Sullivan once owned by william muldoon located in belfast, ny. Watch gypsy girls fighting bkgofficial on dailymotion. Gypsy bareknuckle boxers go toe to toe in battle for family. Jun 22, 2017 this shocking video shows the moment two men trade huge blows in a brutal bare knuckle brawl. Probably the most famous of the old time 19 century gypsy bare knuckle fighters was gypsy jack cooper, who was transported to australia. We join james gypsy boy mccrory, a bear of a man and self described. Sanctioned bareknuckle boxing king of the gypsies street fighting world championship boxing bare knuckle boxing hall of fame world bare knuckle heavyweight champion bobby gunn rolling stone mens.
More and more combat sports fans are beginning to show an increased interest in the original, most intense of boxing styles. February 18 the late great kimbo slice in an early bkb fight against a very hard man. Gypsy bare knuckle boxers go toe to toe in battle for family pride. The family liked my wedding filming and asked me to film a fight james had coming up and it spiralled from there. The footage, believed to have been filmed last month in epsom, surrey, shows two men trading blows surr. Nov 20, 20 watch rough gypsy bare knuckle fight 20 bkgofficial on dailymotion. See more ideas about bare knuckle boxing, heavyweight boxing, fighting sports. Sep 01, 2011 anyone interested in bareknuckle fighting ala traveller style, then just watched a film called knuckles which follows several feuding families like quinnmcdonaghs, joyces, nevins etc. With james quinn mcdonagh, paddy quinn mcdonagh, michael quinn mcdonagh, ian palmer. Common british stereotypes may conjure images of wellmannered chaps sipping tea, but the white linen gloves come off in this expose of the uks bare knuckle boxing bkb culture.
We join james gypsy boy mccrory, a bear of a man and selfdescribed. Once regarded as something that happens exclusively in guy ritchie films and on gypsy sites, bare knuckle boxing is fast becoming a thriving. Full gypsy bare knuckle fight davy joyce vs michael navin bare knuckle. The drama film my name is lenny was released in 2017, featuring australian actor josh helman in the title role, and michael bisping as roy pretty boy shaw. Probably the most famous of the old time 19 century gypsy. May 30, 2017 bareknuckle boxing is a sport that intrigues combat sports enthusiasts and is sometimes seen as taboo, much like the nhb no holds barred fights that were held in the early 1990s.
Benedict cumberbatch to play romany gypsy bareknuckle. In a nation where highly publicised hate crimes against gypsies and. There are also sections on bare knuckle fighters from years gone by. A former marine must fight in the underground world of bare knuckle boxing. High quality bare knuckles boxing inspired tshirts by independent artists and designers from around the world. Bare knuckle fighting is an ancient gypsy and traveller tradition and many of todays. With lance barrett, david dallas, miles donald, alan grove. The pair began, what appears to be an illegally planned boxing. Sep 08, 2017 b enedict cumberbatch has landed a new film role as a romany gypsy bare knuckle fighter after claiming he couldnt escape classtyping the oscar nominee, 41, has been cast in gypsy boy, the. Bare knuckle boxing videos worlds best gypsy fight. As the name suggests, it an illegal form of fighting that doesnt involve gloves or padding. The rules of the bareknuckle fighting championship are as follows. May 15, 2018 a fist fight can leave your knuckles as bloodied as rocky balboas after training in the meat locker in the first rocky filmbut taking other aspects of bare knuckle.
Bare knuckle boxing hall of fame is the old training headquarters for bare knuckle champion john l. Uncovering the hidden world of underground bare knuckle fighting in britain. Bare knuckle boxing videos kimbo slice vs officer gannon. Bare knuckle fighting championship workouts how to train. Traveller 1997 a film, starring bill paxton, mark wahlberg, and julianna margulies, about a man joining a group of nomadic con artists in rural north carolina. Apr 29, 2014 watch woman bare knucle fighting queen of the gypsies bkgofficial on dailymotion. High quality bare knuckle boxing gifts and merchandise. Between 19721992, he reigned supreme in the world of illegal gypsy boxing. Bare knuckle boxing also known as bare knuckle, prizefighting, fist fight or fisticuffs is the original form of boxing, closely related to ancient combat sports.
Really good film, shows alot of the fights and you get to know the main fighters in the family, plus it is the most unintentionally funnny film ive seen. Iphone knuckle duster cases for sale b bare knuckle fighting is an ancient gypsy and traveller tradition and many of todays gypsy traveller boxers come from a long. This film follows a history of violent feuding between rival clans. Raised to be a bare knuckle fighter in the romany gypsy community, walsh was. Previously shunned to the darkest nooks of the uk, these boxers, rather than for financial reward are there purely for the fight itself, united by a fierce subculture of honour, pride and violence. Fight gypsy kevin wall vs flynn bareknuckle boxing. For many of you, the people like myself, everything i write after this sentence will be unnecessary and at best, skimmed. James quinn mcdonagh is the central protagonist of the tale a bareknuckle gypsy champion with a shaved head and solemn features. Watch king of kings romani gypsy vs irish traveller bareknuckle fight bkgofficial on dailymotion. Tyson fury explains the insane world of gypsy bareknuckle.
