5 reasons why Conor McGregor is unlikely to fight again
Conor McGregor is the biggest star in MMA history. The first simultaneous two-division champion in the UFC, McGregor snatched the UFC featherweight title from José Aldo before successfully capturing UFC lightweight glory from the then reigning lightweight champion, Eddie Alvarez.
The Irishman's success inside the octagon and his vicious trash talk captivated an entire generation of UFC fans, rendering him the biggest pay-per-view draw ever seen in the sport. His historic matchup with divisional rival Khabib Nurmagomedov at UFC 229 netted the UFC a record-breaking 2.4 million pay-per-view buys.
However, the era of 'The Notorious' occupying top positions in the UFC rankings seems to be coming to an end with the Irishman suffering consecutive losses to Dustin Poirier, the last of which has McGregor currently nursing what is potentially a career-ending injury. Conor McGregor might not ever fight again, and this list cites five reasons why.
#5. Conor McGregor's wealth
Conor McGregor is the wealthiest fighter in UFC and MMA history. He has generated a total of 13,442,000 pay-per-view buys thus far in his professional career. Current estimates of the Irishman's net worth usually sit between $180 million and $200 million. McGregor also owns an Irish whiskey brand.
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However, last year, 'The Notorious' sold his majority stake in Proper No. Twelve Irish whiskey in a deal that reports indicate was worth $600 million. How the sale impacted McGregor's net worth isn't clear, but the Irishman's wealth has certainly increased. McGregor, self-admittedly, wanted to make a lot of money in the fight business.
Thus, it is difficult to imagine Conor McGregor being as motivated now as he once was, as a UFC debutant fighting for his future. With enough money to guarantee a comfortable life for several generations of his family, McGregor does not need to fight anymore for money, and this likely impacts his motivation. Why subject himself to grueling fight camps when he can sip cocktails on a million-dollar Lamborghini yacht?