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King of the Gypsies

Memoirs of the Undefeated Bareknuckle Champion of Great Britain and Ireland

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King of the Gypsies

By: Bartley Gorman, Peter Walsh
Narrated by: Alan Turton
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Bartley Gorman was the greatest bareknuckle fighter of modern times. He reigned as King of the Gypsies for 20 years, beating all comers in illegal contests at fairs and racetracks, down mineshafts and in quarries, on campsites and car parks. He fought for honour and pride and became a legend among the travelling community.

In this hard-hitting autobiography, completed shortly before his death, he lays bare the secret world of illicit prize-fighting and recalls his violent clashes with professional boxers, martial artists, streetfighters, wildmen and the lawless "Suicide Fighters" who seek out the top champions of the day. He describes great fighters of the past like the infamous Uriah ‘Big Just’ Burton, the challenges he threw out to London hardmen Lennie McLean and Roy Shaw, and the brutal mob attack that almost cost his life on St Leger Day at Doncaster Races.

As told to best-selling writer Peter Walsh, author of Gang War and Cocky: The Rise and Fall of Curtis Warren, his extraordinary memoir offers not only a rare insight into a hidden world, but also contains many rare photographs and unveils the formidable new breed of fighting travellers.

©2003 Peter Walsh (P)2021 Peter Walsh Boxing Combat Sports & Self-Defense Sports Memoir Thought-Provoking Combat Sports Royalty

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A well told story of a true gypsy legend. Read in a voice that keeps the listener captivated.

Great listen

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Brilliant story honest wit ups and lows nearly had a tear in my eye at some stage well worth a listen

Great listen

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very interesting listen, I was locked in from the start to finish, can't recommend this enough

just an amazing story

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Great strory! loved it, digging deep into the underworld of bare knuckle boxing, bringing to life characters by the narrators voice and actions! must read for any boxing fan too! Gives a nice base into Tyson Fury and what it means to being Gypsy King!

Great Story teller Mr Bartley Gorman!

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A true legends story told. Loved this one. Once I started I couldn’t stop. Hooked right from the beginning

What a legend!!

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Interesting insight into the life of a gypsy fighter. A bit of a slow start & some what repetitive but some good tales from the bare knuckle fighting scene. Struggled with the narrators accent

Slow start but good once it started

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fantastic story and alan turton read so well but maybe sounded just too nice to be a gypsy fighter

brilliant book

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Absolutely brilliant audible, and a great insite into the mans life! Some far fetched things going on but it just adds to the brilliance of the book. Highly recommend.

3rd time listening to this

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wow what a book. An amazing listen groped form start to finish. Barely was the last of the true gentleman hard men for my. You sir are a pure legend rest easy my brother.

what a book.

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A superbly narrated account of a colourful life, lived out to the full. Lots of tales of gypsy life, from Bartleys own upbringing to the very end. whilst it has stories of his many fights, it also touches on aspects of his day to day life. Some questionable activities "I never stole" says Bartley at one point, then he proceeds to regale a tale of sheep rustling. But, whilst of dubious morals, this particular story is warm, witty and well recounted. "Gandys dead" is a phrase that will tickle me for a long time to come. Listen and you'll find out for yourself.

I can understand why this book may not be for everyone. But, for a minute, but aside any prejudice you may have, and just listen. If you do, you'll be royally entertained by a King of the Gypsy's.

probably the best audiobook you'll ever listen to

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