16 Y.O. Conor McGregor “Stiffened” Up a 200 Lbs Boxer in First Signs of Southpaw’s Insane Power, Reveals John Kavanagh – “He Hit Him One Shot”

The name ‘notorious’ Conor McGregor is internationally renowned when discussing the UFC. People worldwide, even those unfamiliar with the UFC, will recognize the McGregor name. This is the type of legacy that McGregor has established within the realm of the UFC. Similar to how people associate WWE with John Cena, McGregor’s name is synonymous with the UFC. It would not be inaccurate to assert that the legacy McGregor has forged in this sport has yet to be matched by anyone else.

John Kavanagh recently indulged in a conversation with Johnny Walker. While in the conversation, they delved deeper into the legacy and history of Conor McGregor.

John Kavanagh talks about young Conor McGregor

Johnny Walker, in his recent escapades, had a conversation with legendary coach John Kavanagh. Kavanagh is basically the man who made Conor McGregor what he is today. Well erupted as McGregor’s first coach, Kavanagh has been applauded as a personality who made MMA famous in Ireland.

While having the conversation about McGregor’s autobiography, they delved deeper into the topic regarding his legacy. When Walker asked Kavanagh what he thought the first moment, he gazed his eyes on McGregor. Kavanagh added that McGregor’s was a rare one since his power was much different from that of teenagers of his age.

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Kavanagh recalls the instance where McGregor, as a teenager weighing significantly less than his opponent, delivered a single punch that stunned a much larger sparring partner. He said, “When Connor joined, you know, he was very young – he was only 16 or something. So, I’m not looking at him thinking like…he had a good boxing background; he had incredible power for a teenager. He could spar with men, you know, and guys that, like, hey, I remember one in particular – one guy was a decent light heavyweight, he was like well over 90 kilos, and Connor’s this, you know, 70-kilo teenager, and he hit him one shot and stiffened him up.”

Conor McGregor’s legacy as a fighter

The Irishman has left a mark on the face of Mixed Martial Arts. His legacy as a combatant is characterized by way of his formidable skill to deliver devastating knockouts, dominance in the octagon, and the strategic struggle of the thoughts that has established him as an undeniable force inside the realm of the UFC. His terrific fights against Formidable opponents like Ivan Buchinger, Marcus Brimage, Chad Mendes, Jose Aldo, and Eddie Alvarez have made him a legend.

Additionally, McGregor has contributed immensely to the UFC’s popularity. He was the first fighter in the history of the establishment to hold titles in two weight divisions at the same time. Specifically, the featherweight and lightweight belts. His trash-talking skills as well as his charisma had made him a looked-forward fighter. It has also drawn record-breaking pay-per-view buys for his fights. His legacy in the UFC is marked by his remarkable achievements and his role in popularizing the sport.

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