UFC star Conor McGregor breaches boxing protocol during Anthony Joshua vs Robert Helenius fight card
CONOR McGREGOR broke boxing protocol by entering the ring before Anthony Joshua's fight.
The UFC superstar cut short a family holiday to make sure he was in the house at the O2 Arena.
His Irish Forged Stout was an official sponsor of the show and McGregor took a seat ringside for the night.
But before Derek Chisora controversially beat Gerald Washington, the Irishman strutted around the ring.
He even posed for a picture with promoter Eddie Hearn.
But what McGregor, 35, did not realise is that he actually broke British Boxing Board of Control protocol.
As only BBBoC licence holders are allowed in the ring.
McGregor had gifted Joshua a box of his Irish Forged Stout earlier in the week and hailed the ex-champion.
He tweeted: "This man @anthonyjoshua is the definition of class, quality, and loyalty!
"What him and @EddieHearn have built is just absolute magic!
Most read in Boxing
"I cannot wait to witness AJ Powerhouse do work this weekend and live from ringside! Wow! Honored! Let’s go!"
McGregor watched in awe as Joshua closed the show in round seven against Robert Helenius.
A right hand left Helenius out for the count and McGregor celebrated with Joshua by giving him a sip of his stout.
