Why did Conor Mc Gregor earn more money in 2021 than Cristiano Ronaldo without even fighting?

The big surprise of the ranking is that the leader had practically no activity in the computed period: from May 2020 to May 2021. Conor McGregor was the one who earned the most money in that period despite not having fought and this is because his smart investments allowed him to pocket USD 180 million.

The Irish UFC star sold his shares in the whiskey brand Proper No. Twelve for nearly $150 million, which explains his climb to the top. It is the 32-year-old fighter's first time in the top spot and his second appearance in the Top 10. His best placement had been in 2018, when he was listed fourth, due to his successful fight against Floyd Mayweather, who topped the chart that year.

Cristiano Ronaldo, third this time with USD 120 million. His annual salary at Juventus is USD 67 million, which represents more than 50% of his income, while the rest comes from his sponsors. Cristiano Ronaldo and Floyd Mayweather have large fortunes but choose to spend their money in very different ways.

His weekend, thousands of MMA fans will be treated to the third fight between Conor McGregor and Dustin Poirier in what will be the main event of UFC 264, to be held at the T-Mobile in Las Vegas, for the 70-kilogram lightweight in a battle that will be decisive. The two teams are evenly matched with one win apiece, so this one will serve as a tie-breaker.