Bareknuckle Fighting To Explode Onto Fight Sports Scene This Friday

Posted on | August 3, 2011 | No Comments

This Friday, August 5 is significant to fight sports for two reasons—the highly regarded motion picture Knuckle is being released in UK cinemas and on demand, and former world champion boxer Bobby Gunn will take part in the first sanctioned bareknuckle boxing match since 1889.

Knuckle tells the story of an epic 12-year journey into the world of an Irish Traveller community. It takes viewers inside their brutal, secretive and exhilarating bare-knuckle fighting lives.

Chronicling a history of violent feuding between rival families, the story focuses on two brothers as they fight for their reputations and the honor of their family name. Brutal, yet captivating and ultimately moving, this unforgettable documentary offers an exclusive insight into the world of Irish Travellers and the lengths they will go to protect their family name.

Over the past few months bareknuckle fighting has been garnering much attention throughout the world. Many critics call the sport barbaric and vicious, comparing it to a glorified street or bar fight.

“Not only is the bareknuckle match an organized event with ring doctors, it is a fight between two professionals”, said Gunn. “This isn’t a back alley bum fight or bar fight. Safety is a big issue, and they have it covered.”

“I want to make this sport cleaner, and show people that it’s not as ferocious as they think,” said Gunn. “We are going to show people that it’s not barbaric, and that’s the truth.”

Bareknuckle boxing has the potential to revolutionize the fight sport industry. With the release of Knuckle and the first bareknuckle boxing match in nearly 123 years happening on the same day, there is going to be tremendous buzz surrounding the sport.

“Boxing and MMA fans watch the sport because they want to see two professionals stand toe-to-toe and go to battle,” said Gunn. “My good friend and world renowned bareknuckle fighter James Quinn did a great job in Knuckle and I hope it opens up people’s eyes around the world of this sport.”

Gunn is adamant about bareknuckle boxing taking off and appealing to fight fans around the world.

“If you are a fan of fighting, then make sure to tune in this Friday to my fight, which will be aired live on ustream.tv,” said Gunn. “And don’t miss Knuckle to learn about the incredible journey Irish Travellers have to tell.”

For more information on Bobby Gunn visit https://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/pages/Bobby-The-Celtic-Warrior-Gunn/229151550460878 or to learn more about Knuckle visit www.knucklethemovie.com.