UFC star Conor McGregor beats Messi and Ronaldo on Forbes’ highest-paid athletes’ list
Forbes has revealed the highest-paid athlete list for the year 2020.
Ultimate Fighting Champion (UFC) star Conor McGregor has been ranked as Forbes’ highest-paid athlete.
McGregor beat out competition from football superstars Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.
The athletes were ranked in their revenue from the game and endorsement deals.
McGregor made a total of $180 million over the last 12 months, his majority stake in whiskey brand Proper No. Twelve to Proximo Spirits was sold for $150 million
The top Forbes’ Top 10 Richest Athletes
1. Conor McGregor – $180 million
2. Lionel Messi – $130 million
3. Cristiano Ronaldo – $120 million
4. Dak Prescott – $107.5 million
5. LeBron James – $96.5 million
6. Neymar – $95 million
7. Roger Federer – $90 million
8. Lewis Hamilton – $82 million
9. Tom Brady – $76 million
10. Kevin Durant – $75 million