Snatch 2000 a film featuring brad pitt as a comically stereotyped pikey and rogue, who is also a bare knuckle boxing champion. Aug 01, 2003 along the way the book tells the story of his childhood, through to adulthood, and his path to him being crowned king of the gypsies. What i found interesting is that this chap was a family man at heart, and albeit his day job was bare knuckle fighting, deep down family came. Benedict cumberbatch to star in gypsy boy exclusive. Shop unique bare knuckles boxing posters on redbubble. A rival clan, the joyces, have a longheld hatred of the mcdonaghs over an old brawl that landed one family member in prison and another dead. Bartley gorman v 1 march 1944 18 january 2002 was an english traveller, who was the undefeated bareknuckle boxing champion of the united kingdom and ireland, often referred to as king of the gypsies. And with that people are seeking to find out more about the rules behind the sports premier promotion, the bare knuckle fighting championships.
Travellers traditionally use bare knuckle fighting as a way to settle disputes, but fights rarely have rules or rounds. Tracing turnofthecenturys boxing s transition from bare knuckle to the marquess of queensberry rulesand corbetts rise the topthe film. The bruisers all appear in a new documentary, bare knuckle, in which the film makers were given unique access to britains bare knuckle boxing scene. Dec 25, 20 one of britains busiest shopping centres was the scene of a gypsy style bare knuckle fight captured on camera as shoppers looked on. An epic 12year journey into the brutal and secretive world of irish traveler bareknuckle fighting. Video of gypsy style bare knuckle fight goes viral online. This film follows 12 years in the lives of three irish traveller families joyces, nevins, and quinnmcdonaghs and their bitter feuds and fights.
Knuckle is a documentary about bareknuckle gypsy fights. Feb 06, 20 this classic, vintage video shows one of the best irish bare knuckle fights ever caught on film. Bare knuckle fights bkb bare knuckle tribute video. Bareknuckle boxing revealed in new documentary daily. Conversations with some of the scenes most venerable fighters reveal the softer side of the people behind a. The boxer, a quiet man with a history of losing fights, comes to mickey mcdonnell begging for a fight, but the only thing he can offer the failed pugilist is an impossible match with bruiser, an unbeaten brute twice the boxers size, and if he loses he owes mickey twenty fights as payback. Mar 03, 2014 watch fight gypsy kevin wall vs flynn bareknuckle boxing video dailymotion bkgofficial on dailymotion. Aug 25, 2011 documentary film knuckle has been 12 years in the making and features james quinn mcdonagh pictured, who is nicknamed king of the gypsies. All of this fine acting is secondary to the stark brutality of the episode, with realistic bareknuckle boxing, barroom brawls, and swordfights. Benedict cumberbatch to play romany gypsy bareknuckle fighter. Knuckle is a 2011 film about the secretive world of irish traveller bareknuckle boxing. Gypsy bareknuckle fighting film general conversation.
King of kings romani gypsy vs irish traveller bareknuckle. In july, mcintyres associate james mcphee was jailed for three years for using youtube videos to organise a bare knuckle fight at europes largest gypsy gathering. Witness the greatest gypsy fair play fight on camera smith vs mason full fight enjoy. Rough gypsy bare knuckle fight 20 video dailymotion. No gauze or tape can be within 1 inch of the knuckles. Just reminded me of another travelling knuckle fight film. An epic 12year journey into the brutal and secretive world of irish traveler bare knuckle fighting. Bare knuckle fighting is so intriguing in many ways coming from a boxing background in which we all started from no gloves street fighting now you add the mix of bare knuckle fighting rules now you have the hottest sport in combat sports, and bare knuckle fighting championships is leading the way will take over. Set in the london criminal underworld, the film contains two intertwined plots. Bareknuckle boxing also known as bare knuckle, prizefighting, fist fight or fisticuffs is the original form of boxing, closely related to ancient combat sports. Knuckle is a 2011 film about the secretive world of irish traveller bare knuckle boxing. Despite being centuries old, the sport of bare knuckle fighting is one thats always sat firmly in the shadow of its gloved alternative. I thought this would be a compelling film about a traditional, fabled traveler.
