New Zealands 'DEADLIEST' Man v Gang Of Scottish Thugs

[@AlanHesketh-n4c]

I remember it well , 1975, he was bringing my first karate gi to me at his Wallasey dojo, same building in this clip with Gary Sandland, thats me in the white gi, along with Ritchie Herbert. Gary turned up at the dojo wearing sunglasses, and when he took them off, he had a massive pair of black eyes, and recounted the story to us all.

[@TherealsweetTee72]

1st class little Story and respect and belated congrats on your award from Gary himself, what was the aura and your "come away" from meeting him if you don't mind? God bless have a good weekend brother.

[@garfieldsobers4188]

I live 2 mins from where you mentioned..

[@DanielClarke-dk1pu]

My grandad went to that class he also worked the doors with them

[@nickwatson2167]

Yeh he got done in from a bunch of stag doers and rather admit he got slapped he made this cock and bull story up lol

[@kayned47]

Richie Herbert was a phenomenal fighter, got his 4th Dan under Gary, Gary's system was that effective that when they entered competitions his brown belts would beat black belts

[@Yorkshire.outlaw]

Another great production as a blind man this my favourite channel

[@enquirer2.0]

Thankyou so much and glad you enjoy. If there's any tweaks i can make to enhance the listening please let me know

[@DavidKerwin-e8d]

😂😂 class

[@Yorkshire.outlaw]

@@enquirer2.0 thanks but it's perfect the way it is kind of has a guy Richie feel Other Channels try to hard putting on wired voices and so on The best bit is your reality especially the readings yo make it easy to visualise as I've only been blind a year Oh and my phone speaks what ever text comes on my screen and uses my voice to type

[@TherealsweetTee72]

Class I 2nd that my friend..'Enquirer 2.0' is probably best audio storyteller out there at the minute (UK) on a personal note god bless your enjoyment and passion for the channel..top man!

[@KempoWarrior1954]

Good luck to you 😊

[@davidemelia6296]

Kiwis aren't big on talking themselves up, and people take their quiet and unassuming nature as softness (as an Aussie, I prefer Kiwis to Aussies, as a rule) ... but god help anyone who goes out of their way to provoke them. I worked with quite a few of those fellas: they always treated people well and didn't start shit out of insecurity, but they were bad, bad news for anyone who started with them. I'd have one good Kiwi working with me over half a dozen loud-mouth bullies.

[@YogGroggoth-yv5tt]

Haha you sound like a spacca

[@dougyt_781]

Interesting story. Reminds me of someone else (my dad) who had a similar background from New Zealand, but was only locally infamous - dealing with local gangs, cleaning up pubs and clubs in the late 70's early 80's, etc. But in the end we all die & life goes on. A live dog is better off than a dead lion. RIP dad.

[@orwellian88]

Steve Morris is another legendary fighter who trained with Gary in Japan.

[@shawntherapidlyaginghipster]

Dear Enquirer 2.0, One thing I've noticed while watching video clip of Mister Spiers is that his fighting moves are simple and straight to the point. There's no flashiness (fantasy fighting), just bite the bullet and get it done. I see no high kicks, no spinning and no jumping. Just a tough, solid man who likes getting in close and utilizing punches & elbows. Makes me wonder why so many "martial arts" schools make everything so damn complicated. I'm no expert and I may be wrong, but that's how I see it. By the way, I really enjoy your content. Please keep these videos coming. All the best from the Peoples' Republic of Chinada (the land freedom forgot). S #NationalFilmBoardofChinada

[@enquirer2.0]

Thankyou you will have to educate me on Chinada. This fighting style made for the street and real life scenarios where as many moves in traditional martial arts not applicable to real life fighting situations. Thanks for your support

[@timlettuce2126]

I remember gaz spires at the amusements (the carousel) in southport. I was young. He had flip flops on. Hes was with his mates sitting around. His mate asked him to have a go on the boxing machine. He kicked off his flip flops and whacked it with a round house kick. Bells ringing from the machine he put his flip flops back on and walked away. A serious guy.

[@Potbellypugilist]

Love hearing stories about Gary Spiers. The Working with warriors book is class. Great video.

[@s4squatch1]

Whenever I see pictures of Gary Spiers he always reminds me of ex Worlds Strongest Man Bill Kazmaier. They both had the same massive Sponge Bob Squarepants head.

