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From Conor McGregor to Cristiano Ronaldo, these are 2021's top paid athletes in the world – how did they each make over US$100 million in the past year and who's the richest?
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Tony Ferguson says Conor McGregor was 'probably drunk' when he called out UFC rival and tells Irishman to 'get in line'
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Conor McGregor poses with new £105,000 BMW i8 supercar as he trains in Nike gear ahead of Floyd Mayweather mega-fight
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Conor McGregor poses with new £105,000 BMW i8 supercar as he trains in Nike gear ahead of Floyd Mayweather mega-fight
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