The amount of money Conor McGregor earns from a single social media post will shock you
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McGregor today earns his early UFC Fight purse through a single post
Conor McGregor has multiple sources of income now compared to only a decade ago when he lived to check to check as a plumber in Ireland. While many of us would like to dismiss social media influencers, it is funny how the athletes and stars we idolize are also just that once they leave the walls of their professional setting.
However, the key difference between these influencers and big media stars is that they aren’t paid in peanuts and a discount coupon for advertising products on their platforms. In fact, a substantial portion of their income can come directly from simply making posts on their social media.
Conor McGregor is no different in this aspect as he boasts millions of followers across multiple platforms and a name that is Recognized around the world. It is in fact no surprise that brands would pay good money to be associated with the McGregor name.
Conor McGregor’s insane price tag for a Single Social Media Post
Conor has undeniable star power as it’s no small feat to have all of the top 5 selling UFC PPVs have your name attached to it. In fact, Conor shares the title of appearing twice in the 3 top-selling PPVs of all time along with Floyd Mayweather.
Along with this, he also boasts of having 12, 9, and 45 million followers on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram respectively acting as a perfect venue to put out his thoughts in the public square.
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For all this clout carried by The McGregor name, it is easy to understand when people say that Conor will never have to fight another day in his life. Recent reports of his earning through brand deals on social media can attest that statement.
Sports data firm BonusFinder has calculated how much the biggest names across sport receive for sponsored posts and while Conor barely missed making the top 10, the amount he receives is still flabbergasting.
The report by Bonusfunder revealed that McGregor earns a staggering £149000 for a single social media post with a brand partner. This is far cry from the top earners like Ronaldo, Messi, and The Rock (earning a million plus) but is especially remarkable when you consider that it is equivalent to the reported payout he received for beating Dustin Poirier at UFC 178.
How does this influence your opinion on a McGregor return to the octagon? Let us know below.
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