Inspired designs on tshirts, posters, stickers, home decor, and more by independent artists and designers from around the world. Living a life that can be challenging and tough, gypsy travelling men had to look after themselves from an early age. Jan 25, 2011 knuckle is a documentary about bare knuckle gypsy fights. Shocking video shows travellers trade blows in brutal bare.
Gypsy bare knuckle boxing fight at supermarket youtube. What are the bare knuckle fighting championship rules. New joe joyce vs martin o donnell full bare knuckle boxing fight 27th of january 2019 traveller beef gypsy fights 2019 media king bare knuckles. Knockout in irish traveller bare knuckle boxing fight. Gypsy bareknuckle fighting film general conversation uk. As the mccroryyoung match draws nearer mcrory shares more about the role of bare knuckle fighting in his life and we meet young, a boastful man confident hell level his opponent with ease. An epic journey into the brutal and secretive world of irish traveler bare knuckle fighting irish families settle their differences with bare knuckle boxing a film about bare knuckle boxing here is something in the ny times about this documentary about fair fighting. We learn that many bare knucklers have violent backgrounds of street crime and are now reformed, able to focus their violent energy in a controlled manner. Tyson fury explains the insane world of gypsy bare knuckle boxing.
With the quite recent advent of bare knuckle boxing making its resurgence on the world stage. Gypsy weddings star paddy doherty caught trying to bite. Gypsy weddings star paddy doherty caught trying to bite teens face in traveller scrap former bare knuckle boxer wrestles with 17yearold in ugly clash before being dragged away carl stroud. One of britains busiest shopping centres was the scene of a gypsy style bare knuckle fight captured on camera as shoppers looked on. Twin jimmy vs billy connors bare knuckle fight traveller gypsy. Protagonist pictures is handling worldwide sales on gypsy boy and will be introducing the film to buyers at tiff. It involves two individuals fighting without boxing gloves or other padding on their hands. Snatch 2000 a film featuring brad pitt as a comically stereotyped pikey and rogue, who is also a bareknuckle boxing champion.
Must watch new joe joyce vs martin o donnell full bare. Terrified shoppers look on at gypsystyle bare knuckle. Gypsy bareknuckle boxers go toe to toe in battle for. Furys father was a noted bare knuckle fighter in the community who was sentenced to. Woman bare knucle fightingqueen of the gypsies video. With access to a fight club where men from all walks of life compete against each other in brutal and bloody battles. Fight gypsy kevin wall vs flynn bareknuckle boxing video. List of irish travellerrelated depictions and documentaries. All orders are custom made and most ship worldwide within 24 hours. Feb 19, 2012 im known as king of the gypsies because im the champion fighter ive never lost once. Classic gypsy fight james quinn vs paddy joyce knuckle follow bare knuckle boxing knockouts. Bare knuckle boxing videos the mighty quinn vs paddy. Gabriel byrne im sure was in it, he plays a retired fighter or criminal, he is trying to settle down and gets caught up with some travellershe may have been one himself anyway the local bare knuckle fighter champion doesnt like him and is constantly goading him.
Bare knuckle fighting is so intriguing in many ways coming from a boxing background in which we all started from no gloves street fighting now you add the mix of bare knuckle fighting rules now you have the hottest sport in combat sports, and bare knuckle fighting championships is. Dec 09, 20 watch gypsy girls fighting bkgofficial on dailymotion. Fighters are permitted to wrap and tape the wrist, thumb, and midhand. Bartley gorman v 1 march 1944 18 january 2002 was an english traveller, who was the undefeated bare knuckle boxing champion of the united kingdom and ireland, often referred to as king of the gypsies. Benedict cumberbatch to star in hardhitting bare knuckle boxing tale gypsy boy for bbc films exclusive. This is a good look up close at gypsy bare knuckle fighting, the fight scenes are as. B enedict cumberbatch has landed a new film role as a romany gypsy bareknuckle fighter after claiming he couldnt escape classtyping the oscar nominee, 41, has been cast in gypsy. Benedict cumberbatch to star in gypsy boy tiff 2017. Watch woman bare knucle fighting queen of the gypsies bkgofficial on dailymotion. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. Bare knuckle fighting is an ancient gypsy and traveller tradition and many of todays gypsy traveller boxers come from a long line of bare knuckle fighters. Hang your posters in dorms, bedrooms, offices, or anywhere blank walls arent welcome.
Boxing legends tv takes a look at the most brutal sport in the world, where two men fight for honour and the pride of their families. Bare knuckle boxing videos joe joyce vs aney mcginley. Terrified shoppers look on at gypsystyle bare knuckle fight. I read an article in the ring which claimed that bareknuckle fighting in barns is safer than official boxing with gloves on. Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a page. Nov 06, 2017 this feature is not available right now. Knuckle is a documentary about bare knuckle gypsy fights.