In 2021, UFC superstar Conor McGregor was named No.1 on the Forbes list of highest-paid athletes in the world, overtaking the likes of LeBron James, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Lionel Messi. Female tennis stars Serena Williams and Naomi Osaka were also on the list. In fact, they were the only two female athletes on the list.

Consequently, ‘The Notorious’ had taken to his official Twitter account and congratulated the female athletes for their achievement. He wrote on Twitter, “Awesome job ladies!”

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It was great to see Williams and Osaka on the list and it was even more heartwarming to see various athletes and celebrities wishing them on their achievements.

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Meanwhile, McGregor has become a global star because of his phenomenal performances and charismatic personality. The Dublin native is the pay-per-view star of the promotion and has made a fortune from the sport. Besides fighting, he owns various other businesses that have boosted his net worth.

Hence, even after losing two fights in 2021, ‘The Notorious’ earned a lucrative sum of money thanks to his huge fan base and star power. However, he is out of action ever since his last loss.

What lies next for Conor McGregor in UFC?

‘The Notorious’ suffered a career-ending injury in his last outing in 2021. However, the Irishman has fully recovered and has hinted at a return many times in several interviews.

Although there are plenty of options for him to choose from, the Irishman is eyeing a title fight in his return. But Justin Gaethje is already in the picture and will face Charles Oliveira in the second quarter of the year.

However, McGregor is famous for jumping the line and getting the title shot. Hence, it is hard to predict the scenario of his return. Also, his trilogy with the fan-favorite Nate Diaz is also in the talks. However, we will have to wait to see what UFC does next with the pay-per-view star.

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What are your thoughts on McGregor’s tweet? Do you think he will get a title shot on his return? Let us know in the comments below.