Kevin Byrne

The conversation continues in Part 2 as Brian Peters opens up on his decade-long bond with Katie Taylor and why they’ve operated on a handshake deal without a contract. Brian sets the record straight on the Amanda Serrano and Chantelle Cameron fights, reflects on coming out of retirement in Connemara to change Irish sport forever and shares a brilliant story about spending a day in a hotel room with Muhammad Ali before they headed to a classic Irish boxing bout involving Steve Collins.

Plus, Brian reveals details about Katie's life after boxing - from producing a brand-new theatrical stage play about her life (featuring a 21-date tour, Q&A, and dates in the Aran Islands) to launching new business where the plan is to fight just as hard in the boardroom as she did in the boxing ring. We also discuss in greater detail his workings with Irishmen Pierce O'Leary, Steven Cairns and Adam Olaniyan - with the retirement ship most definitely skuttled at Killary Harbour.

https://open.spotify.com/episode/3geWc0YhFLMd4OqLZf9qLd

https://shows.acast.com/therockyroad/episodes/brian-peters-gifd-part-2

https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/brian-peters-gifd-part-2/id1509497532?i=1000785704802

"I'd be pretty relentless. I wouldn't take no for an answer, no more than the good lady herself, Katie.

"Sometimes I look at it a bit like a game of chess. You know, there's a whole lot of moves. You're gonna have a few battles but really it's the war that you need to win."

-Sat down with boxing manager Brian Peters for The Rocky Road, the first time he's done a podcast like this. Part 1 out now as we lead up to Croke Park on September 5

https://open.spotify.com/episode/7v9ZrOtjtONvbCs13mmvNI

https://shows.acast.com/therockyroad/episodes/brian-peters-gifd-part-1

https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/brian-peters-gifd-part-1/id1509497532?i=1000784415899

"I don't know Brian personally but having lived in Cavan town its impossible to not know of his dedication and support to many of the young lads through boxing.
An unsung Cavan legend☘️"

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Brian McKeown - Part 2

The story continues. We talk about Brian's fight to make Cavan BC a formidable force in Irish boxing, leading a boxer all the way to an Olympic final and why he finds such joy in being a positive influence on young people's lives. Brian also speaks candidly about his fight against cancer and why it won't stop him coaching away, night after night...

https://shows.acast.com/therockyroad/episodes/brian-mckeown-a-rocky-road-part-2

https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/brian-mckeown-a-rocky-road-part-2/id1509497532?i=1000722807129

If you missed Part 1, the link is here:

https://shows.acast.com/therockyroad/episodes/brian-mckeown-a-rocky-road-part-1

https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/brian-mckeown-a-rocky-road-part-1/id1509497532?i=1000719775672

NEW EPISODE ALERT AS WE CONTINUE ON THE ROCKY ROAD TO CROKE PARK

In Part 1 of an exclusive two-part interview, legendary boxing manager Brian Peters joins Kevin Byrne to break down Katie Taylor’s historic Croke Park fight night and the landmark deal to bring live boxing back to RTÉ. Brian reflects on the 17-minute sell-out demand, why he and KT refuse to take 'no' for an answer, suddenly and unexpectedly getting emotional at the press conference, the importance of building on momentum when you have it, emphasising the power of GAA HQ to the Brits, his time working with the Meath footballers in the 90s and a late-night run-in with Hollywood actor Colm Meaney.

https://open.spotify.com/episode/7v9ZrOtjtONvbCs13mmvNI

https://shows.acast.com/therockyroad/episodes/brian-peters-gifd-part-1

https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/brian-peters-gifd-part-1/id1509497532?i=1000784415899