Shane McGuigan explained

Father:Barry McGuigan
Partner:Taylor West
Children:2

Shane McGuigan (born 1988) is a British and Irish[1] boxing coach. His gym is based in South West London.[2]

Background

McGuigan is the son of Irish former featherweight world champion Barry McGuigan.[3] He has two brothers and a late sister, Nika. McGuigan grew up in rural Kent, England near Whitstable and went to boarding school at Millfield. He is dyslexic.[4] At 14, he became interested in boxing, and his father took him to an amateur boxing club in Faversham.[5]

McGuigan is in a relationship with musician Taylor West. They have two sons (born 2022 and 2024).[4]

Notable fighters

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Shane McGuigan. Planet Sport. 12 April 2024.
  2. Shane McGuigan: 'I didn't get into boxing for the money, it brings me happiness'. The Independent. Tom. Kershaw. 8 October 2021. 12 April 2024.
  3. Web site: The McGuigans: How the 'Clones Cyclone' forged a fighting dynasty. Peter Crutchley. BBC Northern Ireland. 2017-06-01. 2019-04-16.
  4. Shane McGuigan on life, loss and moving on. Irish Star. Kieran. Cunningham. 1 April 2023. 12 April 2024.
  5. Web site: The Shane McGuigan Interview. Irish Boxing. 28 February 2015. 12 April 2024.
  6. Web site: O'Niell. Joe. 1 February 2019. Chantelle Cameron announces split from the McGuigans - Irish Boxing. 23 June 2021. Irish Boxing.
  7. Web site: 31 July 2018. Luke Campbell announces link-up with Shane McGuigan. 23 June 2021. Sky Sports.
  8. Web site: Fullerton. Gareth. 27 September 2017. Cummings announces split from Barry McGuigan and Cyclone Promotions. 23 June 2021. Belfast Live.
  9. Web site: 15 May 2021. Daniel Dubois Splits With Mark Tibbs, Hires Shane McGuigan - Boxing News. 23 June 2021. Boxing Scene.
  10. Web site: Foster. Elliot. 24 January 2020. Anthony Fowler Joins Shane McGuigan After Coldwell Split. 23 June 2021. Boxing Scene.
  11. Web site: Fullerton. Gareth. 19 January 2021. 'I despise them' - Carl Frampton opens up on split with McGuigans. 23 June 2021. Belfast Live.
  12. Web site: Gray. Tom. 16 December 2015. George Groves reveals Shane McGuigan as new trainer. 23 June 2021. The Ring.
  13. News: 3 June 2017. Haye splits from trainer McGuigan. BBC Sport. 23 June 2021.
  14. Web site: Dielhenn. James. 30 October 2019. Shane McGuigan on leading Josh Taylor through tragedy to glory and reputations 'blowing hot and cold'. 23 June 2021. Sky Sports.
  15. Web site: Damerell. Richard. 10 May 2019. Lawrence Okolie has linked up with new trainer Shane McGuigan. 23 June 2021. Sky Sports.
  16. Web site: McGuigan. Barry. 12 March 2021. Fowler and Billam-Smith are on different paths - but both are heading to the top. 23 June 2021. Mirror.
  17. News: 23 January 2020. Taylor's ex-trainer 'begrudged' by exit. BBC Sport. 23 June 2021.