Is traveller boxer Ricky Gorman the next Tyson Fury? | BORN TO BRAWL

Heavyweight boxer Ricky Gorman, a relative of Tyson Fury, tells the story of his path into the sport and his roots in the travelling community, including pride for his uncle, bareknuckle legend and 'King of the Gypsies' Bartley Gorman.
Fight footage courtesy of BBTV.
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[@szymonkisiel8939]

Ricky is a fantastic lad and very talented boxer. Used to train alongside him as a schoolboy under Joey Singleton in Crewe years ago. I remember him at 16/17 years old knocking the heads of 20+ stone men. He was a role model for me as a young lad. Great to see him on the ranks. Best of luck Ricky!

[@loadapish]

He looks the part. Looks like he hits hard

[@piedpiper1201]

@@loadapish he doesnt look elite level but 100% could become british champion, heavy handed for sure but heavy footed too...reminds me of andy ruiz

[@JB-Thatisme]

​@@piedpiper1201 Young lad setting off on his professional career and doesn't look elite level you say..well knock me down with a feather 🤦🏻‍♂️ What do you expect him to be ? Rome wasn't built in a day!

[@piedpiper1201]

@@JB-Thatisme with tyson you could see it straight away, theres a reason scouts exist elite potential can be seen even before someone is a teenager

[@insidethemind6727]

@@piedpiper1201 Anthony Joshua was never seen as elite level by a scout . His amatuer Career was limited . Late starter , and look how that worked out . Chris Algeri . No amatuer Career , and look how that worked out . He's young and played with the game throughout the years . Coming back and forth to it . He has the tools to go far . He also has the power and speed to.use to his advantage in the HW devision , just like his cousin Tyson fury did . I think he has potential to go beyond British level .

[@celticdruid389]

Been following this lad since the start with JB (anyone that hasn't watched the KZbin online series then get on it now) and I have seen nothing but consistent progress at a very quick pace. That over hand cross is a mean shot and going to sleep a lot of fighters over time. To early to say just how far he will go but I genuinely think he has the potential to go all the way IF he continues to improve and train at the rate he has been. I wish him nothing but the best going forward and please keep the humbleness and respect that you have shown thus far as it is a great trait to have as a role model for younger fighters. Hope to make one of your fights one day. Get up lad.

[@jesseb5076]

He has a good head , grounded and definitely has ability ! Hope he does good 👊🏾👊🏾

[@DaleNorthEast]

Seems a lovely and genuine man, wishing you all the best!

[@coreymichael1880]

Two types of travellers: Ricky Gorman’s or Billy Joe Saunders. One would help you at the side of the road while the other would laugh and give you the middle finger as they went past you. Ricky is a credit to the traveller community.

[@easy-jay]

Thats just humans period , regardless of ethnicities.

[@suchasin]

Tyson is also in the Billy Joe Bracket :).

[@utv5490]

Billy Joe has big big issues.

[@clickastanley78]

Billy Joe Saunders has got a big heart it's people dont see it he helps kids with cancer helps loads of charities ran round delivering food parcels all through COVID what you see on KZbin is not the billy Joe in real life he has a laugh and banter on KZbin

[@leighf181]

Look forward to seeing this lad 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@garywright9053]

Love the respect you show Ricky you would be a great roll model to us all 👏👏

[@PAULSKOI]

Really enjoyed that video. All the best to Ricky, seems like a great lad.

[@TrueMexico]

I watch way too much boxing content for my own good. And I tell you what, that was one of the best bits of boxing content I've seen in a long time. Good luck to Ricky!

[@biggdogg99848]

Wishing this man all the luck in the world 👊🍀

[@smokeyonfire535]

Didn’t realise he was being Managed by smith, gets me even more excited for where he can go 🙏

[@jamesyman007]

I immediately love this young man. I'll be looking for big things from him in the future.

[@todd-cz9pp]

I would absolutely love to see Ricky or Nathan when British title One Day

[@stusmithmmm]

Great lad. Good outlook on life. I wish him all the best.

[@UkuleleBobbyKemp]

Great stuff! and best o' luck young Ricky!! 🙏 The sport needs good characters and the Gorman dynasty is a long and very illustrious one... I read the biog. on Bartley a few years back - a really fascinating and inspiring book - would be great if Ricky could provide the sequel!!... 🥊🥊💥💥

[@thebristolianmackem2039]

Good luck to you lad iv no idea what irish family im from but know we are from north county mayo and are Roma but a friend of mine is related to finbah fury must be a proud feeling

[@PerryUK]

Look forward to seeing how far he goes, good luck champ 👊👊

[@deanbaza8581]

Omg "the old triangle". I ain't heard that for years😪👍💪

[@blisteredfingerz]

Great talent. So humble.

