When Conor McGregor got called out in an open letter by PETA for flaunting Gucci mink fur coats on social media: "Never given a fighting chance"

Conor McGregor's daring fashion choices sparked outrage in 2019 when he shared photos of his luxurious Gucci mink fur coats on social media. While promoting his fights, the UFC star shared photos of his expensive coats, one for $55,000 and the other for $80,000, emphasizing their rarity and unique designs.

However, PETA, an animal rights organization, was not pleased with this display of wealth. In response, PETA urged McGregor to reconsider his stance on fur through an open letter:

"Animals on fur farms are never given a fighting chance. They're confined to cramped wire cages and denied everything that is natural and important to them."

The letter, signed by PETA's director Elisa Allen, requested that McGregor donate his mink coats to the organization's fur amnesty program. Allen emphasized the cruel conditions of fur farming and how McGregor could help prevent further animal suffering.

Allen suggested that PETA could use the donated coats for educational displays about the fur trade, distributing them to refugees, or providing bedding for orphaned animals. The letter concluded with a plea for McGregor to join the growing list of fur-free celebrities and "help knock out cruelty to animals."

Despite Gucci's decision to discontinue animal skin clothing in late 2017, McGregor continued to flaunt the coats, citing their iconic status. He even mentioned putting them in the freezer, a tip he allegedly got from designer Donatella Versace, before concluding that he intends to pass the coats down to his children in the future.

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Chael Sonnen believes Conor McGregor's UFC exclusivity will not deter his potential fight with Logan Paul

Conor McGregor’s potential exhibition boxing match with Logan Paul won’t be hindered by his UFC contract, according to UFC Hall of Famer Chael Sonnen. In a recent video posted on his YouTube channel, Sonnen addressed the concerns surrounding UFC contracts and the limitations placed on fighters like McGregor, who are often seen as being restricted by exclusivity clauses.

Sonnen explained that UFC contracts, while exclusive, don’t "own" fighters, and they don’t prevent them from participating in other fights outside of the organization. He pointed out that UFC contracts come with obligations, but these agreements wouldn't hold up if the fighter chooses to move in a different direction:

"Having an exclusive contract with somebody doesn't mean that you own that person like a slave. It means that you have some very exclusive obligations to that person as well. So if you were to come out publicly and say you were not going to use them, you no longer have a contract. Not to mention, that contract would never hold up anyway. You play along in this industry."

Check out Chael Sonnen's comments below (4:34):