bartley gorman rare interview 1988

[@Spyridon1980]

Total legend. Huge fists incredible , Also an honourable humble man. Respect

[@paulbryan1013]

Spent a lot of time with him and his brother Sam he stayed with our family in North Wales great company we had a lot of fun but what a lot of people don't know is what a nice man one to one he was generous to a fault rip my cousin miss you and that contagious laugh never forget you

[@leannegorman7110]

Would have loved to have met him. Recently found out we're related.

[@paulbryan1013]

@@leannegorman7110 You would have liked him it was impossible not to

[@urbansamurai261]

That's amazing what was his day to day life like I imagine he was very disciplined and active

[@indiana146]

God rest his soul you dont find men like bartley anymore his fists look huge

[@paulbryan1013]

@@urbansamurai261 he was certainly active man was a human dynamo never a dull moment in his company

[@shauntownsend5381]

Heart of a poet fists of stone.

[@lumo7461]

One of the true hard men that wasn't a bully.

[@JohnHonda101]

The kind of man you had nothing to fear unless you asked him for a fight.

[@chrisdurant4627]

John did you meet the guy, ???

[@MrKongboi]

Best traveller fighter that has ever lived

[@stefandusan9629]

Furys becaume a hell of a successor for him

[@pegknife]

Hard Man,He couldn't do much with Mark Ripley from Kent though

[@Infinity_starsforever57]

The smile on his face when he talks of his brother Sam that’s a proud brother there

[@SuperAzza123]

He was the man true legend if only more people were like bartley Gorman the world would be a better place

[@TheGavinh32]

I've read a lot about Bartley and by all accounts he was absolutely rock hard and them fists Jesus

[@spoodermen555]

a true legend, it's a pity he's no longer with us, it would have been great to have met him, may he rest in peace,

[@muaythai193]

What a lovely lovely voice.

[@74josie]

actions spoke louder than words wiv this man!!

[@talkinabootbuddyray7614]

Making all Gorman's world wide proud. That would be the one word to describe Bartley pride.

[@willsmith6652]

his fists are massive!

[@stewartchampion4260]

and people wonder where tyson fury got his from

[@AB-gt8ci]

Yeah they are lol

[@busybody3591]

It's not so much the size, it's that they look bloody solid

[@troyhearn8642]

They look like sledgehammers.

[@stevenleslie8557]

It's not just me, then. Thanks for confirming that. Hulk hands

[@mrmrdean1]

repect to this once tough,kind man,one of lifes true tough guys and a champion amongst his own.

[@indiana146]

Ýes sir respèct rip bartlèy gorman god rest his soul

[@ROSHASC83]

I read Bartleys book and i think he was a true man of respect,never took liberties with weaker people.Tough as rusted nails,bear in mind this is a man who can happily live in the wild with no amenities,living off the land and still fight any man in Britain willing to take him on.Full respect god rest his soul.

[@Dempsey222]

This guy is Tyson Fury's relative. They all speak of this man with the highest respect. He was the leader of their family clan.

[@Horus-Lupercal]

I'm a kiwi with Irish Traveller ancestry way back. It's interesting seeing these interviews. Bartley Gorman looks like my grandad, though he was a train driver, rather than a bareknuckle hardman ha ha.

[@patrickhughes2455]

What a very loverly man Mr gorman rip number 1

[@JONACAN]

This should be restored in 4k. That would be awesome.

[@johncudworth2326]

What a man true legend.

[@garyhuart7042]

Seems like a nice good hearted honest bloke with hands like pit shovels

[@dahabomahamed8104]

Fist is bigger than his bicep . He's a true fighting man

[@dilligaf700]

Read his book it's worth your time. The best of health to who ever you are.

[@theduke8362]

This legend would be turning in his grave witnessing the trouble between the Joyce’s and the wards. This man fought for honour of the family and personal pride. They don’t make men like this anymore

[@user-zy9yg2eu5t]

I don't think he would lose sleep over those bums

[@TheFamilyFarm1]

That lot are jokes 🤣

[@paulgregory2601]

Seems a really pleasant chap,bless him x

[@catweasel5449]

Bartley s got don't fuck with me written all over him.