[@billbones9731]

I will be following this young man’s progress

[@michaelholmes6780]

Ricky your grandad was a legend and a true gentleman

[@tomraymond9795]

He moves better than Nathan from the look of it, could have some promise....

[@Eireannach1988]

I wish his all the luck in the world he has huge footsteps to follow

[@todd-cz9pp]

We all love Ricky he's a great personality great person but I hope he's more active soon!!! huge fan from the United States,,

[@gavinbennett1849]

Seems a nice down to earth, charismatic guy , great pool talent in UK heavyweight rankings at moment, so be interesting to see how far he goes, best of luck Ricky

[@michaelrb9837]

They aren’t British tho are they? And UK boxing sucks

[@johngoldsmith2417]

You know what,he conducts himself well. I like him. Hope he makes it. And his personality stays humble...

[@GHOST-mv3ki]

Hope the lad gets there. Nothing but love and luck to him.

[@castelnedd]

Good luck on you travels Rick. Hope you get there mate.

[@HaroldSeaman]

The bbtv episodes on Ricky are well worth a watch

[@mrnice7570]

The book about his uncle Bartley was fascinating and entertaining, dunno about truthful but definitely enjoyable

[@leccy9901]

Got a really good style. Fast and powerful. Best of luck ricky lad, make the gorman name proud and become the next gorman world champion. Bartley would be proud.

[@mrnobody4237]

Good luck to you Ricky lad. I read King of the Gypsies when it came out and was fascinated. Then saw the short Shane Meadows video about Bartley a few years later on KZbin, and he came across as very eloquent.

[@paulcaple1531]

This man can move good speed , power , footwork i hope he goes far 🥊🥊👌🏿

[@markshillaw3536]

SHABAA

[@joeconnolly7494]

All the best lad 👍

[@baabaabaa2293]

All the best lad, trim up...hard work creates reward.🥊

[@lyc9019]

Go on lad!

[@ezzie1262]

❤ from America Romany fight them Ricky we been waiting for the Man !

[@edarowan7388]

Not seen this guy fight but i will be watching him closely,💪😬

[@harindranathghosh1283]

wish you all th best kid.... Hope you get there....

[@carltheblue.2531]

Belting that 🥊 All the very best to Big Ricky

[@beatonthedonis]

Has charisma and the gift of the gab, which is also crucial in professional boxing. Reminds me of Andy Ruiz in terms of hand speed.

[@craigg6486]

Definitely the full package this lad....and no question its in his genes....wish him all the best.....

[@manc0079]

Seems a good person and his hand speed looks as fast as Tysons! Good luck Ricky

[@TB41n0]

Such a likeable man. Enjoy it Ricky mate and make the most of that talent.

[@martha5372]

That's my boy ❤

[@ifbbprosjt]

I Admire the traveller lifestyle, nothing like nature. Good luck to him and his career

[@SE16Proud]

Very good pedigree and staunch respected fighting history..wish him well for his future..👍

[@superflyjimmysnucka9068]

They said this about Nathan Gorman!

[@Titannz213]

Wish him all the success

[@tomdale.]

Seems a humble man. I hope he becomes a world champion. He has the tools.

[@phil2003ashleigh]

Definitely has the tools, they all live in static caravans ! Funny that as they’re travellers ?

[@DogonChild]

Nothing but best of luck ❤

[@BaronEvola123]

The Gormans are legendary.

[@christiphermeadows5348]

Bartley was the toughest man in Britain in two legs back in the proper days...good luck in the future bonny lad...I've subbed...🇬🇧👍looking forward to watching your journey...coz of yer family history....👍

[@michaelrb9837]

No he wasn’t he was a bum fighting in gardens this is pro boxing mate but chavs fighting in gardens for nothing isn’t impressive at all

[@kezminnufc]

He's proper fast like for a big lad. Lovely character he is too

[@lukethomasdillon3762]

🥊good prospect

[@OneStar-76]

Awesome dude and looks like he will be a winner. Good luck to you I will follow your career

[@not0468]

Great attitude

[@anthonyplaskett64]

He Sings like Bartley, if he fights like him he will be a thing to behold

[@sbaby-kg8hn]

Good luck to the lad 🙏🏾🥊🤜🏾

[@HomicideHenry]

The BBTV series on the Gorman's is wonderful. The tribute to Tommy Dix nearly made me cry. Ricky is his own man, and has his own path, and shouldn't be compared to Bartley or Sam or John or Tyson, etc. He'll carve out his own little niche in boxing. Jesus Christ Almighty God bless you all

