Conor McGregor's estimated net worth before fighting Floyd Mayweather was $10 million, per The Sports Daily.Conor McGregor experienced unmatched stardom in the UFC before going over to boxing. The Irish superstar had a rampant run in the UFC's featherweight division and won the featherweight world title in 2015 by knocking out Jose Aldo Jr. in 13 seconds.His biggest payday in the UFC before the superfight against Floyd Mayweather came against the likes of Eddie Alvarez and Nate Diaz. 'The Notorious' defeated Eddie Alvarez at UFC 205 at New York City's Madison Square Garden to win the lightweight title.WrestleFeed@WrestleFeedApp5 Years ago today. #UFC #ConorMcGregor #UFC2057:51 PM · Nov 12, 20215 Years ago today. #UFC #ConorMcGregor #UFC205 https://t.co/ssOsbzZxjGHe was reportedly paid $3,090,000 for the fight which included $3,000,000 to show, a $50,000 performance of the night bonus and $40,000 for Reebok sponsorship.MMA History Today@MMAHistoryTodayThis week marks the 5 year anniversary of UFC 205 at Madison Square Garden.This is arguably the most historic event in MMA history.The UFC's first event at MSG & Conor McGregor becoming the first Champ Champ in UFC history.He pulled up to fight week in a custom Rolls-Royce.01:05 AM · Nov 10, 20213792343This week marks the 5 year anniversary of UFC 205 at Madison Square Garden.This is arguably the most historic event in MMA history.The UFC's first event at MSG & Conor McGregor becoming the first Champ Champ in UFC history.He pulled up to fight week in a custom Rolls-Royce. https://t.co/ZEcWasZv3CMcGregor's second fight with Nate Diaz at UFC 202 generated global hysteria after the Stockton-native defeated the Irishman via rear naked choke in their first fight at UFC 196.McGregor was reportedly paid the same amount ($3 million) to fight Nate Diaz, wherein he won via unanimous decision after a 5-round war.ESPN MMA@espnmmaFour years ago today, @TheNotoriousMMA got redemption for his loss to Nate Diaz, winning the rematch at UFC 202 and delivering this iconic line 🤬👑8:39 PM · Aug 20, 20204106744Four years ago today, @TheNotoriousMMA got redemption for his loss to Nate Diaz, winning the rematch at UFC 202 and delivering this iconic line 🤬👑 https://t.co/vWFMmAR69yConor McGregor's highest payday during his rise in the featherweight division unquestionably came against Jose Aldo when he faced the Brazilian at UFC 194.McGregor was paid a total of $590,000 for the fight which included $500,000 to show, a $50,000 performance of the night bonus and $40,000 for Reebok sponsorship.UFC_AUSNZ@UFC_AUSNZ#OnThisDay 3️⃣ years ago 😱 #UFC1945:00 PM · Dec 12, 20181279320#OnThisDay 3️⃣ years ago 😱 #UFC194 https://t.co/6Xn5vHpE9XConor McGregor is currently No.1 on Forbes' list of the highest-paid athletes in 2021After a globally covered crossover fight against Floyd Mayweather, Conor McGregor became a household name. Not only did his fame reach new frontiers, his fortune was also elevated to the next level.BBC Sport@BBCSport1) Conor McGregor2) Lionel Messi3) Cristiano RonaldoConor McGregor has topped Forbes' annual athletes rich list bbc.in/3bjYnJa01:48 AM · May 13, 2021923771) Conor McGregor2) Lionel Messi3) Cristiano RonaldoConor McGregor has topped Forbes' annual athletes rich list bbc.in/3bjYnJa https://t.co/yZCkfsw8y8Conor McGregor reportedly made an estimated $100 million for his fight against Floyd Mayweather. However, the reason behind McGregor's colossal earnings in 2021 is the recent sale of a majority stake in his whiskey company, Proper No. Twelve.Bleacher Report@BleacherReportThe top 10 highest-paid athletes, per @Forbes No. 1: McGregor - $180MNo. 2: Messi - $130MNo. 3: Ronaldo - $120MNo. 4: Dak - $107.5MNo. 5: LeBron - $96.5MNo. 6: Neymar - $95MNo. 7: Federer - $90MNo. 8: Lewis Hamilton - $82MNo. 9: Brady - $76MNo. 10: Durant - $75M11:46 PM · May 12, 2021111671520The top 10 highest-paid athletes, per @Forbes No. 1: McGregor - $180MNo. 2: Messi - $130MNo. 3: Ronaldo - $120MNo. 4: Dak - $107.5MNo. 5: LeBron - $96.5MNo. 6: Neymar - $95MNo. 7: Federer - $90MNo. 8: Lewis Hamilton - $82MNo. 9: Brady - $76MNo. 10: Durant - $75M https://t.co/JoWxOCXlf6It was reported at the end of April 2021, that Conor McGregor, along with Proper No. Twelve co-founders Audie Attar and Ken Austin have sold their majority stake in the whiskey firm to a renowned American brewery company based out of New Jersey, Proximo Spirits. The deal went through for $600 million, which was then divided among the three partners.Marc Raimondi@marc_raimondiBarrels of cash: Conor McGregor, team sell majority stake in whiskey for about $600M espn.com/mma/story/_/id…01:12 AM · Apr 28, 2021786117Barrels of cash: Conor McGregor, team sell majority stake in whiskey for about $600M espn.com/mma/story/_/id…