Forbes: McGregor tops 2020 money list
MIXED martial arts superstar Conor McGregor was the sporting world's highest-paid athlete in 2020, raking in around $180 million with earnings boosted by commercial ventures, a Forbes report showed Wednesday (Thursday in Manila).
The 32-year-old Irishman McGregor was one of only four only fought once in 2020, earning athletes to earn more than $100 around $22 million from million in 2020, according to his victory over Donald Cerrone the Forbes annual list of sport's in January. highest earners.
The bulk of the former plumber's Barcelona superstar Lionel pay packet — an estimated Messi was second on the list with $158 million — came via his successful $130 million in earnings, followed business activities, which by Juventus idol Cristiano included the sale of his Proper Ronaldo with $120 million. Twelve whiskey brand. Dallas Cowboys quarterback
Dak Prescott was ranked fourth on the list with $107.5 million.
The bulk of Prescott's earnings came via a $66 million signing bonus agreed when he inked a $160 million contract extension with the iconic NFL franchise.
LeBron James came in fifth with $96.5 million after a year that saw him lead the Los Angeles Lakers to the NBA Finals crown.
Some $65 million of James' earnings came from endorsements and other offthe-court activities.
Paris Saint-Germain's Brazilian striker Neymar was sixth on the list with $95 million.
Swiss tennis star Roger Federer, meanwhile, continued to make the top 10 despite playing only one tournament in 2020. The 20-time Grand Slam singles champion earned most of his $90 million from endorsements.
Formula One star Lewis Hamilton ($82 million),
NFL Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady
($76 million) and NBA Brooklyn Nets ace Kevin Durant ($75 million) rounded out the top 10.