[@grannygrabber2669]

bartley r.i.p you was a lovely person

[@bigceej69]

well spoken and polite

[@ballbagbeba875]

His book is one of the best books I've read 100 must read

[@DOEZOFFICIAL]

What’s his book called mate ?

[@brunogradburton2593]

@@DOEZOFFICIAL 'King of the Gypsies' by Bartley Gorman

[@parisbrougham5208]

Best travelling man that ever put his hands up💯❤️🙏

[@georgel1885]

just shows what a human body can go through and still repair, still stay strong if not stronger, inspiration to us all...do we need a flimsy injection???hmmm not sure

[@wackywoggle2966]

forget lenny or bradshaw or anyone you know... bartley was the man.. see the size of his knuckles. the mans a legend

[@westfalenstadion7325]

Gd old 'Bartley Gorman' RIP.

[@brownbomber3977]

Just read one of his books . Very good read 👍🏼

[@shaunnit]

The most uderrated fighter of his day outside of the traveling communities.

[@Svvithred]

I got his book last year for just a couple of quid. Best bargain I've ever had and what a book, it's a definite cut above the rest of this genre of reading.

[@martinhill9261]

It's a great read

[@accradata]

What's it called boys? I'm interested in picking it up for a read

[@bobjuice123]

​@@accradataKing of the gypsies. Its great

[@mummyd1990]

How honest and a true gentleman this man was,RIP brother.

[@stevennewlands2978]

I know camera angles are a real thing nowadays but back in 88 look how fucking big his hands are 👊👊👊 jesus. Respect.

[@scotthart2]

No out angling his fists, absolutely fuckin massive.....

[@stevennewlands2978]

@@scotthart2 they are the size of a brick.

[@SmasherDobson8443]

The GOAT of travellen men

[@GhostBoxmedium]

Respect Bartly, a true man

[@stu8642]

"Gotham...take control of your city...this is the instrument of your liberation."

[@realeyes369]

I’m a red head, when I found out he was too. I found him that much more inspiring

[@stevereynolds5640]

Legend R.I.P

[@stevetaylor972]

Absolute legend hard as steel the true gypsie king

[@coreymichael1880]

They don’t make men like this anymore.

[@Fuckfacescumbag]

Its doesnt matter whos on the card... what matters is my hands.

[@liamcalvey7075]

That mans heart must be so big

[@MyScotty7]

One hard man but a good man

[@wtfulookinat]

Tom Hardy said this was the inspiration for the Bane voice.

[@kevym8985]

Hard as nails , this is where Tyson Furys DNA comes from.

[@haycheygeorge2855]

This guy is sort of guy everyone loves ,read his book well interesting RIP

[@shannon-the-cannon-Briggs]

The famous Bull hammers of the Legend and real King

[@Xt-tt6mc]

Some Wrists on him

[@hardcorecentauri]

look at tht fist..wat a specimen!

[@user-fn3fe5rl9w]

Superman man off steel

[@leemiller3837]

Size on them hands , what a Ledgend .

[@1vettal2012]

@Morning69Glory thanks for the story 

[@cliffworks748]

Music around 1:10 sounds like blues rock harp any idea who it was? I played with John Lee Hooker Robert Cray and other legends it immediately caught my ear.

[@jeffshoesmith8047]

Those are not fists they are sledgehammers!

[@Starburst7641]

it`s about accent/pronunciation not tone of voice, tempo, etc.

[@mickburke1]

hard to hear with all the background music

[@Guspool33]

When you say that, do you mean "no. 1" as in number one, or " no 1" as in no one?

[@magzyc7537]

Size of them mitts !

[@strangeexchange1]

He was the last greay gypsy ging true fighter legend..

[@strangeexchange1]

@George its not on about fury its about bartley gorman if you dont know who he is av a little look

[@strangeexchange1]

@George different game bk then fury even says he wouldnt beat his own dad differant era furys our eras gypsy king and directley from his blood line as u said 👍🙂🥊

[@tampiperson373]

@@strangeexchange1 a

[@stevo3938]

@@strangeexchange1 fury in his prime vs Bartley in his prime, in the ring, fury wins 1000 times out of 1000, not even close to the level of a boxer fury is. Hard as fuck though.

