Conor McGregor believes he will become just the sixth billionaire sports star in three years time
4 years ago

Conor McGregor believes he will become just the sixth billionaire sports star in three years time

Daily Mail  

Conor McGregor believes it will only take him another three years to become just the sixth billionaire in sport after revealing his ambition in a Twitter Q&A. Conor McGregor believes he can become a billionaire in three years time when he is 35 McGregor is set to take his net worth to nearly £200m after selling his final stake in his Proper 12 whisky company Should the Irishman reach his goal and become a billionaire in 2024, he would follow in the footsteps of Michael Jordan, Tiger Woods, Floyd Mayweather and football superstars Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. And he plans on joining the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi in the billionaire club The Notorious also named Nate Diaz as the most difficult opponent he has faced in UFC Diaz recorded a famous victory over McGregor in 2016 - the Irishman's first UFC defeat - but was subjected to revenge in the rematch in August that year. McGregor's comeback to the cage is planned with a trilogy fight against Dustin Poirier A trilogy fight between the pair could take place this summer after UFC president Dana White all but confirmed the news and added that McGregor 'wants it as soon as possible.'

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Conor McGregor reveals he wants TEN fights in 2025 after returning to sparring and recovering from lengthy injury lay-off - but December comeback is ruled out
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Conor McGregor reveals he wants TEN fights in 2025 after returning to sparring and recovering from lengthy injury lay-off - but December comeback is ruled out

Daily Mail  

Conor McGregor has revealed he wants 10 fights next year as he looks to make up for lost time after battling back to fitness and returning to sparring. McGregor, 36, originally targeted a date in December for his first showdown back but UFC CEO Dana White has revealed the Irishman will not fight until early 2025. Conor McGregor has revealed …

Dana White reveals when Conor McGregor will make his UFC return after multiple injury setbacks
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Dana White reveals when Conor McGregor will make his UFC return after multiple injury setbacks

Daily Mail  

Former two-weight UFC champion Conor McGregor will not return to the octagon this year, according to Dana White. McGregor's last UFC fight was his trilogy bout with Dustin Poirier at UFC 264 in July 2021. Conor McGregor pictured at UFC 264 in 2021 after losing his trilogy fight with Dustin Poirier UFC CEO Dana White declared this week: 'Conor McGregor …

Conor McGregor contemplated RETIREMENT after latest injury
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Conor McGregor contemplated RETIREMENT after latest injury

Daily Mail  

The injury that forced Conor McGregor to back out of his fight against Michael Chandler in UFC 303 was so serious that the Irishman considered calling it a career. An injury forcing Conor McGregor out of a fight led to the Irishman considering retirement McGregor backed out from the fight just weeks after he was seen out partying in Dublin …

Conor McGregor comeback breaks record with eye-watering sum – two months before fight
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Conor McGregor comeback breaks record with eye-watering sum – two months before fight

The Independent  

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Dana White claims Conor McGregor's UFC comeback fight has already broken UFC's all-time live gate record by generating 'over £16million' ... despite still being SIX weeks away
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Dana White claims Conor McGregor's UFC comeback fight has already broken UFC's all-time live gate record by generating 'over £16million' ... despite still being SIX weeks away

Daily Mail  

UFC Chief Executive Dana White has stated Conor McGregor's long-awaited comeback fight against Michael Chandler has already a live gate of '£16million', the biggest in the company's history. The Irish fighting star has always been a source of financial gain for the UFC, his fight with Eddie Alvarez at UFC 205 holds the company's current all-time live gate record, it …

Conor McGregor claims he WILL make near three-year UFC comeback in April as he insists he is 'IN' for UFC 300 - despite his coach John Kavanagh saying he would not return until next summer
1 year, 4 months ago

Conor McGregor claims he WILL make near three-year UFC comeback in April as he insists he is 'IN' for UFC 300 - despite his coach John Kavanagh saying he would not return until next summer

Daily Mail  

Conor McGregor has insisted he is on course to return to UFC in April, despite comments from his coach suggesting he wouldn't be back in the octagon until July 2024. However, McGregor has now added yet more speculation after he claimed on social media he would be back for UFC 300, which is scheduled to take place in April 2024. …

Conor McGregor won't return to the UFC for six months amid talk of Floyd Mayweather fight
2 years, 5 months ago

Conor McGregor won't return to the UFC for six months amid talk of Floyd Mayweather fight

Daily Mail  

MMA legend Conor McGregor will not be able to fight in the UFC for at least six months due to doping rules, as the Irishman has not been tested since July 2021. McGregor is the only athlete on the UFC's active roster who hasn't been tested this year, with some athletes testing even though they haven't competed for five years. …

