Conor McGregor Becomes the Richest Athlete in the World, Where Does His Money Come From?

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Forbes released the richest athlete in the world. UFC fighter, Conor McGregor is in the first place. What are the businesses?

Forbes recently launched a list of 10 richest athletes in the world in 2020. There is a surprise, Conor McGregor is in the top rank.

Fighter UFC it is even above world football stars, namely Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, and Neymar. McGregor recorded revenue of US $ 180 million or the equivalent of Rp 2.5 trillion (exchange rate of Rp. 14,100) over the past year.

Reported detikSport from various sources, Conor McGregor is a fighter with the highest PPV (pay per view). The Notorious, always pockets big money after a fight.

Early last year, Conor McGregor fought once against Donald Cerrone in Walter’s class. McGregor only needed 40 seconds to win the match, with knee kicks and shoulder strikes.

From this battle, McGregor brought home 33 million USD or the equivalent of Rp 474 billion.

Conor McGregor’s main line of income is the whiskey beverage company called Proper No. 12. McGregor built the business in 2017.

The business is selling well. Throughout 2020, McGregor received USD 150 million or the equivalent of Rp. 2.1 trillion from his Irish whiskey.

McGregor has large capital to build No. Proper. 12. McGregor pocketed a lot of money from a boxing fight against Floyd Mayweather and allegedly pocketed 100 million USD.

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Conor McGregor also become well-known brands. Every year, McGregor gets 5 million USD or the equivalent of Rp 71 billion. In addition, McGregor is also the brand for Burger King, Beats by Dre

Conor McGregor will return to fight in UFC in July, in a trilogy of duel against Dustin Poirier. Of course, big payouts await him.

(aff / krs)

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