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Conor McGregor makes Forbes’ highest-paid celebrities list

Yesterday Forbes’ released their 2020 list of ‘The World’s Highest-Paid Celebrities’ featuring former UFC lightweight and featherweight champion Conor McGregor in the 53rd spot.

According to Forbes’ McGregor’s 2020 earnings stands at $48 million. The 32-year-old’s income is broken down as: $32 m from salary/winnings and $16 m from endorsements. His sponsors are listed as Electronic Arts, Reebok and Wynn Resorts. His Forbes’ profile makes no mention of McGregor’s Proper 12 Whiskey line.

At 53 in the list McGregor finds himself higher placed than some of the biggest stars in boxing and mainstream team sports.