[@GHOST-mv3ki]

Or nathan Gorman

[@garytazcarroll8623]

What a gentleman this young lad has turned out to be 💙🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿💙we love him here in Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 GTC 👹👊👊👊

[@Bats1234]

Seems a great bloke 👌 all the best Ricky

[@Chelskie-darts]

He even sounds like Tyson , hope the lad does well gonna look out for him 👍🏼 all the best mate wish you luck

[@simmiesim321]

Doesn’t sound anything like Tyson 😂😂😂

[@hyundaii30n20]

He moves well for big man and hits hard

[@jackadams8901]

Hope the lad does well

[@richardholmes8777]

Nice talking lad good luck to you mate

[@adamgmoney2605]

Good luck looking really strong and sharp

[@bigwhopper1121]

Ricky’s a good man a very good man all the best big man

[@todd-cz9pp]

Everybody wants to see Ricky Box again wish you well !!!!

[@michealbreathnach2928]

His cousin is brilliant on the accordion.

[@bossdarko_]

My new favorite heavyweight 🥊

[@robdye5885]

Likely they definitely talk the same! hope they walk the same seems a top Lad!🥊

[@lukebell8780]

Top lad wish him the world 👍

[@MEqwed]

he is good, keep up

[@jamescoyle7819]

Lovely fella ricky is all the best champ

[@shannon-the-cannon-Briggs]

Let's go champ 🥊🥊🥊🥊

[@TheEntertainmentsOnMe]

Big up the boy respect sir

[@aussiebeernoob2539]

what is it about the traveling men, they don't seem to have had their spirit crushed by the system and life. They are proud of and know who they are and I am very jealous of them for that.

[@JimBobHog.]

Because they live outside the system...Their kids aren't indoctrinated at school and probably aren't getting all these injections that maybe mess up testosterone levels ...Also they understand the importance of family and having big families is a strength

[@treilly39]

Watch out Tyson fury , RICKY GORMAN is in town . 👊🏻👊🏻👊🏻

[@94462]

Lol 😂 this was Tyson fury before the Klitschko fight haha 😆

[@danbrayne3580]

good on u Ricky

[@basingstokesteve9131]

Gorman can do well. But he needs to padlock the fridge. If he's serious, he needs to get in proper shape.

[@basingstokesteve9131]

@Sam placeholder No, you need conditioning. He's not nearly 7ft like Fury (Fury is still a very conditioned fighter)... Gorman will be found out if he's not strict with his food.

[@simonh2011]

I like this lad. Can't go wrong with Smith either

[@TheNotoriousGhost]

Depends if he ducks and moves goalposts when a challenge comes along. Like Tyson

[@taxtalk5864]

bloody hell he's fast..

[@samprice4453]

Good old boy Ricky 💪💪💪

[@garyhillman4993]

Read Bartley Gormans book it’s a must read for fight fans esp. got a feeling he s gonna go far , Tysons a one of but if he can win the British title he s made it

[@michaelrb9837]

He won’t

[@andrewliscombe2579]

I like the look of this kids

[@gazchi1028]

He’s got a look of Bartley in him

[@ezzie1262]

Come on Ricky can't wait ❤🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 carb the guelk

[@bboymagicuk3995]

Put him In with magic matty Harris and we will say how big his heart is..

[@crashbang756]

Lovely lad is Ricky….not a bad singer too

[@aarondawson3527]

He got power but heavyweight is a hard weight to be winning titles hope he comes good tho

[@Sidecontrol1234]

Seems like a cool lad.

[@mrmhayes9361]

Seems like a nice lad .

[@Cs-vk4mz]

He moves and sounds like Bartley. Push the limits Ricky. Be better than the champions before you.

[@thehistoryhitman]

If my workings are correct they are 3rd cousins, Tysons great grandmother is Kathleen Gorman I believe thats who he is referring to as his great grandfathers sister. They would share a 3x great grandfather in Bartholomew Gorman (born 1936) who was in turn great grandfather to the Bartley Gorman well all know! :-)

[@crazyhorse3344]

He said gypsy people, genuine people , is he on drugs? 😂😂😂😂

[@Sa7biUK]

Tom Hardy based the voice of his character 'Bane' on Bartley Gorman, and this guy is giving me Tyson Fury + Bane vibes with his voice 😀 Seems a nice lad, some great skills too, wish him well

[@elseys8965]

Go on Ricky geeeeeetttttt up

[@alexkeohane143]

Can't see it 🥊