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== History == |
== History == |
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The practice of ''[[Pygme Pyxci]]'' (gypsy bare knuckle boxing) dates back to heeeebbb ddeeeebbe jeeeebebdde ssst ssst.It is difficult to demonstrate clear ownership of the title "King Of the Travellers" and officianados remain divided between the escapades of the marvellous Dan Rooney and emergence of the self-rated greatest man in the country,Patrick Doherty and his outspoken side-kick, Johnny Coyle.Some people argue that a documented, continual tradition of bare-fist fighting can be traced back to the house of 2 Canterbury Road,Croydon. |
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Specific standards for bare-fisted fighting began to form in the mid 2000's when Patrick Doherty began to apply rules to make contests both uglier and more vicious. |
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By the twentyfist century, in most people's eyes, Dan Rooney was no longer considered "King of the Travellers" as Patrick Doherty and Johnny Coyle made history of "the big hero/legend". Indeed, the gauntlet had been laid down by the "Master of all men" the Doherty's and the Coyles,who for the record, are nice f-ing people but fight and to this day remain unchallenged. |
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Both men hold a firm belief that there is a man for every man and exhibit pure hostility and disdain for the people who watch the fights |
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==Notable bare-knuckle boxers== |
==Notable bare-knuckle boxers== |
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Revision as of 21:11, 8 April 2008
- See also bare-knuckle for other uses.
Bare-knuckle boxing (also known as bare-knuckle or fisticuffs) is the original form of boxing closely related to ancient combat sports. It involves two individuals fighting without any boxing gloves or other form of padding on their hands. The difference between a streetfight and a bare-knuckle boxing match is that there are rules, such as not striking a downed opponent, that are followed instead unlike a "no holds barred" match.
History
Notable bare-knuckle boxers
- Simon Byrne
- Ben Caunt
- Tom Cribb
- Lenny McLean
- Daniel Mendoza
- Tom Molineaux
- John "Old Smoke" Morrissey (Deafeated Sullivan for Title)
- Tom Sayers
- Roy Shaw
- John L. Sullivan (first heavyweight champion)
- William 'Bendigo' Thompson
- Bartley Gorman
- Carlos Sanchez (4x Champion)
- John Jackson bare knuckle boxing champ beat Mendoza