I agree that Tony is interim champ, that the winner of max vs khabib will be recognized as an interim and winner of all them Conor included is champ. But for now Conor is champ and having a belt is one of his money makers for sponsors etc. They already took one. As business partners its a dick move for a guy who did so much for your company. We all knew he'd be gone a real having a baby and shit.
I understand the sport must go on but until all of these guys fight Conor will be looked at as a champ by me.