Conor McGregor Closes In on Michael Jordan?s Billionaire Status As Irish UFC Star Shares Incredible Achievement in US

Michael Jordan is reportedly the richest athlete of all time and one of the few men to have amassed billions in his pro career. Meanwhile, Conor McGregor seems close to earning the same status very soon. Already a business mogul, McGregor launched his Irish Proper 12 whiskey after a lucrative clash against Floyd Mayweather six years ago. The Irishman has only grown since then, adding some more business brands and achievements under his belt.

Having opened his own pub, fashion brand, fitness brand, and many more, Conor McGregor now owns the beer brand, ?Forged Irish Strout?. According to reports, McGregor?s beer brand is now available in the USA after a successful launch in Dublin, Ireland. A few months back, ‘Notorious’ McGregor revealed a glimpse of his business revenue. He cited billionaire status as being on his way. Now that Forged Irish Strout is available in the US market, ?Notorious? may add lucrative paydays to his net worth again.

How Much Money Has Conor McGregor Made from His Business?

In a chat with Megan Olivi, Conor McGregor once claimed to have made $650 million in just four years of his business empire. The UFC star reportedly has a net worth of over $20 million and is likely not going to stop making more.

Talking to Olivi, McGregor said, ?For sure it?s motivating. You know, Michael Jordan?s at the top spot obviously with the Jordan Brand?s up there he?s multiple billions. I think 3.3 he?s made. I?m closing in on the billion now.?

In 2021, Conor McGregor became Forbes? richest athlete of the year with $180 million in annual earnings. He is the first martial artist to have reached such a financial peak. That said, how far is Conor McGregor from reaching Michael Jordan?

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Is ?Notorious? Far Away from ?Air? Jordan?

Per reports from Sportico, Michael Jordan has earned $3.3 billion (inflation-adjusted) in his pro career, the most by any athlete. Conor McGregor is currently 33 on that list, with an economic number of $615 million.

The vast contrast in the numbers between Jordan and McGregor shows that the UFC celebrity is still behind the former NBA champion. Meanwhile, McGregor is an active fighter who has his doors open to the boxing world as well.

Before hanging up his MMA gloves, McGregor had already become a business icon. He is increasing his financial investments everywhere. Hence, billionaire status seems much more attainable by the Dublin native in the coming days. What do you think? Will McGregor be richer than Jordon one day? Let us know in the comments!

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