Gypsy Bare-knuckle fighter James Quinn Mcdonagh tells his story

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[@patrickhassett4434]

Very humble man, the documentary Knuckle was a great insight into the tough brutal world that travellers are immersed in. James always showed respect to his opponents even when some of the grudges were very deep rooted and personal. He is a great ambassador for traveling people which should be more widely acknowledged instead of having certain members of their community serving their own agenda on TV and social media. A real stand up man James Quinn McDonagh. God bless

[@weaselkenievil]

Well written response, you obviously know more than me but I’ll call it as I see it, he seemed a humble, honest, good man to me.

[@evanmunro7026]

What a respectable man, a lot of today’s generation could learn a lot from him

[@gavb9816]

not so sure. Many travellers know courtesy and show it,the next they rob you or your in a fight! That's how they have odd jobs doing peoples drive ways etc..some of them come across well and get people to part with cash, even though we all know the gypsy stereotypes

[@jimtempleton7418]

Yes seems better than happy s Rep! I'm just watching Knuckle now lol 🇮🇪🇮🇪👊👊👊👊👊👊💯

[@forevermore5118]

James has always been a straight talker! No acting flashy or showing off or any BS! He’s a good guy! Come across so well.

[@psheating2473]

This man is a credit to the traveling community, first time I’ve come across him. God bless him

[@David-cm4ok]

God knows, they need that.

[@Tbbbbba]

Watch Knuckle, it's class

[@dontfeedthetroll294]

Pity we can't say the same about his brother Mad Mickey

[@Niamhmariephelan]

Watch knuckle it's brilliant.im watching it now..

[@irishman6517]

James is a very decent person, he doesn't pretend to be someone he's not, he is a straight talking who says it exactly as it is or was

[@johnjapps80]

what a man you can tell how he talks is the way he is i.e" you were the king of the travlers" "i was the best man on the day, i was lucky" pure class git up the Mighty Quinn !!!

[@VelcroKittie]

Absolutely superb interview James. You're a truly phenomenal fella. You gave James so much space to speak, yet you had the instinct to zone in on his good character and the great things he has done that would make his Father proud when you sensed he was getting upset about his Father passing. It takes a very special interviewer with an abundance of empathy to be able to not only sense that situation, but manage it admirably.

[@JamesEnglish]

👍🏼

[@exlibrisross]

Thank you James, an example of a REAL hard man. Deep, expansive & HONEST, best podcast I've heard in a long TIME. Blessings from Belfast, Northern Ireland.

[@splashgordon5022]

As soon as I seen the thumbnail with the mighty James Quinn McDonagh, I was reminded about the documentary he was in called Knuckle. I had to instantly go and watch it again (for about the tenth time lol) fantastic documentary I hadn’t seen it in many years. It’s a must watch.

[@GG-tx5ie]

I'm an Irish Traveller myself so I was looking forward to this one, you're really getting some great guests on your podcast. Well done.

[@bn7467]

smelly pikey

[@theredcroftbear2473]

James Quinn is genuinely a total gentleman to the last word,, His a lovey bloke who’s done so much for so many people, “ I wanna wish him and his family the very best in life, God bless, 🙏🏼❤️

[@tommodobbo3475]

Amen ❤️🙏

[@billybigballs9208]

Are you a Owen Benjamin fan???? With Bear in your name mate

[@theredcroftbear2473]

@@billybigballs9208 Hi Billy, Lol no,.. just a nick name my mates put on me, 👍🏻

[@midnightrider4066]

@Knuckle Bkb is this James,I'm from Bicester in Oxfordshire,& there was a lad called Ted who started wacking people & robbing them for a few years,he was called Ted he said the film snatch was helped by his family,I'm not sure if he was this bare Knuckle fighter he said he was thlo.also u see Bartley gorman & the older Joyce saying they the king,how is there so many claiming it,they should maybe set there own league up.& Did you ever have any thing to do with Paul sykes?good luck to you any way

[@midnightrider4066]

@Knuckle Bkb ah kl, stay lucky pal.shout out from Bicester to u

[@lifeisblessed4802]

James Quinn is a very Humble man and can look after himself,Alot of today's youngsters need too learn from men like this......His Documentary made me support his whole Clan for years,Best of luck too you all and stay blessed

[@dontfeedthetroll294]

Pity about the brother tho

[@AK-jt5bm]

@@dontfeedthetroll294 Even bigger pity for his sister-in-law. RIP

[@dontfeedthetroll294]

@@AK-jt5bm True, but with her it's positive pity.

