Conor Just Turned 30 and He's Forbes #12th Richest Athlete in the World

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Millions upon millions were made in last year's combat spectacle between the world's greatest boxer, and arguably the world's greatest mixed martial artist. In terms of size and scope, few fights may ever rival what was witnessed in the Mayweather vs. McGregor matchup..

..and to seal that fight away in history works just fine with me. After a fresh 30 years on this planet, Conor was able to not only rise the ranks of the most dangerous sport in the world, he inspired half the planet all the while claiming multiple titles and in essence changing the game forever.

The man from Dublin, Ireland whom once worked as a plumber cleaning up for pubs made it! With a child born last year and another rumored to be on the way, Conor is living the high life and creating a family for himself. One can really only admire the feats he has surpassed as such a young man.

When Floyd blessed the 0-0 boxer in Conor last year, he basically agreed with the world that McGregor was a special, and undeniable talent. The sparks in both men ignited over hundreds of millions of dollars to be made, and both are pretty much set for life.

Conor is now listed as the 12th richest athlete under Forbes magazine, and one can only hope things stay that way for the wild, and sometimes reckless young man. A fighter's heart with a fighter's mind can be a very dangerous man, and some planning will surely need to be talked about.

I look so forward to Conor's return in the UFC octagon as well. Him vs. guys like Khabib or Tony Ferguson make my blood boil with excitement due to how hard they are to predict. The volatility of Conor's fight style, and just how dangerous he is has always made him a fan favorite.