[@strangeexchange1]

@@stevo3938 totaly different style mate fury even said himself he wouldnt of beat him hes a boxer not a bare knucklefighter..plus had the punch like getting kicked by a mule he was the gypsy king no bell to save you there mate hes related to fury theres an interview out there somewere where fury says woulnd even of beat his dad john fury nevervind bartley gorman

[@sjkhan7751]

Where can I buy his book?

[@punchbagtickler916]

turn down that bloody radio, ta ta...

[@daveyjones18]

This guys built like popeye 💪

[@Antipodean33]

So you are a relative of this good man? Can you tell me if there is any footage of any of his fights? Or any sites where there is anything about him? BTW you look pretty handy with the fists as well. I'm an O'Neill and my father used to talk of Bartley when he was giving me some boxing lessons. My dad was Eddie O'Neill, he became a merchant seaman out of Liverpool when he was 14 around 1933

[@driftking1434]

O'Neill was part of Bartleys breed along with the Furies, Wilson's, Kelly's, Maguire's and Brian's

[@paulbryan1013]

@@driftking1434 its Bryan with a y mate just saying stay safe and well

[@annlongthorne7482]

My relation to Wilson's Ben elic Wilson I believe bartley gormans saw his uncle jimmy Wilson get killed when bartley gorman was a young lad that's why think their is some connection love ann longthornex

[@geoffreygoodyear3746]

The kings fists! 🥊💣💣

[@robertgreen5217]

✊👍

[@michaelfinn5238]

can u tell me what i wrote before i give a comment

[@CraigMansfield]

look at the fookin fists and wrists on him, man. Have a read of his autobiography, it's really good.

[@itsdogz2775]

Just ordered it

[@Gg-iw7yl]

Whats it called love ta read it

[@itsdogz2775]

@@Gg-iw7yl just tap bartly Gorman book into Ebay and it will come up

[@lonewolf-rf5xx]

@@Gg-iw7yl king of the gypsies and its a brilliant read

[@Svvithred]

I just bought it from amazon for about three quid, definitely a massive bargain!

[@darrinharris373]

I don't see where bane was drawn from here

[@mikebryson9350]

Bartley gorman king of the gypsies

[@josephobrien6874]

The king of the gypsys

[@scooped85]

the John he mention is John fury, tysons father.

[@suesmith8721]

No Bartle sam John we're 3 brothers

[@frazleburger]

@jerrygormanNO1 hey,i heard shane meadows was makin a film on bartley with paddy considine playin bartley.do you know if this true? ..i hope it is ,and i agree it wud be much better than 'bronson' ..i really respect bartley

[@Guspool33]

Bartley Gorman vs. Bronson!!!!

[@leeman2007]

Lol Bronson wouldn't have stood a chance, Bartley was a different breed of man

[@MrRpdcheese1]

But Bane sounded ore like Sean Connery than Bartley Gorman.

[@wackywoggle2966]

i agrea

[@mryorkyporky1989]

Tom's inspiration for Bane's voice was from this man? Piss take. Good craic.

[@stover14]

Is this a relative of the Fury's? I feel like I've seen him before.

[@bradleybanks2167]

Yeah

[@CraigMansfield]

Yes. I think he's s cousin on his father's side. Not sure. But he mentions the Fury's in his book.

[@stevo3938]

His sister is with fury’s dad. So fury has this mans same DNA, well part of it

[@joeruanuku9325]

I was watching a bit of Bartley Gorman and scrolling through the comments and just had to comment when I saw the Anthony Dickson NZ most well known samurai sword murdering meth addict. Haven't seen it for years. That guy was fxnken crazy.

[@stevo3938]

@@joeruanuku9325 i live in NZ., never heard of that lunatic. Where can I watch that?

[@TheQueenchica]

Bane/Tom Hardy brought me here!