[@ingrammac]

Absolute legend this guy! Been following James since I was about 10 years old!!!! Always helping communities !! Always being a proper gentlemen & knocks out any fucker that wants it!!!!!!!!!!! James legend Quinn mcdonagh

[@frankabagnale6436]

I’m a traveller myself so I’ll be looking forward to seeing this. James Quinn is a hardy man.

[@eire3224]

@@Thetavern09 REPUBLIC OF IRELAND

[@kinghenrik7659]

republic? 32 counties mo chara, belfast for example is full of them

[@johnboy5602]

Course you are mate 🤣

[@frankabagnale6436]

@@johnboy5602 Keep quiet you gomey boy

[@johnboy5602]

@@frankabagnale6436 Bellend

[@belladavies1985]

Thanks James as a female traveller who’s settled and a huge fan of your podcasts another amazing job by you

[@JamesEnglish]

Thanks Bella

[@FairPricedFlower]

Loyal, honest, kind, ruthless, passionate, family oriented, protective, But unfortunately most of all misunderstood, such amazing an amazing culture the traveller culture is, hard working honest people to those they love and respect, 💚Travellers💚

[@musrafa6363]

@@FairPricedFlower that’s so true! I grew up with them always kind and caring

[@Animalvids121]

@@FairPricedFlower Spot on Raj Mate!

[@FairPricedFlower]

@Prince Andrew Yes Very Honest, when they like and respect you,

[@robd3085]

I've never met him hit James Quinn McDonagh seems a very humble yet noble man. An excellent interview fellas!

[@terra2805]

I always found James to be a solid, grounded kind of guy who talks a lot of sense. He's not the brash, over the top type. He's a gentleman to be fair. Great interview.

[@daithicosgrove4444]

What a man , his bare knuckle documentary’s insane watch it about 10 times , never asked for it but always settled it

[@HadiTuppa]

I can remember watching Knuckle many years ago and was impressed with James back then....I’m referring to his strength of character, his intelligence...not just his fighting ability! This was a great podcast....once again Mr Quinn has impressed me.....what a sound and eloquent man with true integrity. 100% RESPECT!!

[@haleyayres5258]

james your pod casts are getting better and better,james quinn mcdonagh has battled his way through life and done things his way,this man has got my upmost respect,please take on board every one when it comes to that horriable word suicide,please speak to some one,as they say a problem shared is a problem halved,i was a listener when i was a serving prisoner and i listened to some horid and i mean horid stories of peoples lives,thanxs so much love and peace to everyone x x

[@andyowen4862]

What a watch. Such a humble honest bloke and not an ounce of ego. The mental health part was unexpected. Great interview

[@Timekeeper1200]

That's what impressed me the most about him in knuckle. He doesn't brag. He doesn't shoot his mouth off. He's got a lot of class about him

[@czntv1046]

Watch the documentary KNUCKLE about 10 years back now. Glad to see James is still doing well & healthy 🤙💯 Enjoyed this

[@pound4poundko701]

A tough fair man that was forced to fight on behalf of his families mistakes a lot of time. A decent man.

[@AlAdams13]

Listened too this pod as soon as it dropped , please have more travellers on the Pod James. Such an interesting culture!

