“That’s What I Wanted”-Sean O’Malley Reveals What Conor McGregor Took Away From Him Before His UFC Debut
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Sean O’Malley has talked highly of Conor McGregor and his fame in the world of combat sports. It’s not just ‘Sugar’ but almost every UFC fighter aspires to win over the sport like McGregor. However, not everyone can be notoriously successful. Nevertheless, in the latest episode of his podcast, O’Malley yet again admitted that he wanted to be a superstar, just like the ‘Mystic Mac’.
While many mixed martial artists have struggled with money, the ‘Notorious’ has been on an exponential rise. He was listed among the highest-paid athletes in the world of combat sports. Furthermore, his businesses have helped him reach a net worth of around $200 million. Undeniably, it is something that every fighter would desire.
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Sean O’Malley aspired to be like Conor McGregor
In episode #218 of the Timbo Sugar Show, Tim Welch hinted that most of the UFC fighters have struggled with financial problems. Especially when a fighter has to take care of his family, but fighting is probably the sole income. He revealed how difficult it was for the fighters to go on with an annual income of around $24,000, which was without payment to the managers and medications, et cetera.
Furthermore, Welch said, “It’s like not a comfortable living. Unless you’re a rare superstar.” Without a doubt, O’Malley could feel what his coach and fellow podcaster tried to say. He hinted at the highest-paid athlete in the UFC.
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In response to Welch’s words, ‘Sugar’ said, “That’s what I wanted. And it was funny because I watched Conor blow up and that’s kind of like what I wanted. I wanted to come and take over the sport. And then Conor did it.”
‘Sugar’ does his best to follow his notorious idol
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The former double champion owns not only one but a handful of businesses to his name. Beginning from his pubs, and roaming through his clothing brand, McGregor has found himself to be successful in his business ventures, as much as he found success in the Octagon. Furthermore, the profits from Proper No. Twelve were indeed skyrocketing.
Following McGregor’s trends, O’Malley declared that he would launch a marijuana business, believing a huge potential to reach a worth of about $100 million in the venture. He said, “I think that’s gonna be similar to the whiskey, Conor’s whiskey. I think that could be my f**king-my $100 million business.”
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Nonetheless, reaching the mark set by the ‘Notorious’ is a fairly tough task in itself. Do you think O’Malley could reach the place that he dreams of? Let us know in the comments down below.
Edited by:
Vineet Nandwana