[@tommy2guns220]

TheQueenchica no1 cares what bought u here

[@denismcmanus8740]

Did he ever have a spar with Dan Rooney

[@Paddyob230]

the reason probably 75% of the people are even watching this video :L

[@rhinocerous98]

interesting

[@nigelwhelan9179]

Yes, check out Paddy Considine in "A room for Romeo Brass" though. Identical voice...I fell asleep half way through Batman dark knight whatever its called snoozefest so so so dull, but I've watched A Room for Romeo Brass 5 times!!!

[@rumplestiltskin3653]

One beat two beat three beat sugarbeet

[@carl343]

@@rumplestiltskin3653 do you have any TCP

[@manlikedave1]

@@rumplestiltskin3653 wheetabeat

[@rumplestiltskin3653]

Fucking touch it

[@PolarisCastillo]

How Tom Hardy got Bane's accent from this man is beyond me.

[@ryanfast9615]

What ?

[@brianmorales4912]

@@ryanfast9615 When asked about his Bane character's accent in the Dark Knight Rises, Hardy mentions in interviews that he had gotten inspiration for Bane's voice from Bartley Gorman

[@charlotteh8174]

@@brianmorales4912 Cite evidence, or it never happened. Thank you.

[@donsmithered5623]

@@charlotteh8174 it’s on KZbin. A Tom Hardy interview. It’s easy to find. I can hear the similarities when Tom explains it 👍

[@notoriousb3nni]

@kevingunter3 he would of seriously hurt any one of them. this man was the king of the gypsies. he had some legendary fights that people called fairytales. so mohammad ali came to meet him to see if he was the real deal and ali himself said just the presence of bartley gorman was enough to defeat a man. there is storys of him having fights that lasted for over 3 hours, no breakes for rests just pure toe to toe until the other man can take no more.

[@jimtempleton7418]

Tyson Fury the Movie 🥊

[@ViciousZeroEnder]

so you're essentially saying he copied an irish accent.

[@alundavies8402]

iWindows don’t be rude the Irish travellers speak English with an accent but Sir doesn’t sound exactly the same at all

[@michaelfinn5238]

bronson fought no1

[@mrfreeland123]

He seemed like a real man of honor salt of the earth type ,now you compare him to some of the saddle sniffers you see doing videos these days .......,is he related to Nathan Gorman the boxer ?

[@KryptonitetoallBS]

Yes and the Furys.

[@dalenicholls4427]

And the finneys from uttoxeter way Staffordshire uk

[@rikkiegglesden5295]

Hi fists are bigger than my head 😲

[@LeahChiara]

is he romany?

[@23ninobrown23]

This is who Tom Hardy got his bane voice from.

[@SethHesio]

Tom Hardy brought me here.

[@MrAlistar99]

Why?

[@annlongthorne7482]

I am trying to find out things my grannie swales marriad Wilson my other grannie annie Sheridan I had uncle peter wilson been Wilson came from leeds called him deaf bennie Ben elic wilson. Thank you I know my mam was relation to prices thank you xxx

[@grahamfisher5436]

I'm from Newark upon Trent. my best friend was big Joe price.. surprisingly we were called the Fisher Price boys.. have you inquired about Yr bree down townie Lane site.. I know there was the Prices down mill gate.. hope this helps

[@annlongthorne7482]

@@grahamfisher5436 I HAVE JUST FOUND THIS PAGE HONEST ARNT USED TO THESE THINGS ALWAYS IN TROUBLE WHEN ON THEN KICKED OFF HA YES MY GRANNIE WAS SWALES MARRIAD WILSON MY OTHER GRANNIE ANNIE SHERIDON NEVER MET THEM BUT AS I SAID WHEN MY MAM PASSED AWAY SO. PICTURE ON BACK PHOTO .TO CUSAN THERESA FROM MARY PRICE THEN YES SINGING MY BROTHER JOE LONGTHORNE WENT ON TO BE ONE OF THE WORLDS BEST YES READ BARTLEY GORMANS GRANNY WAS WILSON I HAVE HEARD HE WAS A LOVERLY MAN ONE OF THE BEST LIVE ANNXXX

[@poola169]

god dam that man had shovels for fist's

[@clawmachinetime955]

Saying GD you moron you completely ignorant