[@brendanoprey762]

Proper gent he is. Fantastic interview and a great representative of the traveller community

[@dannybruton5316]

It's great to listen to a man whose so respectful and honest fair play Quinn

[@markhawthorne525]

Watched knuckle years and years ago and the one thing that stuck out was how much of an absolute humble gentleman James was..great respect to you..and a very tough man 👍🏻

[@boltkithero246]

A really honest, good bloke. You’d want him on your side put it that way. Best of luck to both of you

[@iancollins6762]

Proud and humble man. Been watching his fights on here for years. Good and bad in all communities. Good luck to you, James.

[@jamesbannister4107]

By far the best one of these I have watched

[@elliedenning6514]

Prime case of why we shouldn’t pre judge anyone... tough guy but he talks sense, intelligence & heart is with his family. 👌

[@joeyoneill4095]

I was an early teenager when I watched dvds of this man's fights , he's the real deal his reputation is genuine, but he's a gentleman and this is a fantastic interview, well done men

[@MrJobez1]

Amazing interview ! What a genuine honest man , thanks for posting this , very inspiring honest and raw. ! Also brilliant conversation letting the man speak and answer.. well thought out and maximum respect to you both ! Just brilliant

[@CarlUK3]

Exellent podcast watched all the travelling fights over the years. James quinn mcdonagh was that stand out guy. But above all his heroics as a fighting man what speaks volumes is how humble the guy is. Speaks Peace over war. Legend.

[@Timekeeper1200]

He will take on anyone in a fight but doesn't brag about it. He's a proper hard man without being a bully.

[@BLTVEXTRA9]

Quinn McDonagh was a badass in his prime, it's not just traveler folklore

[@craigphillips9383]

The first

[@jimmymoran3839]

James Quinn McDonagh was an unbeaten bare knuckle boxer. However the tradition of resolving arguments within the travelling community with a bare knuckle fight goes back many generations. James Quinn certainly wasn’t the first. Big names that came well before him were Bartley Gorman & Uriah Burton ‘Big Just’ to name but two

[@Bigtimecharlie1349]

🤣show me a good man he has beaten

[@flalingbashers2957]

@@Bigtimecharlie1349 He’d definitely beat you . Come to think of it who are you ?! .Oh that’s right a nobody..

[@stylesmakefights5669]

@@flalingbashers2957 his right tho beat loads of old men and if they weren't old they were drunk or out of shape he fought big Joe Joyce is brother go check him out I think his disabled defo not all there

[@dazj2269]

I have followed JQM for years and years .. very strong man with a big fighting heart but more importantly very humble .. very good man, Great podcast JE

[@gunzofnav]

Met him once at the Irish Centre in Camden on St Patrick's day, absolute Gentleman! 👊🏾👏🏾all the best to you and yours...keep up the great podcasts James never met you, but you seem a true gentleman also.

[@JamesEnglish]

Thanks Rick

[@andrewlowe9733]

Just watched knuckle today and now watching this. Youre a good man James, alot of respect for the man you are with and without using your hands. All the best to you ☝

[@lsoutherton]

Looking forward to this one. Anyone who hasnt watched the documentary Knuckle, its brilliant, highly recommend it, the book is brilliant too.

[@JamesEnglish]

👍🏼

[@kuganhearn3968]

great documentary and big james quinn mcdonagh is a great man

[@catdaddy5472]

Is that on KZbin

[@lsoutherton]

@@catdaddy5472 yes it is. Well worth a watch

[@lsoutherton]

@@catdaddy5472 kzbin.info/www/bejne/bIKZqXSOd8abpZI

[@billymorgan1309]

This man is a ledgend, could listen to him all day, makes me proud to be Irish! God bless the Quinn Mcdonaghs.

[@dontfeedthetroll294]

Pity about his brother tho

[@paulfridge5836]

When he talked about his dad ❤️This made me text my mum and dad telling them I love them!

[@weaselkenievil]

What a likeable bloke and a hell of a story. Really enjoyed all the history of bare knuckle, a story well told. And a great fighter. And humble too for such a hard man. Enjoyed this, thanks. Wish you well.

[@tkilla1202]

Great interview James. Well produced, well hosted, technically spot on and very interesting. The guest is quality. Intelligent, clued up, wise and humble. Learnt a lot from him and agreed with many points. Cheers.

