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Dustin Poirier Explains Airport Arrest, Reveals Lost Sponsor In First Interview
Poirier says he has deleted social apps and is seeking help for alcohol abuse after the arrest, while thanking former UFC colleagues for their support.
- On Father's Day, former UFC star Dustin Poirier was arrested at Atlanta Airport for public drunkenness after aggressively confronting multiple employees during the incident.
- Poirier told The Diary of a CEO podcast that his Father's substance abuse and homelessness weighed heavily on his mind while traveling for work that day, leading him to drink at the airport.
- The former BMF champion faces up to one year in prison if convicted, though Poirier said he hasn't watched police bodycam footage showing him attempting to provoke an officer.
- Since the arrest, Poirier has admitted he has a problem with alcohol and is seeking help, noting sponsors have dropped him and stating he's waiting to see who remains with him.
- Former UFC colleague Jon Jones urged Poirier to forgive himself and move forward, as Poirier focuses on mental health and acknowledges he needs to distance himself from his past fighting life.
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“I’m Losing Sponsors”: Dustin Poirier Opens Up About Repercussions of Airport Arrest
Dustin Poirier kicked off Father’s Day by opening presents with his children. However, he ended up in handcuffs at an Atlanta airport by the end of it. Why? Because in between came alcohol, an argument with airport staff, and a viral confrontation with police that ‘The Diamond’ still can’t bring himself to watch. The arrest cost him sponsors, work, money, and, most painfully, the shame of subjecting his wife and children to the fallout. Now, the…
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