John Kavanagh is an Irish MMA coach and trainer. One of his most famous students being UFC Champion Conor McGregor.

John is the founder and owner of SBG, or Straight Blast Gym, where John trains Conor and his other students in Ireland. He’s also the co-founder of MMA training program Wimp2Warrior, which takes complete beginners, and trains them to be able to step into the ring, building physical and mental fitness, strength, and resilience.

A huge fan of boxing and fighting, Mark Bouris sat down virtually with John ahead of Conor McGregor’s clash with American fighter Dustin Poirier. Together they discuss the attitude behind training and success, whether champions are born or bred, the joy of fulfilling a purpose in business, and of course, how Conor is shaping up before he steps in the ring. 

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