[@samuelmcmillan6415]

Great interview. Wasn't expecting him to be so humble and down to earth.

[@geoffhughes2804]

You've done it again JAMES another brilliant guest

[@JamesEnglish]

😉

[@tommodobbo3475]

💯

[@eire3224]

@@JamesEnglish james get some irish gangsters on most will refuse but you may get some 👍looking forward to Sam walker aswell

[@scuzzlerw.m3472]

@@eire3224 when's the Sam walker one happening bro? Would like to see that one, be interesting to see what he has to say about certain people & about the prison system, if you know when this one airs can you let me know please 👍😉 thanks brother 💯👌😉💪✊💘

[@paddybyrne7648]

Excellent interview James this man is an example of what a fighting man should be like. Brilliant

[@CrazyMonkey679]

Absolute gent! Love the podcasts James, best in the game. Cheers from Dublin 🇮🇪

[@AParallelReality]

In the doc Knuckle, all the families liked and respected James and he seemed to be by far the most balanced person in the doc. Seemed like a good dude

[@Repcitykickz]

My best mate is a traveling lad I met him in a gym and never had a clue he was a traveller I can honestly say after 6 years he is the only man I'd trust with my life he's a good lad. There is good in all people you just gotta find it.

[@davidramonemorrison2652]

A very articulate man. The book is enjoyable to giving the reader an insight into his fighting techniques especially the breathing . A tough man. Any travelers I met were absolutely fine.

[@paulrush2792]

Young fellas stop calling out a man whos done it all, the man deserves his peace.

[@leeroy84]

I remember watching the knuckle documentary years ago and what a documentary it was. Brilliant interview James as always and i think James Quinn McDonough comes across as a very wise man who's been there and done it all and hopefully people listen to him 👌

[@johnmcdiarmid5204]

Well done again James English James Quinn is a very thoughtful, articulate man another great interview

[@samuelsnell9474]

Meet James this guy lovely man , and took time out to talk to me and have a laugh , god bless u James Quinn true legand

[@sniperreddragon2782]

Everyone loves a humble hard case

[@dagzey]

the humble ones usually the hardest

[@thislife3655]

Samsonite? 🧳

[@kierenhalbert6673]

@@dagzey ²q

[@100johnnyG]

I watched this again and must say it was the best podcast yet Well done James English and James Quinn mcdonagh Two top blokes

[@JamesEnglish]

👍🏼

[@breakweisernorthernsoles]

This was great. James Quinn really seems like a good man. This video was a lift after the McGgregor result. Ireland stand up and big up all my Irish travellers

[@waynekieft4952]

Met Jimmy about 21 years ago,won't say how we crossed paths because we were both different men back then,but I must say the guy is a lovely genuine man,but he is like a pit bull when he wants to turn it on!A true hard man that can take it as well as he can give it!He has helped many a man,heart of gold and a diamond 💎!A very hard working man also,just like most travellers are! There is a small minority of them that are a pain in the arse,but that goes for everyone,traveller or not!There's good and bad in all walks of life!

[@archiejay7652]

Loving the variety of interesting people james has had on mix of boxers,fighters/bare knuckle and ex criminal's and actors.with it been a true crime type of podcast.james has hit the ground running in 2021,and I've really been enjoying his stuff since I subscribed and he's taken over shaun attwood for me not in subscribers but levels and there's so many levels too this game from a fans point of view.great stuff james keep up the hard work mate.

[@fcu866]

Loved the knuckle documentary. Really admire how humble this man is considering how good of a fighter he was.

[@Irishwild]

What a hard life knowing you have to fight even if you don't want to..james comes across as a decent guy ,gentle giant ..hope his has a quiet life now.

[@deedoodohdontdeedoh9572]

James quinn will be remembered as being honest..respectable..polite...hard working..and a man who stood his ground and would die or kill for his safety of his family and to keep the respect of his family's name.... And if one man can be remembered for all of those things then he has not wasted his life..he has lived his Iife better than any man ever could... James quinn.I respect you sir...

