If you haven’t heard about the former UFC lightweight champion Conor McGregor then you must be living under a rock. The Irishman took the entire MMA community by storm with his audacious yet effective promotional skills. However, it was his exceptional striking prowess that helped him excel in one of the biggest sporting organizations, UFC. With success came fame and money. Now, despite his poor recent form and losses, ‘The Notorious’ is among the richest athletes in the world. This has piqued the interest of a lot of fans worldwide about the net worth of the biggest star of UFC, Conor McGregor, as we brace ourselves for 2024.
‘Mystic Mac’ is well renowned for his love for alcoholic spirits. Thus, it wasn’t surprising for him to convert his love and passion into a fledgling business. McGregor first drank his publically showcased whiskey back in 2017 after his loss against the undefeated boxer Floyd Mayweather. Later he launched it under the name of ‘Proper Twelve’.
After achieving a lot of success, he sold the majority stakes for the Proper Twelve back in 2021 for over $600 million. Realizing the power of his brand, the Irishman did not waste any time before shaking up the beverage industry with his new product ‘Forged Irish Stout‘.
Moreover, he also opened up his own media house, ‘The Mac life’ which he launched back in 2016. The Irishman, also own a couple of other business such as McGregor Fast, and endorses brands such as Tidl. All of these had contributed by boosting his wealth to a huge proportion. Yet, the fans are curious about his wealth in 2024.
The net worth of UFC star Conor McGregor in 2024
As per a report from The Sportico, Conor McGregor became the 33rd richest athlete in the world with a total estimated net worth of $615 million. The Irishman is seemingly the highest-paid athlete in the UFC roster and over the years has earned millions of dollars from the fighting business.
The biggest payday of his life reportedly came against Floyd Mayweather back in 2017, earning him $100 million. Moreover, despite his recent losses, the Irishman became the highest-earning athlete in 2021 according to a report from Forbes.
Apart from his fight purses, McGregor has started earning a part of his fortune with his appearances in the upcoming Roadhouse remake alongside Jake Gyllenhaal and the TUF season 31.
Contrary to some reports, the Irish juggernaut claims to be a billionaire, as per his Facebook post back in 2022. Thus, it is not surprising that ‘The Notorious’ owns several luxurious assets such as a $20 million mansion and a $3.5 million yacht.
Despite his billionaire claims, according to a report from Celebrity Networth, Conor McGregor is seemingly worth around $200 million. However, it won’t be surprising to see it boost up after his long-awaited octagon return.
