Forbes: World’s highest-paid athlete is Conor McGregor

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Forbes: World’s highest-paid athlete is Conor McGregor

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https://www.mmamania.com/2021/5/12/2243 ... forbes-mma

1. Conor McGregor (MMA) $180 million
2. Lionel Messi (soccer) $130 million
3. Cristiano Ronaldo (soccer) $120 million
4. Dak Prescott (football) $105.5 million
5 LeBron James (basketball) $96.5 million
6. Neymar (soccer) $95 million
7. Roger Federer (tennis) $90 million
8. Lewis Hamilton (racing) $82 million
9. Tom Brady (football) $76 million
10. Kevin Durant (basketball) $75 million


McGregor’s last Top 10 appearance came in 2018.
The fighters he's beaten aren't even household names in their own household.

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Re: Forbes: World’s highest-paid athlete is Conor McGregor

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And that number will grow with his fight in July.
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Re: Forbes: World’s highest-paid athlete is Conor McGregor

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I am guessing we will see Canelo in the top 10 next year, just from his purses due to high activity. I don't know if Canelo has any other major sources of income. McGregor sold his booze brand for 150 million, which means he made roughly 30 million from his fight and endorsements. That's a lot of money.

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