$200 Million Worth Businessman Conor McGregor Loses Ambitious Expansion Project as Family Outbids Him With $5.52 Million Figure

Conor McGregor, the former UFC champion, has made a fortune through the sport and enjoys finer things in life. The 34-year-old Irishman is among the wealthiest athletes on the planet. He made this possible by investing in several other entrepreneurial ventures besides MMA.

‘The Notorious’ now owns multiple streams of income, including a whiskey brand, fitness line, and hospitality. The Irish star owns three pubs in Dublin, including The Black Forge Inn in Drimnagh.

McGregor’s Black Forge is a resounding success. The UFC fighter so intends to grow that business. A recent report claims that ‘The Notorious’ encountered a challenge in doing this, though.

“The unprecedented popularity of the Black Forge has encouraged us to look at many options for expansion, but there is no announcement to make,” McGregor’s spokesperson said. 

Reportedly, the former UFC champion made a bid to buy JW Sweetman pub on Dublin’s Burgh Quay, which was previously owned by bankrupt billionaire Sean Quinn. However, McGregor lost it to the Mahon family, owners of the Pig N Whistle chain of pubs in New York. The family outbid the Irish celebrity by a whopping $5.5 million.

Nonetheless, the Dubliner, who is now worth over $200 million, is still developing as an entrepreneur. The UFC superstar will also soon step into the world of acting with his debut in the ‘Road House’ remake alongside actor Jake Gyllenhaal. All in all, ‘The Notorious’ is succeeding in his endeavors outside of MMA. However, he is yet to find a spot in the green column in his fighting career.

Conor McGregor: In UFC

Nearly two years have passed since Conor McGregor triumphed in a UFC contest. He has lost his last two fights. Even worse, out of his last four fights, the former UFC lightweight champion has only triumphed once.

‘The Notorious’ is currently inactive because of the injury he faced in July 2021. However, he has recovered from that now and is also back to training. McGregor has hinted at a return multiple times.

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But there has been no official announcement about his fight. Nevertheless, his recent training videos have given fans hope of seeing him back in action soon. It will be interesting to see if McGregor returns to his winning ways on his comeback.

What are your thoughts on McGregor’s comeback? Who do you guys think he should fight? What do you guys think about his entrepreneurial ventures? Let us know in the comments section below.

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