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Conor McGregor topped the checklist of the world’s highest-paid athlete forward of footballers Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.
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Irish MMA fighter Conor McGregor was the world’s highest-paid athlete during the last 12 months forward of footballers Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, in accordance with the annual Forbes checklist launched on Wednesday.
During the 12-month interval ending May 1, 2021 McGregor earned $180 million, a determine which incorporates $158 million from endorsements and the current sale of the bulk stake of his whiskey model, Forbes stated.
Barcelona and Argentina ahead Messi was second on the checklist and set a file because the highest-earning soccer participant after bringing dwelling $130 million whereas Portugal and Juventus ahead Ronaldo earned $120 million to take a seat third among the many prime 10 highest-paid athletes.
NFL quarterback Dak Prescott ($107.5 million) of the Dallas Cowboys and four-times NBA champion LeBron James ($96.5 million) rounded out the highest 5.
Forbes stated its on-the-field earnings figures embrace all prize cash, salaries and bonuses earned through the 12-month interval whereas off-the-field earnings are an estimate of sponsorship offers, look charges and licensing revenue.
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