Conor McGregor reacts to Floyd Mayweather fight claim
2 years, 6 months ago

Conor McGregor reacts to Floyd Mayweather fight claim

The Independent  

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Conor McGregor promises Nate Diaz trilogy ‘will happen’ in tribute to UFC legend
2 years, 6 months ago

Conor McGregor promises Nate Diaz trilogy ‘will happen’ in tribute to UFC legend

The Independent  

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Meet MMA star Conor McGregor, this year’s highest-earning athlete
3 years, 10 months ago

Meet MMA star Conor McGregor, this year’s highest-earning athlete

Hindustan Times  

Manchester United have lost and lost and then lost more miserably, of late. What do you think?” mixed martial arts fighter Conor McGregor tweeted on April 21. And that’s the really interesting part: Of his $180 million, McGregor earned only $22 million through his sport. The third-highest grosser, a 2018 MMA fight with 2.5 million PPV buys, also had McGregor …

Dustin Poirier, Conor McGregor agree trilogy fight at UFC 264: Reports
3 years, 11 months ago

Dustin Poirier, Conor McGregor agree trilogy fight at UFC 264: Reports

Firstpost  

McGregor, 32, will be chasing his first victory since January 2020 while the 31-year-old Poirier will be looking for a third consecutive victory. Los Angeles: Dustin Poirier has signed on to face Conor McGregor in a third meeting between the two mixed martial arts rivals, US media reports said Friday. Multiple reports said Poirier had agreed to face Irish star …

What’s next for Conor McGregor after knockout defeat by Dustin Poirier at UFC 257?
4 years, 2 months ago

What’s next for Conor McGregor after knockout defeat by Dustin Poirier at UFC 257?

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Conor McGregor claims he is 'up in levels all across the board' ahead of Dustin Poeirier rematch
4 years, 4 months ago

Conor McGregor claims he is 'up in levels all across the board' ahead of Dustin Poeirier rematch

Daily Mail  

Conor McGregor has claimed he is nearing peak condition ahead of his UFC return against Dustin Poirier. McGregor and Poirier will meet in the Octagon on January 23 at UFC 257 on Fight Island in Abu Dhabi - just seven months after The Notorious claimed he was retiring from the sport. Conor McGregor is working hard in preparation for his …

Conor McGregor: UFC superstar reveals real reason behind most recent retirement
4 years, 4 months ago

Conor McGregor: UFC superstar reveals real reason behind most recent retirement

The Independent  

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Floyd Mayweather insists he will NEVER return to the boxing ring but admits he is open to exhibition
4 years, 4 months ago

Floyd Mayweather insists he will NEVER return to the boxing ring but admits he is open to exhibition

Daily Mail  

Floyd Mayweather has insisted that he will never fight against a professional boxer again, though the undefeated star admitted he is open to exhibition bouts with UFC stars. 'Money' retired from boxing in 2017 after taking his unblemished record to 50-0 with a win over UFC star Conor McGregor in a huge crossover bout that saw the 43-year-old rake in …

Conor McGregor retires: The Irishman's top-three fights
4 years, 9 months ago

Conor McGregor retires: The Irishman's top-three fights

The Hindu  

Mixed Martial Arts superstar Conor McGregor announced his retirement from the sport, via a Twitter post, on Sunday. Whatever you desire it's yours pic.twitter.com/Dh4ijsZacZ — Conor McGregor June 7, 2020 In March last year, he announced his retirement again months after being battered into submission by Khabib Nurmagomedov. However, Chad Mendes was drafted just ten days before the event and …

Conor McGregor makes third retirement announcement in four years
4 years, 9 months ago

Conor McGregor makes third retirement announcement in four years

India TV News  

Conor McGregor makes third retirement announcement in four years Conor McGregor took to Twitter to announce his retirement from fighting. McGregor abruptly made his latest dubious declaration Sunday morning on his Twitter account, where the former two-division UFC champion also announced his retirement in 2016 and 2019. White was still willing to take McGregor's retirement announcement at face value — …

McGregor v Cerrone: Who's next for 'the Notorious' after stunning 40-second UFC 246 win?
5 years, 2 months ago

McGregor v Cerrone: Who's next for 'the Notorious' after stunning 40-second UFC 246 win?

