BELOW ARE SOME LINKS IN REGARDS TO SOME GREAT BOOKS, MOST OF WHICH IVE PERSONALLY READ AND OTHERS HAVE BEEN RECOMMENDED. YOU WILL ALSO FIND LINKS TO VARIOUS PROJECTS PLANNED.
Bartley Gorman...King Of The Gypsies
This is a detailed and honest account of perhaps one of the greatest BKB fighters of all time.It shows the great pride and passion Bartley had for the sport . He was regarded by all who knew him to be a true gentleman and a loyal friend. Please click on the link below to purchase this book
http://www.amazon.co.uk/King-Gypsies-Bartley-Gorman/dp/1903854164
http://www.amazon.co.uk/King-Gypsies-Bartley-Gorman/dp/1903854164
Bareknuckles...A Social History Of Prize- Fighting
This book details the history of prize-fighting from the regency period until its decline in the early 20th century. It includes in it some of the most well known past BKB fighters and gives some great information about them. It also tells of the development and spread of BKB to America and Australia. http://www.amazon.co.uk/Bareknuckles-Social-History-Prize-Fighting/dp/0718826760/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1327591176&sr=1-1
On The Cobbles... The life Of Jimmy Stockin
This book is on the life of Jimmy Stockin a Gypsy Bare-knuckle fighter. This warrior was born to fight in a world where fighting is first nature.Jimmy was banned from boxing after winning over 100 amateur bouts and so began his Bare-knuckle challenge from wherever it came. http://www.amazon.co.uk/Cobbles-Jimmy-Stockin-Knuckled-Warrior/dp/1840185090/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1327592999&sr=1-1
A cut above the rest
The book gives a great inside into Cliff fields, famous for being the man to Beat Lenny McLean...
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Cut-Above-Rest-Cliff-Field/dp/190443245X/ref=sr_1_cc_1?s=aps&ie=UTF8&qid=1336819826&sr=1-1-catcorr
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Cut-Above-Rest-Cliff-Field/dp/190443245X/ref=sr_1_cc_1?s=aps&ie=UTF8&qid=1336819826&sr=1-1-catcorr
Gangs Of New York
Forget the film with the same title, this book details the history of the known gangs in and around New York.It shows how the city has developed and sprung from its poverty stricken beginnings and habitual violence, including many well known figures of street fighting , through to the mafia and the present day. http://www.amazon.co.uk/Gangs-New-York-Informal-Underworld/dp/0099436744/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1327593664&sr=1-1
"KNUCKLE" THE BOOK
THIS BOOK IS DUE FOR RELEASE ON FEB 16TH, BUT YOU CAN PRE-ORDER THROUGH AMAZON. http://www.amazon.co.uk/Knuckle-James-Quinn-McDonagh/dp/0007466978/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1329768253&sr=8-1
"KNUCKLE" THE MOVIE. CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW FOR DETAILS
BAREFISTS
'Bare Fists' is an in-depth look at the world of bare-knuckle
prize-fighting, which flourished in the 18th and 19th centuries.After a brief history of BKB it starts detailing fighters from James Figg through to John L.sullivan and a brief section on Modern day BKB including the early days of the UFC....Good read..
UP TO SCRATCH
STREET FIGHTING MAN
A great insight into the unbeaten Bareknuckle fighter Paddy Monaghan
"BAREKNUCKLES" FACEBOOK PAGE
THIS PAGE HAS BEEN SET UP TO GET FANS AND FIGHTERS OF BAREKNUCKLE BOXING TOGETHER ON THE SAME PAGE. https://www.facebook.com/#!/groups/288495971213125/
QUINN PROMOTIONS
FOLLOW THE LINK http://www.quinnpromotions.co.uk/
THE FOLLOWING LINKS ARE FOR ONLINE READING
http://archive.org/details/knucklesgloves00lyncuoft a 1922 book titled Knuckles and Gloves written by Bohun Lynch. a history of Boxing from Jack broughton through to Jack dempsey.
http://archive.org/details/boxingselfdefens00geer Boxing and self defence including old fashioned training and conditioning.
http://archive.org/details/rooseveltthatikn00dono A great read. 10 years of boxing with the president and other memories of famous fighting men
A volume of books entitled Pugilistica
volume 1. http://archive.org/details/pugilisticahist02milegoog
volume 2. http://archive.org/details/pugilisticahist00milegoog
volume 3. http://archive.org/details/pugilisticahist01milegoog
A book written in 1900 named Boxers and their Battles: anecdotal sketches and personal recollections of famous pugilists
http://archive.org/details/boxerstheirbattl00thor
Another old book entitled " Life and reminiscences of a 19th century gladiator (1892)
http://archive.org/details/lifeandreminisc00sarggoog
Life and battles of Sir Dan Donnelly...( 1879)
http://archive.org/details/lifebattlesofsir00jame
Physical culture and self-defence By Bob Fitszimmons
http://archive.org/details/physicalcultures00fitz
Jake kilrain's life and battles (1888)
http://archive.org/details/jakekilrainslife00hard
life and battles of Yankee Sullivan ( 1854)
http://archive.org/details/lifebattlesofyan00phil
"Our Jim" ......the world's champion (1892)
http://archive.org/details/ourjimworldscham00irvi
Pancratia, Or, A History of Pugilsm
http://archive.org/details/pancratiaorahis00unkngoog
Boxainia ; or, sketches of ancient and modern pugilism.....Pierce Egan
http://archive.org/details/boxianaorsketch00egangoog
Famous Pugilists of the English Prize Ring 1719-1870
Its always exciting for authors to bring out new books on the subject of Bareknuckle boxing and this new book looks an exciting new read.The book, a paperback contains nearly eighty fighters, including the English Champions from 1719 plus ring records and also the considered champions and top contenders of the lighter weights.
To buy this book by Author Mick Hill from Reading see the link below.
www.fast-print.net/bookshop or any good bookshops
or internet retailers. Price £13.99. or on amazon. http://www.amazon.co.uk/Famous-Pugilists-English-Prize-Ring/dp/178035505X/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1360177657&sr=1-
To buy this book by Author Mick Hill from Reading see the link below.
www.fast-print.net/bookshop or any good bookshops
or internet retailers. Price £13.99. or on amazon. http://www.amazon.co.uk/Famous-Pugilists-English-Prize-Ring/dp/178035505X/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1360177657&sr=1-
"Born to fight" by Richy Horsley
There are few men tougher than Richy Horsley—boxer, street fighter, and bouncer. Crazy Horse, as he is better known, is part of the underbelly of the hardman scene. So tough is he, that he had even accepted a challenge from Britain’s most dangerous prisoner, Charles Bronson, to be his first boxing opponent upon Bronson’s eventual release from prison. As a young man, he channelled his rage into boxing and he became one of the toughest fighters in the land. Yet this man has much more to offer than just his fighting credentials. Having shunned his life of bar-room brawling, drinking, and drugs, Richy now devotes his time to being a father and being committed to a boy’s club that takes kids off the streets and encourages them into the ring.
To purchase the book click here http://www.amazon.co.uk/Born-Fight-Stephen-Richards/dp/1844545563
To purchase the book click here http://www.amazon.co.uk/Born-Fight-Stephen-Richards/dp/1844545563