After recovering from a leg injury in 2021, Conor McGregor is poised to make a comeback in UFC with a lofty goal of becoming the wealthiest athlete of all time, surpassing basketball legend Michael Jordan.
McGregor is set to join Michael Chandler as a coach in the upcoming season of The Ultimate Fighter. In a recent interview with Megan Olivi, McGregor discussed his recovery and future plans, including his aspiration to be featured on Forbes’ list of richest athletes. He expressed his disagreement with Forbes’ estimation of his worth at $615 million and claimed he is much closer to reaching a billion-dollar net worth, which would rank him just behind Jordan and his $3.3 billion Jordan brand with Nike.
McGregor is determined to outdo Jordan and secure the top spot on the Forbes list. He believes he can move up the ladder rapidly since he is close behind Jordan in terms of net worth. McGregor’s interview followed rumors of heated arguments with Chandler, both of whom are coaching in TUF’s new season. The two coaches are highly competitive and emotionally invested in their teams, making the show ripe for drama and tension.
