McGregor and ex-sparring partner settle dispute over whiskey brand

McGregor say he is happy matter is resolved and can now focus on training ahead of upcoming fight this summer

Conor McGregor: Reprtedly made $130m from sale of Proper No. Twelve whiskey brand. File picture: Niall Carson/PA

Mixed martial arts fighter Conor McGregor and an ex-sparring partner have settled a High Court dispute over an alleged oral agreement relating to shareholding in a McGregor-founded whiskey brand.

Artem Lobov sued Conor McGregor claiming he failed to honour a 2017 oral commitment, agreeing to Mr Lobov’s ownership of a 5% share in the Proper No. Twelve Irish whiskey brand. Russian-born Mr Lobov asserted he was involved in the creation of the whiskey brand.