[@mazboengineer]

Thank you for recounting that story mate, I really enjoyed listening to that 👌🏼

[@enquirer2.0]

Thankyou mate pleasure

[@TheSilmarillian]

He added new meaning and depth to the saying "it f*** stops right now best you walk away now".........

[@boundsgreenboy8354]

From what I've heard and read Gary Spiers was Man, Machine and Mayhem once upset. Cheers Ben.

[@markdpricemusic1574]

Met him a couple of times, was going to interview him for my PhD project. An incredibly polite and erudite and FUNNY man, a great raconteur. His memoirs would have been worth his considerable weight in gold. Don't know for sure but I heard he died of organ failure due to undiagnosed diabetes - sadly common among large Maoris.

[@JimRennix74]

Nice 1 Ben. Garry Spears iv heard was a proper force and not to be f with. I seen him on Matt Legg and some other vids. Was definitely rated and respected . Nice. Jim 👍

[@AdrianLinton]

Any chance you can do one about the legendary Terry O'Neill 8th Dan shotokan and professional Doorman . Writer and Actor and action Director

[@MixedRaceAndProud1690]

Great channel & another great vid .. thank you 🙏

[@craigbradley6210]

Top class video as always E. Really enjoyed that

[@enquirer2.0]

Thank you mate

[@jamesfaircloth5469]

Another brilliant video as always and even better as i love my martial arts i know a little bit myself and boxing always handy to be able to protect yourself but as self defence mainly have a good week

[@snakeman9902]

I agree with you, it was probably Blackpool as I'm not aware of a.large settlement of Scots in Southport, there are however, a large Community of Scots and Scottish descent in Blackpool. Great and honest take on the legend, brilliant video E...respect

[@enquirer2.0]

Thanks mate defo agree

[@lennon1482]

what is it with jocks and blackpool?

[@ianmacfarlane1241]

​@@lennon1482Not speaking from experience, but it just became one of those regular destinations for Bank Holidays/long weekends. In the days before cheap air travel people holidayed in the UK, and most of the Scottish seaside towns were seen as quiet family destinations. If you wanted something livelier that was within reasonable distance, Blackpool was perfect for Stag & Hen nights etc.

[@johanfehr9743]

tara.n.fehr ; I began to listen to all the stories of U.K hardmen and gangsters during co-vid. Quite the fluke actually. Middle aged support worker from Northern Alberta Canada with too much time on her hands. What a world full of stories. I enjoy your channel immensely as your cadence and ability's to tell the stories of the past will always have my ear. Thank you .

[@enquirer2.0]

Thankyou mate. Audio was pretty scrappy on this one wasn't feeling great and I'm experimenting with background music

[@kennethedge1611]

I knew Gary very well. I trained with him for a couple of years. He was one of the nicest people I've ever met. I have several stories of our adventures , including a life threatening car crash we had, and a story that was far worse for me.

[@charliejackson6192]

Great channel man. Really great story. Felt like I was having a beer with friends. I subscribed.

[@enquirer2.0]

Thanks mate much appreciated

[@rossyuill5842]

Top class as always bud 💪🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇬🇧

[@bulldog-lincspirits.4648]

There he is Mr spires a very very formidable man..nice upload .all the best as usual 💪💯👍shame about the notes in his caravan..👍

[@hotdogs8230]

I knew Garry , saw him regular ! He’s wrote his iwn book / memoirs to be published once he’d past but a well known head ftom Liverpool a champion kick boxer (work it out ) got hold of the book & wont release it to be published as he says it’s too incriminating for others still alive ! I personally don’t believe that as Garry woukdnt of dropped anyone in the proverbial! RIP DIG Edit after watchin all of video - he died of cancer , wasn’t living in a caravan was stayin with a lad called mark ( the doc ) , a tattooist & good friend of his flew his (Pete) back home once he’d past to get a Māori burial .

[@TheTerry500]

He didnt die of cancer...He was suddenly taken ill...Went into hospital and just declined very quickly...his organs gave in....I was supposed to train with him a few weeks after he died....I never met him but hey ho....I would have loved to train with him. First Iv heard of a book and I doubt anyone of his friends would have taken Garys possessions without a great deal of care and consideration.

