Forbes Highest Paid Athletes 2023: Conor McGregor is no longer on the list of Forbes’ Top Highest Paid Athletes of 2023. In 2021, the UFC star made it to the number-one spot with a whopping $180 million in annual earnings. Follow Boxing News Updates with Insidesport.IN
Conor McGregor hasn’t fought for the entire 2022 and is yet to make his reported comeback against Michael Chandler in 2023. While the Irishman has apparently earned millions from his business investments, his inactivity from the UFC has cost him his spot in Forbes’ Top 10 Highest Paid Athletes 2023.
The only combat star to appear in the list is Canelo Alvarez in the fifth spot. The Mexican boxer has an annual earning of $110 million. Canelo competed against Dmitry Bivol and Gennadiy Golovkin last year, charming his pockets with multi-millions.
Canelo Alvarez lost against Dmitry Bivol in a shocking upset in 2022He also earned a hefty sum of money from his investments and sponsorships. Canelo Alvarez is the founder of Yacoa drink, I Can fitness app, the gas station chain Canelo Energy, VMC Cocktail brand and also owns his own clothing brand. Alvarez reportedly has a net worth of $180 million.
The Mexican boxer has surpassed several legendary athletes in the Forbes list of 2023, including Stephen Curry (NBA Player), Roger Federer (Tennis player), Dustin Johnson (Golf player) amongst others. Check the full list below.
Forbes Highest Paid Athletes 2023
- Cristiano Ronaldo- $136M (Football player)
- Lionel Messi- $130M (Football Player)
- Kylian M’Bappe- $120M (Football Player)
- LeBron James- $119.5M (Basketball Player)
- Canelo Alvarez- $110M (Boxer)
- Dustin Johnson-$107M (Golfer)
- Phil Mickelson-$106M (Golfer)
- Stephen Curry- $100.4M (Basketball Player)
- Roger Federer- $95.1M (Tennis Player)
- Kevin Durant- $89.1M (Basketball Player)
Conor McGregor and Canelo Alvarez Can Have a Brilliant 2023 Financially
Canelo Alvarez will make his return to Mexico after fighting 12 years on foreign soil on May 6 this weekend. He will defend his undisputed super middleweight status against John Ryder and is expected to bag another multi-million-dollar payday.
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Meanwhile, Conor McGregor is also scheduled to make his UFC comeback in 2023 against Michael Chandler. It means that the Irishman is set to charm his pockets brilliantly, adding more to his flourishing investments. Hence, Conor McGregor may come back to Forbes’ Top 10 in 2024.
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