Bare Knuckle Fighter
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Author |
: Stayton Bonner |
Publisher |
: Blackstone Publishing |
Total Pages |
: 319 |
Release |
: 2024-04-23 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781982650735 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1982650737 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (35 Downloads) |
Synopsis Bare Knuckle by : Stayton Bonner
Father. Fighter. Champion. Outlaw. Hailed as an “exhilarating debut” by Publishers Weekly, Bare Knuckle by former Rolling Stone editor Stayton Bonner (nominated for the Dan Jenkins Medal of Excellence in Sportswriting) takes readers into a previously unknown world: the underground circuit of illegal bare-knuckle fighting. Bare Knuckle is the remarkable true tale of Bobby Gunn, the 73–0 undisputed champion of bare-knuckle boxing. An inspiring underdog story that reads like a real-life Rocky. Bobby Gunn has been fighting for his existence since a childhood spent living under the hand of his volatile father, and would do anything to give his seven-year-old daughter a better life—including betting on himself in the underground world of bare-knuckle boxing. In 1984, Gunn was an eleven-year-old boxer in Ontario when his father woke him in the middle of the night to fight grown men in motel parking lots for money, his old man pocketing the cash. From there, Gunn traveled to Las Vegas, Tijuana, and beyond, competing in ringed matches as well as in biker bars and mobster dens on the side, brawling to make ends meet. But it was only with the birth of his daughter—and his desire to help her avoid his fate—that Gunn entered the big-time world of underground Russian-mob matches of up to $50,000 a night in New York City, hoping to finally raise his family above the fray. Former Rolling Stone editor Stayton Bonner travels the underground for years with Gunn, the world champion of bare-knuckle boxing with a 73–0 record, shining a light on a secret circuit that’s never before been revealed. Along the way, we explore the fascinating history of this first sport in America, Gunn’s Irish Traveler community—a sect of religious fighters best known through Brad Pitt’s depiction in Snatch—as well as his part in the improbable rise of the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship, the first legal revival of the sport. Bare Knuckle, a tale of triumph, loss, and a father’s love for his family, is a heartbreaking but ultimately inspiring story that will have you rooting until the end.
Author |
: Bob Mee |
Publisher |
: |
Total Pages |
: 241 |
Release |
: 2000-09 |
ISBN-10 |
: 0002189666 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9780002189668 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (66 Downloads) |
Synopsis Bare Fists by : Bob Mee
This text takes a look at the forgotten world of bare-knuckle prize-fighting, from the heyday of pugilism in the 18th century, to its extinction at the end of the 19th, and its re-emergence this century in the form of illegal underground bouts.
Author |
: Bartley Gorman |
Publisher |
: |
Total Pages |
: 304 |
Release |
: 2005-01-01 |
ISBN-10 |
: 0954870743 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9780954870744 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (43 Downloads) |
Synopsis Bare Knuckle Fighter by : Bartley Gorman
Author |
: Ulf Karlsson |
Publisher |
: Echo Point Books & Media, LLC |
Total Pages |
: 138 |
Release |
: 2022-03-22 |
ISBN-10 |
: 1648370985 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9781648370984 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (85 Downloads) |
Synopsis The Bare-Knuckle Boxer's Companion by : Ulf Karlsson
The Comprehensive Guide to Bare-Knuckle Boxing Techniques Martial artists David Lindholm and Ulf Karlsson present this practical guide to learning and effectively applying the classic combative skill of bare-knuckle boxing in real-world situations. This age-old fighting practice, also known as pugilism, began long ago in Ancient Greece and the Roman Empire and developed over time into a precursor to the modern sport of boxing. Lindholm and Karlsson discuss the differences between the bare-knuckle approaches used by various historical teachers, and provide useful technical instruction on how to implement the strategies yourself. They cover stances, strikes, punches, kicks, counters, throws, and avoidance as well as essential components of training and conditioning. Studying these time-tested techniques and carefully practicing the patterns will allow you strike hard yet still protect your ungloved hands, and be able to do so in a variety of conditions and scenarios. The Bare-Knuckle Boxer's Companion is illustrated with hundreds of pictures depicting classical actions and poses, and is also rounded out with a superb bibliography of recommended historical source texts. This valuable guide is a must-have resource for any modern-day self-defense student, from beginners to experienced martial artists, as well as anyone interested in the history of fighting and boxing. This book is also available from Echo Point Books in paperback (ISBN 1648370993).
