BRAWL STAR

UFC fighter Conor McGregor was Forbes’ top-earning athlete over the past year, pulling in $180 million. But fully 80% of that came from the sale of his signature whiskey brand in May. Readers tussled over the topic.

@JOSEF.LUCAS.ALLVIN:

“This is crazy considering [mixed martial arts] is just a baby of a sport compared to

tennis, golf, soccer, etc.”

JOHN OLIVE:

“He’s only the highest-paid athlete this year because he sold his stake in a private venture. He does not make more from his sport than Ronaldo and

Messi make from soccer.”

RYAN BARRY PARKS:

“It’s too convoluted. Make a list with just their salaries from their team. No sponsors

or whiskey earnings.”

KACK ZNECHTEL:

“Conor is a great businessman and he has turned some side hustles into

real money.”

PAUL COMERFORD:

“Conor had a vision and put everything into it. He is an

inspiration for many people despite some wrong decisions

along the way.”

@THE_MRNEUTRON:

“Well, no one is going to

say he doesn’t work for his money. Especially

not to his face.”