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Darragh Culhane

Conor McGregor makes business rich list but UFC star's earnings dwarfed by Rory McIlroy

Conor McGregor has been named in a sporting rich list for business ventures but his success is dwarfed by Rory McIlroy.

McGregor is known his pub ventured and whiskey brand Proper 12 and recently launched his Forged Irish Stout.

And in a recent study conducted by OLBG, the Dubliner makes the top 30 athlete rich list for business ventures.

The study ranked the top off-field earners for 2022 with McGregor coming in at number 27 having earned an estimated $10m tied with LA Lakers star Anthony Davis and ahead of Paul George and Lewis Hamilton.

McGregor earned a total of $43m in 2022 with $33m coming from competition earnings.

But Rory McIlroy's off-field earnings were significantly larger than McGregor's with the golfer taking home some $34m.

Top of the list is recently retired Roger Federer who eared some $90m with LeBron James in second with $80m while Tiger Woods was in third with $68m.

Footballers Lioned Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are tired in 5th having earned $55m in off-field earnings.

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