[@mrmathieson1632]

Seems like a real gentleman. Doesn't talk himself up, obviously doesn’t need to.

[@jamesgibbs1036]

Excellent interview, comes across as an honest humble man.

[@bridgieohare8653]

A gent who is hugely respected by the travelling community and in his home town of Dundalk

[@alanmacer5078]

Is that why the Provisional IRA shot him In Kneecaps for selling drugs to kids .. You Clown

[@thebuzz2010]

@@alanmacer5078 source?

[@dontfeedthetroll294]

Pity the same can't be said about his brother Mikey

[@Artbooksandboro]

Just finished watching Knuckle(again for the 4th time I think), not only is it a well produced documentary I find it an interesting watch from a social history point of view and also gives an unbiased glimpse into the world of the travelling community which doesn't normally get seen much by us settled lot, apart from In the cliché and stereo typing such as Snatch and other scripted films. I find James Quinn Mcdonagh comes across in it as being pretty respectful and switched on, I also like the fact he is obviously a "Hard Man" but doesn't want to be, sort of like he is good at fighting but doesn't actually like or want to fight which is quite refreshing in a documentary about bareknuckle boxing. I also really enjoyed this interview on this channel, so I am going to subscribe and watch some of your back catalogue of interviews on here James English, that will certainly keep me busy for a while!

[@SD-ti5jc]

Another great podcast ..James English asking key questions at the right times ..the big traveller lad brutally honest and so genuine..giving a great insight to the real travelling community and the reality of their struggles mentally physically and financially..respect to both 👍

[@mystiko1000]

Brilliant interview by James English….James Quinn is a class act,a great advert for the travelling community ,genuine proper man…chapeau.

[@andrewalexander2861]

Thanks, Great Interview as ALWAYS!🙂👍🏾

[@zamiadams4343]

What a great interview, James comes across as a proper man. Respect to him.

[@patrickredmond8686]

True Gentlemen James Quinn , cracking podcast 🇮🇪

[@JamesEnglish]

Thanks Patrick

[@matthewyoung1541]

What a humble, articulate and real gentleman!!

[@natalielouise8143]

It's nice to watch a podcast where it's a smooth question, answer, discussion. Rather than the I interviewer and interviewee fighting to get a word in.

[@JamesEnglish]

👍🏼

[@nevergiveup56032]

Great sit-down James English and saw that inspiring documentary, great respect to you James and thanks for talking about the Mental health issues. 🙏

[@nuttah21]

Brill episode. Loved knuckle and the guy is what everyone says.. A humble hard case. Great guy and great message.

[@tommyram9839]

Got to say James interviews well in this one..... polite, great question, keeps the conversation going...no un needed swearing and talking. Really good

[@JamesEnglish]

Thanks 👍🏼

[@Solipsismmusic]

He came across as a genuinely nice guy. Great interview.

[@JamesEnglish]

Thank you

[@MrShotsfan]

A true gentleman and a tough man

[@pigeonpecker7623]

why can't all travellers be like this man, he is a true gentleman

[@corylee1103]

Why can’t all people of every background

[@theoneishere369]

I know few travellers in Walsall area, they good people, it's like I was a bad youth and they gave me my first job when proper places would not. I respect them. We don't all hate.

[@hughiemaughan]

Hes a fake

[@BelowParGolfers]

He's a good man had many drinks with him. Very humble man!! Mad life

[@johnknowles4131]

