First Posted: May 14, 2021 04:24 AM EDT
Mixed martial artist Conor McGregor topped Forbes Highest-Paid Athletes 2021 list, surpassing Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. Forbes reported that it is McGregor s first time at the number one spot and marked his second appearance on the list. In 2018, McGregor ranked number four with a net earning of at least $99 million.
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Conor McGregor on the Forbes List
The newly released list covered the athletes earnings from May 2020-May 2021. During the period, McGregor collected a total of $180 million over the last twelve months. Forbes pointed out that most of the MMA fighter s earnings came from his engagement outside the arena, which is the sale of his whiskey brand proper No. Twelve to Proximo Spirits which accounted for more than $150 million.