The Hindu  

If you blinked there is every chance you may have missed Conor McGregor's clinical and devastating return at UFC 246. After a stellar 2019, which brought victories over Darren Till, Ben Askren and Nate Diaz, Jorge Masvidal has frequently tried to catch McGregor's attention, even going as far as to wear the same Versace robe the Irishman donned for his …

McGregor knocks out Donald Cerrone in 40 seconds in UFC 246
5 years, 2 months ago

McGregor knocks out Donald Cerrone in 40 seconds in UFC 246

The Hindu  

Conor McGregor needed just 40 seconds to make a triumphant return to the octagon after a brutal TKO against Donald Cerrone at UFC 246. McGregor – fighting for the first time in 15 months – was relentless in the octagon, dropping Cerrone inside the opening round in Las Vegas Saturday. The Irish star's time away from mixed martial arts started …

Conor McGregor defeats Cerrone in 40 seconds in UFC return
5 years, 2 months ago

Conor McGregor defeats Cerrone in 40 seconds in UFC return

Al Jazeera  

Conor McGregor has returned to action with a stunning knockout of Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone in under a minute at UFC 246, in his first mixed martial arts fight since losing a lightweight title bout to Khabib Nurmagomedov 15 months ago. The 31-year-old Irishman closed in and rained down strikes as Cerrone, 36, covered up, prompting referee Herb Dean to stop …

Conor McGregor vs Donald Cerrone: Irishman names four rivals for next fight after Cerrone at UFC 246
5 years, 2 months ago

Conor McGregor vs Donald Cerrone: Irishman names four rivals for next fight after Cerrone at UFC 246

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Conor McGregor against Donald 'Cowboy' Cerrone at UFC 246 - key questions answered
5 years, 2 months ago

Conor McGregor against Donald 'Cowboy' Cerrone at UFC 246 - key questions answered

Daily Mail  

Conor McGregor's highly-anticipated return to the cage is now less than a month away at UFC 246. Khabib Nurmagomedov comprehensively beat McGregor in the Irishman's last fight Given how vocal McGregor was becoming on social media, fans hoped a return might be near but nothing materialised. The ban after McGregor's defeat by Khabib and brawl kept him out until April …

McGregor vs Cerrone UFC fight: How long-term feud will be settled in January
5 years, 4 months ago

McGregor vs Cerrone UFC fight: How long-term feud will be settled in January

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Conor McGregor set to make UFC return in January against Cerrone
5 years, 4 months ago

Conor McGregor set to make UFC return in January against Cerrone

The Hindu  

Conor McGregor's UFC comeback is close to being finalised, with Dana White confirming the Irishman is set to face Donald Cerrone in January. The defeat was the former champion's only UFC appearance since a November 2016 triumph over Eddie Alvarez, having faced Nate Diaz twice in the same year. Now, the 31-year-old is set to return to the Octagon at …

Conor McGregor's manager hopeful over Donald Cerrone deal
5 years, 4 months ago

Conor McGregor's manager hopeful over Donald Cerrone deal

The Hindu  

Conor McGregor's manager hopes to confirm a deal for the Irishman to make his UFC comeback against Donald Cerrone "in the coming weeks". Cerrone urged the 31-year-old to "sign the deal" in October and Audie Attar, McGregor's manager, is optimistic an agreement can soon be reached. Read: Tyson Fury hits back at UFC boss Dana White He told the South …

UFC star Conor McGregor: Retirement? I'll fight until the day I die
5 years, 7 months ago

UFC star Conor McGregor: Retirement? I'll fight until the day I die

The Hindu  

Conor McGregor said he will never retire from mixed-martial arts as the UFC star explained his absence from the octagon. Sometimes I need distance…," McGregor – who was eyeing a return in July before a hand injury scuppered his plans – told ESPN when asked if he is retired. "I would say we could get that done," McGregor said when …

Conor McGregor is held to a draw by an amateur boxer in his first fight since losing to Khabib
5 years, 11 months ago

Conor McGregor is held to a draw by an amateur boxer in his first fight since losing to Khabib

Daily Mail  

Conor McGregor makes his entrance before his fight with Floyd Mayweather Jr. in August 2017 Conor McGregor is known for his controversial, bragging persona in and out of the ring, which draws record numbers of viewers to his fights. In August of 2017, McGregor he was paid a reported $30million to fight undefeated boxing legend Floyd Mayweather Jr. in a …

Khabib Nurmagomedov reacts to Conor McGregor retirement
6 years ago

Khabib Nurmagomedov reacts to Conor McGregor retirement

Daily Mail  

Khabib Nurmagomedov insisted there 'can only be one king in the jungle' in response to fierce rival Conor McGregor's retirement announcement. Khabib Nurmagomedov produced a ruthless response to Conor McGregor's retirement news McGregor's last UFC fight came against Nurmagomedov where he suffered a submission loss McGregor and Nurmagomedov have a fractious relationship which started when the Irishman attacked a bus …