I’m not a traveller myself but think how many arseholes there are outside the travelling community. If 10% of people are arseholes then that’s going to apply to the travelling community as well and travellers will be the first to admit that there are arseholes amongst them. Trouble is you ever remember the arseholes. Living outside the traveller community we don’t think about it in these terms. As they’re a much smaller community compared with the rest of wider society it’s much easier to tar them all with the same brush. It’s lazy thinking though and it’s got to be said comes from prejudice. A lot of the same people who openly discriminate against them would never dare do it anymore from the black or British Pakistani community. The fact that pubs can still openly refuse to allow travellers in based purely on nothing but their ethnicity and be allowed to get away with it in 2023 just amazes me it’s like something out the 1960s, you’d never get away with it with any other ethnic group. Like I said I’m genuinely not a traveller or from traveller heritage myself but I’ve known a few and had a lot of experiences with travellers good and bad. A lot of them really are good, honest, decent, genuine people like this guy. He’s not just the exception

[@daddyuk3278]

Watched a lot of podcasts lately this has been the best ive seen so far big up to James English

[@JamesEnglish]

Thank you

[@willduggan6170]

A humble man who never fought with malice. It was just business and family honour.

[@paddymurphy1343]

Even after all those years in blighty he's still got the Irish accent. Best of luck with the bare knuckle boxing tv channel and your wonderful commitment to the homeless and hungry. Great advice too.

[@dontfeedthetroll294]

He doesn't have an Irish accent tho, that's a Traveller accent. They tend to keep their accents regardless of their nationality. A good friend of mine is a Traveller, his son was born in Oz and has never being to Ireland at all but he still has the accent.

[@nathanhorne2208]

Another Awesome podcast... Big Respect to James and The Travelling community 🙏💙💥🥊

[@derekfinn6077]

James is a pure gentle man a decent guy and a pure hard bastard who seeks no notoriety or fame genuinely very modest and done what he done for the love of fighting and was a true fair play man also

[@celtickid8847]

Real hard man and a proper fella do go with it helping others stay blessed mate good job James cracking interview💯👊

[@Timekeeper1200]

James is a real hard man. He's quiet, he doesn't't shout and scream, doesn't try and act all hard in front of people. The quiet people are the ones you don't mess with.

[@onone9149]

Saw james and his family on the documentary knuckle. Hard fella but a humble man. Should be a good one this 🙂

[@Pianosnail12]

Knuckle is one of the best documentaries I’ve ever seen

[@rogerlautier]

One of your most interesting guests. Very enjoyable and informative. Thank you 👍🥊

[@JamesEnglish]

👍🏼

[@onepercenter13]

James Quinn Mcdonagh ....Very humble and very honest Thanks for another wicked interview James

[@gabhandebrun1871]

Great interview he's a very likable character and a good role model for the traveling community, much respect,👍

[@martinparton2160]

Genuine man who looks forward from his past to help the younger generation good interview.

[@deemulcahy6553]

James you just keep getting better and better all the time! That was top class 👌❤️❤️

[@JamesEnglish]

Thanks Dee ❤️

[@chucklombardo2114]

Looking well dee

[@chucklombardo2114]

@Joseph Jr McNamara I'm a relationship last 4 yrs bro getting more than most I bet just have a wandering eye

[@patrickbridgeman6776]

Great interview, nice to see James is in a good place now, he's a down to earth lad.

[@tommyroche9142]

Fair play to James. Sometimes takes more balls to sort a situation out with a talk or walk away than to sort it with fists, or worse.

[@Pianosnail12]

I remember watching Knuckle a few years ago, he never lost!

[@andrewtaddei4206]

From one Scot to another , Brilliant interview James , after turning my life around and doing well for myself now watching alot of your video's gives me hope . I thank you for that 👌

[@JamesEnglish]

Well done brother keep going

[@garryrossi842]

I’ve watched James over the years and this is the first interview I’ve watched . I’m not a Traveler but I think he is an aspiration to any man well done mate thoroughly enjoyed watching it. If people had the morals of Billy Jo Tyson Fury James Queen McDonagh hard working men the world would be a better place

[@kevincummins5435]

Absolutely Brilliant, Nothing but respect for this man. Talks sence 🙏

[@leemcarthy4550]

I watched the documents some while ago and often wondered about many of them and how they are today. This man especially stuck in my mind as I liked him from the outset. It’s amazing to see he’s doing well today and I respect this man massively. Great interview as well