Conor McGregor is now the world’s richest athlete after a crazy year – NEWS.com.au

Mixed martial arts superstar Conor McGregor was the sporting worlds highest-paid athlete in 2020, raking in around $233 million (AUD) with earnings boosted by commercial ventures, a Forbes report showed Thursday.The 32-year-old Irishman only fought once in 2020, earning around $28.5 million from his victory over Donald Cerrone in January.
The bulk of the former plumber’s pay packet — an estimated $204.5 million — came via his successful business activities, which included the sale of his Proper…

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