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Robert Hynes

John Kavanagh's newborn baby shows off boxing skills in brilliant video

John Kavanagh has shared a brilliant video of his newborn baby showing off his boxing skills in an adorable clip.

The MMA coach posted the video of little Conall on his Instagram account.

He commented on the post: "Bring me anyone under 5kgs Da. All these little fools can get it, they're all the same."

Conor McGregor was among those to comment, with the recently retired UFC star saying: "Some pop on that back hand the kid has."

The Notorious' striking coach Owen Roddy said: "Hahaha Deadly!"

Kavanagh and his fiancee Orlagh Hunter celebrated the birth of Conall in late July.

Explaining the name, Kavanagh said: "Conall - "Strong as a Wolf".

"A Celtic name borne by many legendary Kings and Warriors of Ireland.

"One of them was the Ulster hero Conall Cearnach. "Conall of the Victories" who avenged Cúchulainn's death by killing Lugaid.

"Middle name John from the Icelandic tradition of surnames usually derived from the father's name.

"My dad's name is Alan so if I'd been born there I'd be called John Alansson - John, son of Alan.

"I always have had a special relationship with Iceland and the people there so wanted part of that tradition.

"The Kavanagh name is in good hands."

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