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“GONE ARE THE DAYS OF GETTING UP AT FIVE IN THE MORNING AND RUNNING TEN MILES. YOU’VE GOT TO OPTIMISE THE BOXING”

At 35, Shane McGuigan is one of the most respected coaches in boxing. The son of former featherweight world champion Barry McGuigan, his modern methods have helped propel the likes of Lawrence Okolie, Josh Taylor, George Groves and Carl Frampton to world title success – establishing McGuigan as one of the most in-demand trainers around.

“ You mustrealise that, when it comes to strength, consistency is key. It’s going to be a five-year process

Men’s Fitness: Was boxing a natural career path for the son of a world champion?

Shane McGuigan: Not really. I took it up when I was 14, but dad didn’t want me to box. I just wanted

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