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Dustin Poirier is no longer associated with Bud Light following his arrest for public drunkenness.
After starring in commercials and publicly representing the company, the former Ultimate Fighting Championship interim lightweight titleholder revealed that Bud Light cut ties with him after his arrest at Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport. Poirier believes it was for the better and that he didn’t need the “poison” in his life, having committed to sobriety long-term.
Poirier recently opened up about Bud Light, the alcoholic beverage company he previously represented as a brand ambassador, cutting ties with him following his arrest. The American got into an altercation with a police officer, who he threatened to fight and hurled a racial slur at, and was subsequently released on bail.
“They terminated my contract immediately,” Poirier told Ariel Helwani. “It’s all good. I don’t need that f*cking poison in my life. It sucks that my family loses out on the money I had left on the deal with them, which is a few hundred thousand dollars. But also, if I’m representing something, if I’m advertising something that I’m not going to be taking part in, promoting stuff -- it’s just, it is what it is.”
Since the arrest, Poirier has looked to make amends, revealing his desire to reach out to the police officer involved in his arrest. Furthermore, he has given up drinking altogether.
“There are plenty of people out there who do drink responsibly. I’m not one,” he added. “So, if you can drink responsibly, have fun, drink a Bud Light, drink whatever the hell you want. Be responsible, have a good time. I’m not that person.”
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After starring in commercials and publicly representing the company, the former Ultimate Fighting Championship interim lightweight titleholder revealed that Bud Light cut ties with him after his arrest at Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport. Poirier believes it was for the better and that he didn’t need the “poison” in his life, having committed to sobriety long-term.
The former UFC interim lightweight champion details the financial fallout from his arrest and commitment to quitting alcohol
Poirier recently opened up about Bud Light, the alcoholic beverage company he previously represented as a brand ambassador, cutting ties with him following his arrest. The American got into an altercation with a police officer, who he threatened to fight and hurled a racial slur at, and was subsequently released on bail.
“They terminated my contract immediately,” Poirier told Ariel Helwani. “It’s all good. I don’t need that f*cking poison in my life. It sucks that my family loses out on the money I had left on the deal with them, which is a few hundred thousand dollars. But also, if I’m representing something, if I’m advertising something that I’m not going to be taking part in, promoting stuff -- it’s just, it is what it is.”
Since the arrest, Poirier has looked to make amends, revealing his desire to reach out to the police officer involved in his arrest. Furthermore, he has given up drinking altogether.
“There are plenty of people out there who do drink responsibly. I’m not one,” he added. “So, if you can drink responsibly, have fun, drink a Bud Light, drink whatever the hell you want. Be responsible, have a good time. I’m not that person.”
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