Conor McGregor's incredible net worth explained amid £3bn Chelsea interest

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Conor McGregor has shocked the sporting world by stating his intention to buy Chelsea Football Club - though the figures may not add up.Notorious, 33, took to social media on Wednesday afternoon to post a photo of a WhatsApp chat with the caption "I wish to explore this. @chelseafc."Attached to the image was an exchange of texts sent about buying the Premier League giants, though the recipient of the messages is unclear."Chelsea for sale £3bn," texted McGregor, "let's buy it."But with a reported net worth of €170m (£141m), according to Spanish outlet Marca, the Irishman is way off Roman Abramovich's £3bn valuation.Making most of his money from the flogging of Irish whiskey company Proper 12, the UFC starboy banked $150m (£112m) from selling the distillery company last year.McGregor is known for selling four of the top-five highest-selling pay-per-view events in UFC history pocketing him around £20-£25m per fight.Even earning the top end of this fee, the Irishman would have to put himself through another 40 events to make the £3bn Abramovich is demanding - something especially tricky to do when serving a six-month medical suspension.HAVE YOUR SAY!

Would you like to see Conor McGregor as owner of Chelsea? Let us know in the comments section.And despite losing out to Floyd Mayweather in the ring, the venture into boxing did make him a fortune.McGregor banked $100m (£75m) from the fight purse against 'Money' but that still leaves him far short in the race to buy Chelsea.The west London outfit are currently up for sale with Abramovich looking for a quick exit.Want to be on the ball with all of the latest football news?Well then sign up for the brilliant Daily Star football email newsletter!From the latest transfer news to the.