oct. 11.
McGregor (21-3 MMA, 0-1 boxing) was stopped with a flurry of punches at the 1:05 mark of the 10th frame after a strong early performance. It was his first professional boxing match – and loss – and could signal a dual MMA and boxing run.
The term "suspension" might draw public attention, but this is a standard regulatory practice in combat sports.
McGregor's two-month medical suspension figures to have zero impact on his next fight.
Mayweather, who retired immediately after the fight, where he eclipsed the heavyweight record of Rocky Marciano, received no medical suspension from the commission.
