Conor McGregor's rise to superstardom has been worth more than just remarkable. From an apprentice plumber to the most celebrated fighter in MMA, he has persistently pushed the company and himself through the market and its financial frontier.
McGregor had a rough time growing up and started training in boxing when he was 12 to defend himself against bullies. At 17, he had to move from Crumlin to Lucan, Dublin, Ireland, where he worked as an apprentice plumber. In 2006, McGregor met Tom Egan, and both started training in MMA. Even though Conor McGregor was a Cage Warriors double champion at 24, he was still under his parent's roof, earning money from social welfare schemes. Moreover, 'The Notorious' earned his first lucrative payout by TKO'ing Marcus Brimage in 2013. McGregor made $76,000(including a 'Knockout of the Night' bonus) for his UFC debut.
Conor McGregor's age when he became a millionaire
Conor McGregor became a millionaire at the age of 27.
In 2015, McGregor won two fights against Chad Mendes and Jose Aldo via technical knockout and earned $580,000 and $590,000, respectively.
Moreover, Conor McGregor had his first million-dollar payout at 27, for UFC 196: McGregor vs. Diaz, with a salary of $1,090,000. Even though Nate Diaz submitted him in the second round, McGregor earned $1,000,000 to show up, $40,000 in sponsorship, and $50,000 as a 'Fight of the Night' bonus.
Conor McGregor's biggest paydays
Floyd Mayweather vs. Conor McGregor
Conor McGregor made his boxing debut against the former champion Floyd Mayweather Jr on August 26, 2017, at T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, United States. Mayweather won the bout via technical knockout in the 10th round.
'The Notorious' roughly earned around $85 million, whereas 'Money' earned an incredible amount of $270 million as a fight purse.
Dustin Poirier vs. Conor McGregor 3
According to Forbes, McGregor made an estimated 33 million as remuneration(including sponsorships and other deals) for his last fight against Dustin Poirier on July 10, 2021.
Poirier won the fight via technical knockout, and McGregor ended up with an injured leg in the first round.
Conor McGregor vs. Dustin Poirier 2
In Abu Dhabi, McGregor faced Dustin Poirier for the second time at UFC 257 on January 24, 2021. Poirier won the fight via technical knockout in the second round.
According to Forbes, Conor McGregor has earned 22 million (including sponsorships and other deals) from the event. Whereas 'The Diamond' has earned around $1,021,000(incentives) for his win at UFC 257.
*Last updated on December 18, 2024.
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