Such an amazing feat, who would have thought that an MMA fighter would top the list, considering there are basketball, football, golf superstars. Usually MMA is known for their lower fighter pay mainly because it is still a young sport compared to other sports.
Although it is worth noting that the biggest factor of McGregor’s success is his business venture more than his fights. The success of his Proper Twelve brand was such a huge success that it could even make him retire and just ride off the sunset.
It is really inspiring to see McGregor come from a really poor background. Prior to his UFC run, he was on a welfare check due to his low income and now he is the highest paid athlete surpassing the likes of Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and a lot superstars. It is kinda funny since when McGregor and Ronaldo met, McGregor predicted that he will eventually come up. During that time, Ronaldo was at the top of the list.
McGregor also reacted with the news, thanking the Forbes’s for giving him the honors of being the number 1.
Baby we did it!! Uimhir a Haon 🇮🇪❤️
Thank you Forbes for recognizing my role as an entrepreneur!
It was a dream to lead this list with so many successful athletes!
Onwards and upwards we go 🙏 pic.twitter.com/DS8lb03Xi9— Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) May 13, 2021
Although the sad reality, the second MMA fighter with the highest pay is probably a bit far. The gap of McGregor money compared to the others is wide. Congratulations of McGregor, he deserves it, his hard-work and charisma brought to where he is right now.