[@hotdogs8230]

@@TheTerry500 yess he did & he knew he wasn’t well & dying hence living with mark ( the doc) before he died ! I saw him on a weekly basis mate !

[@hotdogs8230]

@@TheTerry500 and regarding your comment on his book yiu clearly have no clue what your talking about for a man whose never met him your opinions are worthless mate

[@TheTerry500]

@@hotdogs8230 Well if your so certain I will stand corrected...My Sensei was a very old friend and Student and was actively making plans for our DoJo to train with Gary...Literally a couple of weeks later. I clearly remember when he announced Gary had died and obviously we were not going to be training with him...He said Gary had been taken ill and his organs had failed...My sensei (RIP) was friends with the kick boxer I think your on about as well... Anyway it's all water under the fridge now. I heard so many stories about Gary I felt I did know him ;0)

[@hotdogs8230]

@@TheTerry500 when I first met garry it was in a mutual friends house who he visited every Tuesday for coffee , they were obv very good friends , I’d obv heard of Garry but didn’t know it was the same garry in my company for the 1st few wks as he was introduced as “Garry” , we got on very well so I woukd also turn up Tuesday for a brew ! He was a big fat old guy with long hair , scruffy clothes , flip flops with toe nails long n thick n looked like they were made of wood ! After a few wks I brought up the toe nails , n he looked at me & said “ if I kicked you in the throat dig I’d rip your jugular fuvkin out” 😂😂 I’m 6’2 17st gym head at the time 😂 obv I asked the question to my pal once he’d left nni found out exactly who he was 😂 the said friend owns Garry’s ring as it was left to him , the info regarding his book if your in that fighting world you will know of whome im tslkin about , world champ kick boxer , he has the draft of Garry’s book & wont release it ! Bad thing is he was only givin it to have a read of it as it wasn’t left in his hands originally. I speak to terry o niw n agsin as he is always by my mums n I think he should come on 1 of these channels for a podcast ! He has a story to tell ! Was the only person allowed a camera at arnies wedding etc great guy hard as an anvil

[@tonywilson4339]

[enquirer] you and guy ritchie should make a film on gary spiers from his birth till his death were he was taken back to new zealand for a [maori funeral]

[@davidmckay2386]

Gary and his freind were looking for me years ago ....thank god he never caught up with me lol

[@GaryHynes-im5di]

The best way to insult people is to insult their warrior's.... After all you're not going to insult their disabled children...

[@chriswinrow1483]

Brilliant video respect brother YNWA

[@grahamjonathan762]

I encountered the Scottish godfather in Blackpool shortly after this. . . He made me an offer i couldn't understand

[@Geeyerheidawobble]

😂😂🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@enquirer2.0]

😂

[@user-PaulSean]

What about Steve Morris? He know those guys as well. He is perhaps the deadliest.

[@kineticstringwell844]

if i could pick one man too have in my corner on cobbles is garry spiers awesome man

[@gavinadams4572]

Poor dude saying in scots slang"look wit ye did tae ma face man",Spiers responds with two deadly strikes to the head lol.

[@ryang790]

I think HE cud be at the top of the tree of them all.. ..You get some very tough scary people, then the one per cent who no one messes with, . Then you get the Maoris, Tonga's, Samoans who are TRAINED in Multiple fighting skills.. You cant hurt them and they unleash proper hell....and they ALL seem to be gentleman to... Love the channel mate. 👌

[@catpainblackudder01]

I not saying he did, but the New Zealanders fought in Vietnam, from the early sixties to the early seventies, along with the Aussies....

[@AlanHesketh-n4c]

He may have had a brief tour in Nam, but he was only in the army for approx 3 mths, I have his N.Z army records.

[@mjh5437]

Plenty Kiwis been SAS too.

