Conor McGregor net worth amid Irish presidency bid and scandals
The Dubliner hasn't fought in over four years and turned 37 last month and it seems as if his fighting career is a thing of the past.
But despite his inactivity, McGregor has found himself on the front page of newspapers amid a number of scandals.
Most recently, McGregor lost his appeal after Nikita Hand successfully sued McGregor in a civil court over an incident in which he was alleged to have "brutally raped and battered" her in a penthouse at a south Dublin hotel in December 2018. McGregor was ordered to pay nearly €250,000 in damages as well as approximately €1.3m in legal costs.
The former two-weight UFC champion also made headlines after a number of personal life scandals. McGregor was recently snapped allegedly kissing a mystery woman on a beach while American rapper Azealia Banks shared nude photographs that she claimed McGregor sent to her.
Despite the scandals, McGregor is planning on running for Irish Presidency. However, it is unlikely he will get on the ticket due to the electoral process. To be eligible for election as President, you must be an Irish citizen over the age of 35 and be nominated by at least 20 members of the Oireachtas or at least four of Ireland's 31 local authorities. McGregor is unlikely to receive that support.
OLGB.com have had a look at McGregor's net worth and his Presidential Race odds with the bookmakers listing him as an 80/1 shot.
"Conor McGregor's announcement on X has added a fresh twist to the Irish Presidential race, but even with his petition drive, the bookmaker's 80/1 odds reflect just how steep the climb is. While McGregor's fame and outspoken nature could energise younger voters, the current nomination rules mean he faces significant procedural hurdles before even making it onto the ballot," said sports betting expert Jake Ashton.
Despite his absence from the sport, McGregor is one of the wealthiest athletes on the planet, with OLGB estimating his net worth at a whopping €176m. They also estimate that the average Irish person would need to work for 3,943 years to equal McGregor's net worth, while also adding that he could afford to purchase 383 properties in Dublin.
Other mega-rich sports stars on the list include Lionel Messi (€749m), Tyson Fury (€141m), and Anthony Joshua (€70m).
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