2021 was a transitive year for Conor McGregor. The consensus promotional PPV king and 2021 top earner was among the richest global athletes. It was also the year of his gruesome leg injury that forced him out after his trilogy loss. Overall, 2021 was the “mercury in retrograde” kind of phase line for the fighter. Three years after he topped the Forbes list of the wealthiest global athletes, Conor McGregor has not appeared on the Forbes 2024 list.
It shouldn’t be surprising, given his long three-year layoff. ‘The Notorious’ returns in a five-round welterweight headliner for UFC 303. However, it took a while to book the monumental return. Various commitments and USADA problems pushed his return from 2023 to 2024. At one point, the Irishman continually pleaded to push forward with his return.
The downtime has put him off the scales. In 2021, McGregor was on the financial magazine’s annual list, valued at $180 million. Concurrently, Forbes reported that $22 million of that came from fight purses, while a whopping $158 million was brand endorsements. Around $150 million on the long haul was when he sold his share of Proper No. Twelve to Proximo Sport in 2021.
In 2022, McGregor dropped to No. 22 on the list with $52 million. Only Dallas Cowboys’ Quarterback Dak Prescott had a more fall in grace, going from 4 to No. 69. However, the Irishman hasn’t been hibernating. Stars like Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, LeBron James, and Kylian Mbappe now hold the usual top spots. Conor McGregor could make a return to the Forbes list, considering his Hollywood debut and other business ventures.
Road House sequel Officially greenlit by Amazon Studios; Conor McGregor unlikely to return
Conor McGregor recently made his mark in the debut of Road House – a remake of the 1989 cult classic starring Patrick Swayze. Co-staring with Jake Gyllenhaal, ‘Mystic Mac’ plays Knox, a fix-it thug for the criminal elite. His explosive and brash demeanor to the dot suited his usual in-ring persona. Fans and pundits were in for a shock, who had written off the action flick as a failure.
Conor McGregor in “Road House” (Source: Instagram/ (@thenotoriousmma)/ Screen Rant (@screenrant)/ X)‘The Notorious’ claimed overwhelming success, with the production hitting the equivalent of $750m at the box office. While not a critical success, McGregor’s role delivered on what it was meant to. According to Variety, Amazon Studios aspires to move forward with the franchise. Gyllenhaal will return as ex-UFC fighter turned bouncer Elwood Dalton. However, [spoiler territory] despite a post-credit tease that “Knox” was alive, McGregor is probably not reprising his role.
With nearly 80 million viewers to date, Jake Gyllenhaal is set to reprise his role as Elwood Dalton in a Road House sequel. pic.twitter.com/XgpD3ScXIS
— Prime Video (@PrimeVideo) May 14, 2024
McGregor (22-6 MMA, 10-4 UFC) has a lot riding on UFC 303 regarding his MMA future. This happens to be his penultimate bout under the current contract. Hence, McGregor has but a few chances to prove himself. Moreover, he’s done with acting for now and will focus on his return to the octagon.
Alongside Tony McGregor was hospitalized Thursday after a brief ordeal with chest pains. TMZ Sports reported that he’d be released soon. For many, McGregor’s unhinged performance was the movie’s funniest parcel. However, due to multiple distractions, McGregor might stay away from the sequel, but remains happy for the team’s success.
