Conor McGregor Faces Backlash Over Unverified $32M Earnings Claim

The UFC star's assertion of surpassing the Bivol-Beterbiev fight card payout is questioned by fans and contradicted by reported figures.

Conor McGregor claimed on social media that he earned more than the $32.1 million total payout of the recent Bivol-Beterbiev boxing event during his 2021 UFC 264 fight against Dustin Poirier.
Reported figures from UFC 264 indicate McGregor earned approximately $23 million, significantly less than the boxing card's combined payout.
Fans criticized McGregor's claim, with many questioning the accuracy of his statement and accusing him of exaggerating his earnings.
Some fans speculated McGregor could be referencing undisclosed earnings or total revenue generated by the event rather than his personal payout.
McGregor remains one of UFC's highest-paid athletes, with his 2021 fight generating record-breaking gate and pay-per-view sales despite his reported earnings falling short of his current claims.