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Dustin Poirier puts training on hold amid COVID-19 concerns: ‘I gotta be with my family’

The outbreak of COVID-19 and ensuing national panic has forced Dustin Poirier to reassess his priorities.

Poirier was originally set to begin training camp in Florida but ‘The Diamond’ has decided to stay at home with his family amid concerns over coronavirus.

The American Top Team product is still going for daily 30 minute runs and eating healthy to stay in shape but says spending time with his family is now his No. 1 priority.

Was supposed to fly from this Bellator event to Florida to start training camp today but i changed the plans.