Conor McGregor

Date of Birth: July 14, 1988

Zodiac Sign: Cancer

Biography

Conor McGregor, born Conor Anthony McGregor, is an Irish professional mixed martial artist and boxer. He was born on July 14, 1988, in Crumlin, Dublin, Ireland. McGregor is renowned for his brash personality, striking ability, and quick wit, which have made him one of the most popular and controversial figures in the world of combat sports. He began his professional MMA career in 2008 and quickly gained a reputation for his knockout power and charismatic personality. McGregor signed with the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) in 2013 and made an immediate impact by winning his first fight in the promotion. His career skyrocketed in 2015 when he defeated José Aldo in just 13 seconds to win the UFC Featherweight Championship, marking the fastest victory in UFC title fight history. In 2016, McGregor made history again by becoming the first fighter in UFC history to hold titles in two weight classes simultaneously when he won the UFC Lightweight Championship by defeating Eddie Alvarez. He also ventured into boxing, famously fighting Floyd Mayweather Jr. in 2017 in one of the highest-grossing pay-per-view events of all time, although he lost the bout. McGregor’s career has been marked by significant highs and lows, including legal issues and controversies outside the octagon. Despite these challenges, he remains one of the biggest draws in combat sports due to his fighting skills and larger-than-life persona.

5 Interesting Facts about Conor McGregor

1. Conor McGregor is the first fighter in UFC history to hold titles in two weight classes simultaneously.

2. His fight against Floyd Mayweather Jr. generated over $600 million in revenue.

3. McGregor has his own whiskey brand called Proper No. Twelve.

4. He was named the world’s highest-paid athlete by Forbes in 2021.

5. McGregor has a background in plumbing before becoming a full-time fighter.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Conor McGregor

1. “We’re not here to take part; we’re here to take over.”

2. “I fear no man. If you breathe oxygen, I do not fear you.”

3. “Doubt me now.”

4. “Precision beats power, and timing beats speed.”

5. “To do anything to a high level, it has to be total obsession.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

Conor McGregor’s highest net worth is estimated to be around $200 million.

Children

Conor McGregor has three children with his fiancée Dee Devlin: 1. Conor Jack McGregor Jr. (born May 2017) 2. Croia McGregor (born January 2019) 3. Rian McGregor (born May 2021)