[@TheGrowler55]

There was a Gang of Glaswegians who ran about Blackpool and and when they got Jailed the crime rate dropped by 70% so it's maybe been Blackpool, just saying 😎🇬🇧

[@TherealsweetTee72]

Hope your well Mr E this was excellent and even though I've heard bits from other sauces (H.P & Daddys) lol..only messing but some of these other channels floating about may aswel be 'cr-appy shopper' Giving it the Enquirer 2.0 ☆☆☆☆☆ treatment breathed life into it,not that Gary needs it I rate this guy BIG style and that'll be he's full game, I do like the whole Lone 'unknown' wolf scenario and self belief,(Rocking up from out of the then familiar circles & route to the top of that scene in England/UK 🇬🇧 no fear wanting to fight another man (all the better if its a bully or better still if your a bit wary) cheers for that Ben and he did fight in 'Nam' I was there. .'Twickenham' then we slipped over the border by boat into 'scouse' 🎎🎃 Gary spears really was Colonel khlutz (is that is name out of 'Apocolypse Now?) Anyway tbh I rate Gary Spears in my top3 doormen of all time, what you saying Ben? (or anyone of the Enquirer members being a 'real' street intelegence bunch and more so the ones who know street life or door life! Take care and have a good weekend Ben. 🗣🎙Question▪︎ •who's would get your No1 vote of best that YOU think or come across Ben with the full package... resolve,fight,fight I.Q SELF BELIEFE etc...and in all walks ..street man/hard man/humble warrior? "LIKE👍🏼 & SUBSCRIBE"📲 Everybody💯.

[@enquirer2.0]

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[@johnny5805]

For a man who spent his entire life training martial arts, he has hell of a beer gut on him.

[@TankTankSupporterGLASGOW]

Have you seen tyron fury’s body the heavyweight champion of the world muscles don’t win fights pal 👍🏻

[@paulinthailand]

im from the combat sport game im friends with many of the best fighters in the world and this guy to me looks sloppy and barely trained in anything, i had 15 pro fights, i have friends with 100+ pro fights none of them look like this.

[@TankTankSupporterGLASGOW]

@@paulinthailand go and watch Roy Nelson the ex MMA fighter and then get back to me 👍🏻🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@mickymac6571]

@@paulinthailand competition fighters are training for fights with people of equal ability and fitness, street fights seldom last minutes and technique is more important than fitness. Not much point in having a six pack when someone's trying to kick you in the balls.😎🥊

[@DanielClarke-dk1pu]

​@@paulinthailandGary spires had 22 professional Thai boxing fights won 21. He's studied 9 different martial arts. 3rd European to graduate from a Japanese karate school. 1st European to get a masters belt hand given by master yamaguchi. There's not many people who would of beat Gary

[@DanielClarke-dk1pu]

My grandad is in the pic from the terry O'Neill magazine

[@christophergallagher3845]

Good video , as a glaswegian im curious who the gang were lol fair play to the bug man at end trying to say look what youve dine to me , a way of saying wow well done you won . Then got more for his compliment 😂

[@AlanHesketh-n4c]

They were the security at the premises of the wedding

[@christophergallagher3845]

@@AlanHesketh-n4c there was 3 or 4 security firms based in Glasgow run by rough men . Doesn't really narrow down for me which co many it was

[@richardcook-z8c]

Not really what you call men, for one they in a gang, two hit women and three pick on people - bullies.

[@ianmacfarlane1241]

That's if you believe the story. Sounds like a lot of embellishment here. The bride getting knocked out..?

[@SkipperMacky]

He might've been a hard nut, but disciplined martial artist he probably was not. A true martial artist does every thing in his/her capability to _NOT_ fight. My sensai Balbinder Dhaliwal Singh, started off every newbie night with a statement about what you should do if surprised.. I'm paraphrasing but: _"..to those of you that are new, always remember that your legs are the most important asset..."_ Now everyone is thinking 'yeah karate kicks obviously..' But Dhali continued: _"...you use them to get as far away from that particular area and situation.. you run.."_ The style I studied focused on there not being any brawls or scraps.. it focuses on waiting for that 1 moment and executing the strike... BANG! 1 strike..1 outcome.

[@boundsgreenboy8354]

Yeah I've heard that kludo can be pretty savage when playing with the wrong people 😉

[@enquirer2.0]

Yes mate my dad was black belt in karate old school this was a hybrid to be more effective in real life situations

[@christophergallagher3845]

In land of milk and honey yes . Look at many of the combat sports stars of past 40 years , many had violent incidents outside the street . Maybe you could make a point they're not true martial artists but they could counter claim that with they're real fighters though

[@christophergallagher3845]

At the same time theirs also the saying " with great power comes great responsibility " . Thus story is a perfect example of that , Gary Spiers would've been less human if he just stood by and watched as the wedding guests got demolished

[@AlanHesketh-n4c]

It was his line of work, he wouldn’t be the type to back down under a threat, maybe Mr Singh talked a good fight, remember Karate first and foremost was developed for self preservation, not Turing the other cheek ,just my view

[@baileysandydj]

Great story , love it when bullies get a hiding .

