This week's guest is Finn Kenny, a nutritionist working with combat sports athletes. We discuss Finn's background, favorite fighters, and the importance of nutrition in boxing. The conversation highlights the recent Eubank vs. Benn fight, focusing on weight management and hydration strategies for fighters.

Finn emphasizes the significance of proper nutrition and hydration for optimal performance in the ring. In this conversation, the focus is on the complexities of weight cutting and hydration strategies for fighters in combat sports. The discussion highlights the importance of balancing weight management with performance optimization, the role of nutritionists, and the challenges faced during multi-day competitions. He emphasizes the need for individualized approaches to nutrition and hydration, as well as the significance of building trust and communication between fighters and their support teams.

In this conversation, Finn discusses the importance of building relationships in combat sports, the evolution of coaching, and the critical role of trust in nutrition. He emphasizes the need for fighters to embrace modern nutrition strategies while navigating the misinformation prevalent on social media. The discussion also touches on the business side of boxing promotions and the significance of effective communication in achieving success. Finn shares his aspirations for the future, aiming to be the best in his field while continuing to educate fighters around the world.

Follow Finn on the following links

https://www.instagram.com/finnkenny_nutritionist/

https://www.youtube.com/@Finnkenny_Nutritionist

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background

07:11 Favorite Fighters and Fights

14:31 Nutrition in Combat Sports

20:00 Weight Management and Hydration Strategies

22:57 Hydration Strategies for Fighters

25:56 The Importance of Weight Management

29:00 Navigating Multi-Day Competitions

31:53 The Role of Nutritionists in Combat Sports

37:02 Building Relationships with Fighters and Coaches

40:30 Building Relationships in Combat Sports

41:16 The Evolution of Coaching in Boxing

43:38 The Importance of Trust in Nutrition

45:03 The Mindset of Elite Fighters

46:31 The Business of Boxing Promotions

50:00 The Role of Social Media in Nutrition Trends

53:02 Navigating Misinformation in Sports Nutrition

58:55 Future Aspirations and Goals

Credits

Music: Darkness Cinematic Sport Trailer

Musician: AlexGuz

Intro - HBO, Inc