Conor McGregor - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | July 14, 1988 |
|---|---|
| Age | 36 |
| Birthplace | Dublin, Ireland |
| Zodiac Sign | Cancer |
| Chinese Zodiac | Dragon |
| Generation | Millennial Generation |
| Known For | First UFC fighter to hold titles in two weight classes at the same time; widely recognized for his charismatic and controversial persona. |
Intro
Conor McGregor is an Irish mixed martial artist and professional boxer best known for his tenure in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), where he achieved global fame by becoming the first fighter in UFC history to hold titles in two weight divisions simultaneously. McGregor is renowned for his precision striking, marketing acumen, and outsized personality, both in and out of the octagon.
Early Life & Background
Conor McGregor grew up in Crumlin, Dublin, Ireland. He played football in his youth and began boxing at Crumlin Boxing Club at age 12 to defend himself against bullies. Before pursuing MMA full-time, he worked as a plumber's apprentice.
Career Highlights
- Became the first UFC fighter to hold championships in two weight classes simultaneously (featherweight and lightweight) in 2016 after defeating Eddie Alvarez.
- Won the UFC Featherweight Championship by knocking out José Aldo in 13 seconds—the fastest victory in UFC title fight history.
- Fought Floyd Mayweather Jr. in a high-profile boxing match in 2017, which became one of the highest-grossing fights of all time.
- Has headlined some of the highest-selling UFC pay-per-view events.
Trivia
- Nicknamed 'The Notorious'.
- Listed by Forbes among the world's highest-paid athletes.
- Has launched his own whiskey brand, Proper No. Twelve.
FAQs
People also ask
How old is Conor McGregor?
Conor McGregor is 36 years old.
When was Conor McGregor born?
Conor McGregor was born the 14 July 1988.
Where is Conor McGregor from?
Dublin, Ireland.
On His Birth-Day
About July 14th, 1988, in brief:
- Historical events: Approximately 200,000 people demonstrated in Soviet Armenia, demanding the incorporation of the Nagorno-Karabakh region, highlighting the growing ethnic tensions in the late Soviet period.
- Day of the week: July 14th, 1988 was a Thursday
- Zodiac Sign: Cancer (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: New Moon
- #1 US song: The Flame by Cheap Trick
- #1 UK song: Nothing's Gonna Change My Love For You by Glenn Medeiros
- Popular movie: Like Someone in Love directed by Abbas Kiarostami
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