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Conor McGregor’s coach John Kavanagh is excited to see the Irish fighter compete once again. After ‘Notorious’ suffered the injury, even Kavanagh was doubtful about his next move. However, in a recent interview, Kavanagh had fantastic things to say about Conor McGregor.

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McGregor is a dedicated fighter and his love for the sport can be seen by the way he has been training. ‘Notorious’ has recovered and has been training non-stop for his comeback. While it isn’t clear whom he will face, the former champion wants to climb to the top once again. His coach confirmed he has been spending a lot of time in the gym.

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Kavanagh said, “I have not seen one percent drop in his incredible drive and desire and passion and interest in the sport. I’ve said it to you many times, I’ve said it to everybody that it’s when you truly, if you can get rid of money problems, you really find out what it is you’re passionate about because you know, you’ll only do something you really enjoy.”

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He further said, “He’s still in the gym all day, every day. He’s still, we’re still chatting about fighting techniques all day, every day. He’s still talking about getting that belt again, all day, every day. What can you conclude from this? He loves fighting. He loves mixed martial arts. He loves competition.”

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Kavanagh surely has given a lot of insight into McGregor’s aspirations. And after hearing this all fans want is for McGregor to get back healthy and give some awesome action next year.

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Conor McGregor has an intense training

While Conor McGregor does not have a fight on the card yet, he has started some really intense training to cause destruction once he returns. In a recent Instagram post, he revealed that he is almost 190 pounds, and fans can’t stop talking about how massive the fighter looks.

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It seems he is in no mood to lose once he gets back. The lightweight division’s scene is very intense and with every fighter waiting to snatch the title, McGregor is willing to give his all to occupy the belt once again.

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Are you excited to see Conor McGregor in the octagon? What do you think about John Kavanagh’s comments? Let us know in the comments below.

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Rohini Kottu is a Newsroom Editor at EssentiallySports, bringing years of expertise in sports journalism and editorial leadership. With many editorials under her byline, she has worked across combat divisions and is now a key part of the Newsroom team, shaping coverage across the site’s 14 category pages. Her editorial command lies in balancing sharp news judgment with compelling storytelling, ensuring every article resonates with sports fans while maintaining ES’s brand voice. Rohini’s journey and impact were also spotlighted in the Humans of EssentiallySports series, where she reflected on her evolution from rookie to pro in just a few years. Today, she continues to drive newsroom standards by delivering authoritative, reader-first content in an era where authenticity and clarity are more vital than ever.

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