Conor McGregor Makes History by Topping Forbes’ List for World’s Highest Paid Athlete

Former two-division UFC champion Conor McGregor has topped Forbes’ list for the world’s highest-paid athlete. ‘The Notorious’ has made the top 10 of the list before. However, this is the first time he has finished as no.1.

McGregor made a total earning of $180 million. $158 million of his earnings have been outside of fighting in the last 12 months. Lionel Messi has taken the second spot, ahead of third-placed Cristiano Ronaldo. Messi has an estimated earning of $130 million, compared to Ronaldo’s $120 million.

Dallas Cowboys’ Dak Prescott and Los Angeles Lakers’ LeBron James take the fourth and fifth spot, respectively. Prescott made an earning of a total $ 107.5 million compared to James’s $96.5 million. This is the first time in history that four athletes on the list have made an earning of over $100 million.

This was McGregor’s second appearance in the top 10 list for Forbes’ highest-paid athletes. He is the first-ever UFC fighter to capture the top spot on the list. This speaks volumes about the superstar he is today. And with ‘The Notorious’ active once again in his UFC career, one can expect to be present in the list in the near future.

Conor McGregor returns to action at UFC 264

McGregor will look to right his wrong against Dustin Poirier at UFC 264 in July. He was knocked out in the second round of his last fight against ‘The Diamond‘ at UFC 257 in January. Many were shocked at the outcome. McGregor believed his inactivity inside the UFC Octagon for a long time was the reason for his downfall.

Both men are now tied at a score of 1-1 with McGregor having a first-round knockout win over Poirier dating back to 2014. He will look to settle the score between them once and for all when they clash for the third time. He is currently preparing for the fight away from his family. The latest release of the Forbes’ list should further encourage him as well.

How long can McGregor stay at the top of the list? Let us know your thoughts.

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