[@davidmckay2386]

Herd he also carried a magnum aswell...

[@oscarslife5497]

I herd he prefered a cornetto

[@darrensmith8975]

​@@oscarslife5497😂😂😂😂😂

[@davidmckay2386]

@@oscarslife5497 just one

[@LoneRangerG5]

Quality 😂

[@garfieldsobers4188]

@davidmckay u from Birkenhead?

[@joachimcoonan6255]

That's Maori for ya!!🤙

[@davidmckay2386]

Think he was in a carravan on coast by heswall i think

[@jimmytarbuck482]

These Scottish thugs were Irish!!!😊🇬🇧

[@Hill1742]

The godfather of all hardmen

[@teariki-barefist2932]

No.

[@johnmcdonald9295]

It’s pronounced spears

[@heimihenderson4543]

Do you think Spiers would have lasted more than 15 seconds against the world’s hardest man Big Brian Cockerel?

[@Big_Vern69]

No

[@tonynugent8444]

Dany la u behave with your words bro, you'll up set the rest on this side off youtub 😎

[@williamhancox860]

How did he beat up all the indigenous New Zealanders

[@ZalMoxis]

Are these hard men still around these days?

[@turpiebuds3584]

I'D HAVE TO SAY SELWYN JONES WOULD BEST OR HARDEST MARTAIL ARTIST FROM NZ

[@scottishwarrior8014]

Don’t believe he beat 7 Scott and walked away sounds like karate kid stuff to me

[@TankTankSupporterGLASGOW]

Mate I was thinking the same 😂in England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 they are weaker then us their definition of a hard man is different to ours fs the women in Glasgow say 7 of them would have dismantled that failed make up artist sorry martial artist 😂😂😂🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿👍🏻

[@enquirer2.0]

Ask people who knew him was entirely possible with Spiers

[@G4RY1159]

@@TankTankSupporterGLASGOW Wee mad mental Margret-Ann

[@theoilandgasresourceportal2132]

You are ruled by Humza Yusuf, weakness

[@TankTankSupporterGLASGOW]

@@theoilandgasresourceportal2132 and you Sadie khan khan and pishi Sunak you clown 😂😂😂😂😂🤦🏼🫵🏻🤡

[@bluenose007]

He lived in a caravan ?

[@Kenny-z4z7o]

Gary was a tough enough guy but he talked himself up quite a bit, I remember seeing him getting sparked by a small skinny lad who he was pushing about but it was an embarrassing lesson for him that night

[@tonywilson4339]

amzaing how many people gary took on and beat in front off other people doorman and freinds . yet a skinny guy done him i was told pigs could fly when i was a kid goodnight

[@williamforsyth-ye4rc]

The reason they were in England, is 'cause they weren't hard enough for Scotland! must've been Glaswegian "hardmen" tasty if they're team-handed wi' Chibs 'n Shooters! Nae use against real men! He would'nae have made it to the bar in Edinburgh, Aberdeen, Dundee Dunfermlineor a dozen other toons north o' the border!

[@lennon1482]

keep drinking the buckfast

[@keithwigley1256]

So ..humm .did he do anything worthwhile to life ....how did youngsters coming up benefit from his life as to how can add something of worth to life ..or is this all about destruction ... you don't sound young ..so grow up lad ..theirs still time and add something of resl vwlue to us all...

[@wuwie83GT]

This big arseole widny last a minit in glesga

[@ghostdawg5941]

AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHJJJJJJJJJJJJJHHHHHHHHHHHHHUUUUUUUUUUYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY THAT'S HOW MUCH RUBBISH THESE STORYS ARE 😂HE SOUNDS LIKE STEVEN SEGAL IS HE AN INDIAN ASWELL😂❤THESE STORYS

[@1976Doc]

😂😂billy bullshit