Conor McGregor Announces Retirement from Mixed Martial Art
6 years ago

Conor McGregor Announces Retirement from Mixed Martial Art

The Quint  

UFC President Dana White said in a text message to The Associated Press that McGregor's announcement "totally makes sense." The 30-year-old McGregor is the most famous fighter in his sport, but he hasn't won a fight since November 2016, when he beat Eddie Alvarez to become the first UFC fighter to hold championship belts in two divisions simultaneously. He finally …

Conor McGregor announces his retirement from MMA, again
6 years ago

Conor McGregor announces his retirement from MMA, again

Hindustan Times  

Mixed martial star Conor McGregor said Monday he had retired from the sport, vowing to hang up his gloves for the second time in three years. Conor McGregor of Ireland hits a heavy bag during a workout at the UFC Performance Center. “Hey guys quick announcement, I’ve decided to retire from the sport formally known as ‘Mixed Martial Art’ today,” …

Conor McGregor makes long-awaited cage return at UFC 229
6 years, 5 months ago

Conor McGregor makes long-awaited cage return at UFC 229

India TV News  

Conor McGregor makes long-awaited cage return at UFC 229 The opponent that McGregor accepted for his return seems almost as daunting as featherweight champion Jose Aldo did in 2015. McGregor returns to the octagon at UFC 229 on Saturday night to fight lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov in a Las Vegas arena full of boisterous Irish fans. UFC 229 has entered …

The rise of Conor McGregor
6 years, 11 months ago

The rise of Conor McGregor

Daily Mail  

Conor McGregor makes his entrance before his fight with Floyd Mayweather Jr. in August 2017 Conor McGregor is known for his controversial, bragging persona in and out of the ring, which draws record numbers of viewers to his fights. In August of 2017, McGregor he was paid a reported $30million to fight undefeated boxing legend Floyd Mayweather Jr. in a …

Dana White unsure if Conor McGregor will ever fight again
7 years, 4 months ago

Dana White unsure if Conor McGregor will ever fight again

ABP News  

Washington D.C., November 30 : Conor McGregor fans, we might have some bad news for you. It's been about a year since Conor 'The Notorious' McGregor last fought in the octagon and UFC president Dana White is not sure when he will return, reports Rolling Stone. While talking to members of the media this week, White said they were working …

Conor McGregor's rags-to-riches story: MMA superstar says he will never forget his humble beginnings
7 years, 7 months ago

Conor McGregor's rags-to-riches story: MMA superstar says he will never forget his humble beginnings

Firstpost  

In the space of four short years, Conor McGregor has grown accustomed to the trappings of luxury that have accompanied his rise through the ranks of mixed martial arts. Las Vegas: In the space of four short years, Conor McGregor has grown accustomed to the trappings of luxury that have accompanied his rise through the ranks of mixed martial arts. …

Mayweather coming back to fight UFC star McGregor Aug. 26
7 years, 9 months ago

Mayweather coming back to fight UFC star McGregor Aug. 26

Associated Press  

LAS VEGAS — Floyd Mayweather Jr. will come out of retirement to meet UFC star Conor McGregor in an Aug. 26 boxing match that will feature two of the top-selling fighters in the world. “THE FIGHT IS ON,” McGregor tweeted several minutes earlier, posting a picture of himself next to one of Mayweather’s father, Floyd Sr. Mayweather, who retired in …

Conor McGregor vs Floyd Mayweather fight gets UFC backing
7 years, 11 months ago

Conor McGregor vs Floyd Mayweather fight gets UFC backing

Daily Mail  

Conor McGregor's proposed fight with Floyd Mayweather has such worldwide appeal and money-making potential that 'I almost feel like I have to make it happen,' UFC president Dana White has claimed. MMA star Conor McGregor hopes to fight undefeated American boxer Floyd Mayweather Mayweather, who won all of his 49 fights, said he would come out of retirement for the …

Floyd Mayweather says he's 'out of retirement' just for bout with MMA star Conor McGregor
8 years ago

Floyd Mayweather says he's 'out of retirement' just for bout with MMA star Conor McGregor

Firstpost  

Retired unbeaten boxing champion Floyd Mayweather says that when it comes to a possible big-money fight with Irish Mixed Martial Arts star Conor McGregor, he is “out of retirement.” Los Angeles: Retired unbeaten boxing champion Floyd Mayweather says that when it comes to a possible big-money fight with Irish Mixed Martial Arts star Conor McGregor, he is “out of retirement.” …

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