Author |
: Joe Smith |
Publisher |
: eBook Partnership |
Total Pages |
: 264 |
Release |
: 2012-10-21 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781909270626 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1909270628 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (26 Downloads) |
Synopsis GYPSY JOE by : Joe Smith
Gypsy Joe is not only a story of redemption, but an uplifting account of a young gypsy determined to realize his dream. Joe Smith tells of his formative years travelling the country in a caravan and how he encountered crushing prejudice when his extraordinary talents as a golf boy prodigy became apparent.Disillusioned, he recounts a downward spiral and a life of criminality before pulling back from the brink and making the most of his life.The Observer selected the book as their Sports Book of the Year 2009 saying: "e;One of the best golf books written this year; although the cheque books come out for the scandal, this true story of thwarted ambition, criminality, violence and redemption has substance. A courageous story shot through with intelligence and humanity."e;"e;What comes across in this book is family loyalty, raw courage and violence but there is also intelligence and humanity."e;Chris Blackhurst -- Evening Standard, 23 June 2009
Author |
: Bartley Gorman with Peter Walsh |
Publisher |
: Milo Books Ltd |
Total Pages |
: 358 |
Release |
: 2016-04-06 |
ISBN-10 |
: |
ISBN-13 |
: |
Rating |
: 4/5 ( Downloads) |
Synopsis King of the Gypsies by : Bartley Gorman with Peter Walsh
Author |
: Ned Beaumont |
Publisher |
: Paladin Press |
Total Pages |
: 0 |
Release |
: 1997-07-01 |
ISBN-10 |
: 0873649346 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9780873649346 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (46 Downloads) |
Synopsis Championship Streetfighting by : Ned Beaumont
Your fists are your primary weapon system in a streetfight, but most martial arts "masters" like to gloss over that fact. Now fisticuffs expert Ned Beaumont shows you how to duke it out in back alleys and smoky bars and walk away grinning (with all your teeth). All the dirty tricks of boxing are included, too. Not for the faint of heart, this one is destined to become a classic.
Author |
: Patrick White |
Publisher |
: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform |
Total Pages |
: 102 |
Release |
: 2015-11-26 |
ISBN-10 |
: 1519549393 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9781519549396 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (93 Downloads) |
Synopsis The Legends of Bare-knuckle Boxing by : Patrick White
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. It involves two individuals fighting without boxing gloves or other padding on their hands.The difference between a street fight and a bare-knuckle boxing match is an accepted set of rules, such as not striking a downed opponent.This edition by Patrick White covers legendary bare-knuckle fighters from the 18th century - 21st century. Biographies, records, champions, legends, histories, rules and analysis of the world of bare-knuckle boxing. Serves as an excellent reference source.
Author |
: Kenneth Bridgham |
Publisher |
: |
Total Pages |
: |
Release |
: 2020-08-06 |
ISBN-10 |
: 1949783022 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9781949783025 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (22 Downloads) |
Synopsis The Life and Crimes of John Morrissey by : Kenneth Bridgham
In 1855, New York City was scandalized by one of the most infamous murders in its history, that of gang leader Bill "the Butcher" Poole, the feared knife-fighter who later would inspire Daniel Day-Lewis's character in Martin Scorsese's film The Gangs of New York. The acknowledged mastermind in the Butcher's undoing was John Morrissey, a two-fisted Irish immigrant who, more than any other man of the age, represented the nefarious links between organized crime, politics, sports, and high finance in America. The loose inspiration behind Leonardo DiCaprio's character in The Gangs of New York, he was an undefeated bareknuckle prize-fighter, widely recognized as the national champion, as well as a feared gangster and mob boss before either term was coined, rumored leader of the Dead Rabbits street gang, and eventually U.S. Congressman and member of the New York state senate. He became the millionaire operator of some of the world's most opulent gambling halls, and was the founder of the Saratoga thoroughbred racecourse. Equally comfortable hobnobbing with pimps, cut-throats, and thieves as he was with Presidents Lincoln, Johnson, and Grant, or railroad tycoons like Cornelius Vanderbilt, the once impoverished street kid rose to a level of wealth and power unprecedented for Irish Americans to that point in the nation's history.The culmination of eight years of research, The Life and Crimes of John Morrissey is the most in-depth biography ever published about one of the nineteenth century's most notorious men. Drawing from the original newspaper accounts, as well as the memoirs of men who knew him, this is the true tale of gang wars and bloody riots in the notorious Five Points slum, a high-seas mutiny near Panama, bare-knuckle brawls in Canada and California, neck-and-neck horse races in Saratoga, million-dollar wagers on Wall Street, and back-room deals in Washington D.C. that encompass the short but daring life of John Morrissey.
Author |
: Craig Davidson |
Publisher |
: Soho Press |
Total Pages |
: 200 |
Release |
: 2007 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781569474655 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1569474656 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (55 Downloads) |
Synopsis The Fighter by : Craig Davidson
Paul Harris leads a sheltered life. The son of a wealthy southern Ontario winery owner, his suits and cars are paid for, his career in the family business assured. But after a vicious beating shakes his world, he descends into the realm of hardcore bodybuilders and boxing gyms, reveling in suffering and seeking to become a real man. Rob Tully, a working class teenager from upstate New York, is a born boxer. He trains with his father and uncle but struggles with the weight of their expectations. Their disparate paths lead to The Barn, an underground bare-knuckle fight venue where vicious and hopeless men brawl for cold hard cash.