Conor McGregor will make his UFC welterweight return against Max Holloway in Las Vegas on Saturday after a five-year break from fighting. The Irishman last faced Holloway in 2013, winning by decision. During his hiatus, McGregor remained in the spotlight with hints at football club ownership and a short-lived presidential bid.
McGregor's Net Worth
McGregor has amassed a fortune through fighting and business ventures. He reportedly earned around £37 million for UFC 229 against Khabib Nurmagomedov and £22.5 million for his 2020 fight with Donald 'Cowboy' Cerrone. His two fights with Dustin Poirier netted him £18.5 million and £22.5 million, according to estimates. The 2017 boxing match with Floyd Mayweather earned him nearly £100 million.
Business-wise, McGregor owns Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship, Forged Irish Stout, and starred in Amazon Prime's Road House reboot. His biggest deal came in 2021 when he sold his majority stake in Proper No. Twelve Irish Whiskey for up to £450 million, personally pocketing over £100 million. Celebrity Net Worth estimates his total net worth at around £150 million.
Manchester United Proposal
In 2021, after the European Super League collapse, McGregor tweeted: "Hey guys, I'm thinking about buying Manchester United! What do you think?" He later said: "Both Celtic and Manchester United are teams I definitely like. I'm open, I feel like I could do great things for a club." Nothing materialized, though he also expressed interest in Liverpool and Chelsea and claimed talks to buy shares in Celtic.
Presidency Ambitions
In March 2025, McGregor launched a bid to run for President of Ireland. To get on the ballot, he needed nominations from 20 members of the Irish Parliament or four local councils. He withdrew in September, slamming the system on X. He now focuses on his UFC return as an underdog against Holloway.
