There’s a modern American bare-knuckle period, which was part of the evolution of contemporary boxing as we know it. But, truly, the history of bare-knuckle boxing is essentially the history of mankind: Robin Black: People think of Fight Club and Snatch and gangsters fighting on docs because of the modern working-class history of this incredible art form. But speaking with you I’ve learned a bit about the sport’s rich history.
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Graham Isador: My first thoughts when I hear bare-knuckle boxing immediately goes to movie montage. There has been excellent coverage on the underground boxing scene, including the superb documentary Knuckle covering the generational feud between several boxing Irish families competing in the scene, but as combat sports become more popular one promotion is attempting to bring bare-knuckle boxing to the mainstream. Unregulated fights have taken place across Britain for centuries. The winner is the one who is better at punching.īare-knuckle boxing has a rich history, particularly within the United Kingdom. Just fists, no kicks/no elbows, and nothing below the belt, ) that elevate the competitions above street fights but at its core, the challenge is simple in its brutality. The matches have rules ( Three-minute rounds. As an art form, bare-knuckle boxing is reserved for the toughest of the tough. Maybe they heard something about bouts hosted by the mafia or other bad men in back rooms. When people think bare-knuckle boxing they think Snatch.
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