My reputation as a coach is at stake in Conor McGregor's rematch with Nate Diaz
John Kavanagh, Conor McGregor’s head coach, writes exclusively for The42 ahead of UFC 202.
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In an extract from his autobiography, John Kavanagh recalls Conor McGregor’s defeat to Nate Diaz.
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Conor McGregor’s coach will be joining The42′s Paul Dollery live in Vegas.
View ArticleJohn Kavanagh previews UFC 202 on the night before Conor McGregor's huge Nate...
The stakes are high in Vegas this weekend.
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Will we do it all again?
View ArticleI'd like Conor to go for a second belt now and I believe he'll only need two...
SBG head coach John Kavanagh brings us his latest exclusive column.
View ArticleJohn Kavanagh opens up about 'humiliating' attack that led to him finding MMA
He was beaten up by a group of men in Dublin when he was 18 years old.
View ArticleHis rivals may feel hard done by but Conor has earned this historic opportunity
John Kavanagh, Conor McGregor’s head coach, writes exclusively ahead of McGregor’s return at UFC 205.
View Article'There will be adversity in this fight... There will be times where Conor is...
John Kavanagh says his fighter’s upcoming bout will be far from straightforward.
View ArticleHere are the 6 nominees for Irish sports book of the year
Books on Paul O’Connell, Jason McAteer and John Kavanagh have made the cut.
View Article'We had a giggle about it' - Kavanagh on the rumour that McGregor was knocked...
The bogus rumour was promptly dismissed by the SBG camp.
View ArticleKavanagh says McGregor's impending announcement is 'only positive'
The UFC featherweight champion has said he has something significant to reveal after he faces Eddie Alvarez.
View ArticleWelterweight is too hot, featherweight is too cold, but lightweight is just...
John Kavanagh speaks exclusively to The42 ahead of Conor McGregor’s clash with Eddie Alvarez.
View ArticleOwen Roddy never reached the summit but he carved a path for others who did
Conor McGregor’s striking coach narrowly missed out on the big payday he spent years pursuing as a fighter.
View Article'Our rugby team have spurred us on to make it another memorable night for...
John Kavanagh delivers his pre-fight thoughts from New York ahead of Conor McGregor’s bid for history.
View ArticleMcGregor got him in the door but Kavanagh says Charlie Ward is worthy of UFC...
The Irish welterweight makes his bow in the octagon this weekend.
View ArticleKids at a Cork school received a visit from John Kavanagh and the UFC...
Conor McGregor’s coach put smiles on a lot of young faces on Leeside this morning.
View ArticleSBG's James Gallagher steps up and delivers against Anthony Taylor at...
The ambitious 20-year-old feels he will have a shot at the featherweight title inside 12 months.
View ArticleHere are our 16 favourite sports books from 2016
Paul O’Connell, Joey Barton and John Kavanagh are among the big names to feature in our list.
View ArticleRecognition of MMA in Ireland, mandatory brain scans for SBG and what's next...
John Kavanagh brings us his latest exclusive column.
View ArticleDouble sporting success makes 2016 a year to remember in Dublin suburb
Ballyboden St Enda’s and Annalise Murphy both brought some very special silverware back to Rathfarnham.
View Article'I’ve been spending a lot of time playing the UFC video game so I think that...
John Kavanagh on the origins of Straight Blast Gym Ireland.
View ArticleOne of the League of Ireland's most promising youngsters has committed to Cork
After a frustrating spell out injured, John Kavanagh has signed a new contract with the Leesiders.
View ArticleHow close is Shane Ross to regulating mixed martial arts in Ireland?
Meetings over the next few weeks will determine whether the sport needs its own governing body – something that could significantly delay the process.
View ArticlePoll: Should MMA be regulated in Ireland?
Conor McGregor’s coach John Kavanagh says the current situation means “anybody can run an MMA event … to whatever standard they see fit”.
View Article'Imagine what we could do': Ireland's new generation of MMA fighters
TheJournal.ie spent some time this week with young people who are learning MMA in one of the country’s newest gyms.
View Article'In my mind, it's on' - Kavanagh says training has begun for Mayweather bout
Conor McGregor’s head coach at Straight Blast Gym expects the fight to happen this year.
View ArticleKavanagh tips Holloway to defeat Aldo 'convincingly' this weekend
The pair will meet in a featherweight title unification bout in the main event at UFC 212 in Rio de Janeiro.
View ArticleI wouldn't be involved in preparing Conor for this fight if I didn't think he...
John Kavanagh discusses Conor McGregor’s potential clash with Floyd Mayweather in his latest column.
View ArticleThis won't be the first time Conor McGregor has defied the odds
John Kavanagh writes exclusively for The42 ahead of Conor McGregor’s clash with Floyd Mayweather.
View Article'They just think Ireland, UK - same thing. It bugged me, and I know Conor...
John Kavanagh talks press tours, ‘simpler’ training for Mayweather, Malignaggi sparring, and The Money Fight.
View Article'He kicks like a donkey': When John Kavanagh met Chris Martin
The Coldplay singer called in to SBG in Dublin following the band’s gig in Croke Park.
View ArticleJohn Kavanagh outlines why Conor McGregor hasn't hired a boxing trainer for...
No boxing coach will have any involvement in McGregor’s preparation for his boxing match with Floyd Mayweather.
View ArticleWe're ready to show the world of boxing that there's more than one way to...
John Kavanagh, Conor McGregor’s coach, writes exclusively ahead of the clash with Floyd Mayweather.
View ArticleDiaz trilogy is what I'd prefer next — but another fight this year is unlikely
John Kavanagh, Conor McGregor’s coach, writes exclusively for The42.
View ArticleNelson's camp disappointed after appeal against controversial loss fails
The UFC welterweight felt illegal eye pokes were decisive in his recent defeat to Santiago Ponzinibbio.
View Article'Be the one to step in. It changed my life': James Kavanagh describes school...
James Kavanagh was on the show with his brother John, who coaches Conor McGregor.
View ArticleWaterford bring in ex-Ireland U21 defender from Cork as Dundalk winger joins...
John Kavanagh and Carlton Ubaezuonu have made temporary moves ahead of the start of the 2018 season.
View ArticleIrish MMA Association issues strong response to 'misinformation' from...
IMMAA’s John Kavanagh has released a comprehensive statement.
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