Conor McGregor, widely regarded as the most controversial figure in MMA, continues to dominate headlines despite being absent from competition for three years. The former UFC champion often finds himself in the spotlight, sometimes for reasons beyond the sport. ‘The Notorious’ is a true businessman and has tried different ventures outside fighting and now plans to extend it to a new direction.Â
Conor McGregor recently went to social media to celebrate the win of his cousin Warren Davis’ football team in the Irish league. Davis was on the beach when Drogheda United defeated Derry City 2-0 in the final at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Soon, McGregor took it to the next level by proposing an idea to buy the Irish league in the future.Â
Reportedly worth around $200 million, The Irishman suggested that he would buy the whole league, roughly valued at $34 million. Last year, the ‘Mystic Mac’ surprised his fans after buying half of the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship and promoting it. His influence in the BKFC is clearly visible, however, the same can’t be said about the Irish football team.
After McGregor posted pictures of the winning cup and shared the idea of buying the league, it backfired and attracted a response from Drogheda United. The football team took to social media and cleared the air by claiming they have no association with Conor McGregor. This attitude towards McGregor has been consistent since his recent civil lawsuit.
UFC superstar explains Conor McGregor’s downfall from an inspirational figureÂ
Conor McGregor’s recent civil lawsuit found him liable for the sexual assault of a woman named Nikita Hand in Dublin. McGregor was ordered to pay $250k for damage and other legal fees. In the aftermath, ‘The Notorious’ lost major brand deals which has cost him millions of dollars.
Proper No. Twelve, Conor McGregor’s whiskey brand, announced he will no longer represent the company as its ambassador. His journey from humble beginnings to multi-millionaire status was once inspiring to fans across the world but now things have changed. UFC star Sean O’Malley shared his thoughts, emphasizing how McGregor went from a celebrated icon to a controversial figure.
The absence of brand deals has significantly affected McGregor’s income, prompting him to urgently pursue opportunities to resume fighting. He recently discussed potentially earning $250 million by facing Logan Paul in India, signaling his ambition to regain financial stability. Although no official announcements have been made yet, it has undeniably gained traction.
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