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Forbes reveals the highest-paid athletes of 2022, Conor McGregor comes in at No. 35

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Last year, Conor McGregor was No. 1 after taking in an estimated $180 million. This year, McGregor ranks tied for No. 35 – along with French soccer star Kylian Mbappé. McGregor topping the 2021 list was, in large part, due to him selling a majority share in his whiskey brand Proper No Twelve.

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USA Today

Conor McGregor tumbles from top spot on Forbes' highest-paid athletes list

It’s still good to be Conor McGregor but not quite as good as it was in 2021.The UFC’s biggest star is no longer the world’s highest-paid athlete, according to Forbes, after taking a tumble on the magazine’s list revealed Wednesday.Last year, McGregor was No. 1 after taking in an estimated $180 million. This year, McGregor ranks tied for No. 35 – along with French soccer star Kylian Mbappé – with estimated earnings of $43 million between May 1, …

2 years ago·United States

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BJ Penn

Forbes reveals the highest-paid athletes of 2022, Conor McGregor comes in at No. 35

Forbes has revealed the list of highest-paid athletes of 2022 and UFC star Conor McGregor has come in at Number 35.

2 years ago·United States

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MMA Mania

Forbes highest-paid athletes 2022: Conor McGregor loses top spot, booted from Top 10

How much does Conor McGregor make? The UFC superstar and former double champion lost major ground in Forbes highest-paid athletes list for 2022.

2 years ago·United States

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Liberty Ballers

Sixers’ James Harden and Joel Embiid make Forbes’ highest-paid athletes list

The Sixers’ top stars are among the richest athletes in the world.

2 years ago

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Cheddar

Lionel Messi Tops Record Year for Forbes World's Highest-Paid Athletes List

Forbes released its World’s 50 Highest-Paid Athletes list earlier this week with soccer star Lionel Messi topping the list earning $130 million, $75 million on the field, and $55 million off. Brett Knight, a senior editor for SportsMoney at Forbes, joined Cheddar News to break down the latest list featuring a record amount of earnings for athletes in a single year. "Our top 50 athletes made almost $3 billion dollars combined. They were just unde…

2 years ago

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