UFC Star McGregor Dares Mayweather, Ronaldo, Others As He Buys Stunning N520m Rolex Watch

UFC Star McGregor Dares Mayweather, Ronaldo, Others As He Buys Stunning N520m Rolex Watch

Babajide Orevba, Akan Anwankwo
updated at April 12, 2023 at 7:45 PM
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  • UFC star Conor McGregor already boasts of a watch collection estimated to be worth £1million (about N520m)
  • The lightweight contender recently took to social media to flaunt his latest acquisition manufactured by Rolex which he described as "timeless"
  • The Jacob & Co. Astronomia Gambler is the most expensive watch in McGregor's collection, with the timepiece costing him a mouthwatering £500,000 (about N260m)

Conor McGregor's penchant for expensive and flashy bling is unmatched.

So much so that the legendary UFC fighter is said to have a collection of watches worth £1million (about N520m).

Conor McGregor shows off his latest acquisition from Rolex. Photo: Instagram/@thenotoriuousmma.
Conor McGregor took to Instagram to flaunt his latest acquisition from Rolex. Photo: Instagram/@thenotoriuousmma.
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The Irish MMA and entrepreneur is now believed to have added another stunning timepiece to his collection.

GiveMeSport reports McGregor is now a proud owner of a Rolex Yacht-Master II watch.

According to the publication, the stunning watch is thought to have set him back around $50,000 N26m).

The watch, believed to be the biggest one by the Swiss manufacturer boasts of incredible features, including a full coating of gold.

McGregor, who is known for openly flaunting his acquisitions took to Instagram to give his millions of followers a glimpse of the luxurious watch, boasting that 'this one took me back.'

"The biggest Rolex there is," McGregor bragged in a post.
"The yacht master 2. A 44mm size face. Full gold. A solid gold beast with a white face. This one takes me back. Timeless," he added.

The watch will now form part of his incredible collection which includes a Jacob & Co. Astronomia Gambler.

The brand, also worn by rapper Drake is the most expensive owned by McGregor, with The Sun reporting it costs £500,000 (aboutN260m).

It features a gold-shaped ceramic ball and a 1-carat-Jacob-cut white diamond constantly rotating.

Meanwhile, the 33-year-old Irishman is currently recuperating from a broken tibia sustained during his bout with Dustin Poirier.

McGregor' beats Ronaldo, Messi, Tigerwoods in terms of earnings

Meanwhile, Legit.ng had earlier reported that UFC fighter Conor McGregor is now the world's highest-paid athlete in the world according to the new stats provided by Forbes.

The 32-year-old Irish businessman beats the likes of Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Lewis Hamilton to attain this new height.

McGregor was said to have made revenue to the tune of £106 million ($150m) from the sales of his whiskey brand Proper 12 to Proximo Spirits, and also earned £15.5 million ($22m) from his sporting endeavours.

He also has a number of product endorsement deals on his revenue generation list including the Monster Energy logo he wears on his fight shorts.

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Babajide Orevba is a CAF accredited Nigerian journalist and HOD of the Local Desk with over 10 years of experience in media landscape.He studied NCE Political Science/Social Studies, AOCOED.
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