Conor McGregor to overtake Cristiano Ronaldo in Forbes athlete rich list with staggering £77m

Conor McGregor is set to overtake Cristiano Ronaldo in the Forbes athlete rich list following his super-fight with Floyd Mayweather.

The Dubliner's inexorable rise reached stratospheric heights in the cross-over clash which is expected to earn him in the region of £77m — and that's before endorsement deals are considered.

Ronaldo topped the list this year with earnings of £71m and has been eclipsed in 10 rounds of boxing, in which Mayweather forced a stoppage in Las Vegas.

Conor McGregor met Cristiano Ronaldo last year and predicted overtaking him on the rich list.

McGregor will only be behind Floyd Mayweather when the Forbes rankings are updated

The 'Notorious' is renowned for his predictions and remarkably foresaw overtaking the Real Madrid star when the two athletes met last year.

Ronaldo visited the UFC lightweight champion in training and the Irishman quipped: 'You were number one on the Forbes list, I was like number 35 or something. I'll get up. Maybe next year I'll get you.' Ronaldo replied: 'I don't think so.'