PETER FURY ON TRAVELLER CULTURE, REMEMBERS BARTLEY GORMAN & THE OLD WAYS ARCHIVE BBTV INTERVIEW 2013

Interview with Peter Fury December 2013. #BBTV #boxing

[@paulinelee1762]

Hello John, It is lovely listening to your stories about the old days, It is my Dad Wallace Lees birthday today , God rest his soul, He was born on this day in 1888 in North Wales, His Dad was William Lee, and his Mam was Ada Lock Boswell. My Dad was a great fist fighter, His two fingers on each of his hands were broken from fighting, the little finger and the one next to it , but he could still do Anything with his hands, including building wagons from the ground up. You mentioned Hughie Burton, My Dad bet old Othi Burton in a fight , I remember him coming to visit us when i was a little girl in Dublin where my Mam and Dad settled, I can see him now, getting out of a taxi with his lovely crombi coat and silk scarf . They became great Friends, I remember him giving my Dad a big hug when he seen him. My Dad was well known by So Many , He walked 25 Miles John to fight the so called Best Fighter in North Wales , A Man called Hogan and he bet him, Gave him a good tanning for himself. I am 77 yrs old now and All my Brothers 9 are all dead and gone, and my Sisters 5 have passed away R.I.P. There is just me and my Sister Angela left now, She is 73 yrs old. When i was a little girl about 4 yrs old i used to listen on the radio with my Dad to the fights in Madison Square Gardens , His favorite heavy weight boxer was Jack Jonson, He said he was Not knocked out , the famous photograph of him shielding his eyes from the sun proved that. My Brother Tony got a mention in the book King of the Gypsies, not a very nice mention , He said when he worked in Wales with Tony that my Brother instigated some fights, he never said he Lost One ! Tony was an excellent boxer, All my Brothers could have a good fight, they were well thought by my Dad. R.I.P. Really nice listening to you John, I Wish yo and your Family Dosta Kushti Bokt . God Bless you All and keep you safe. Always . Bokt Ta Kom from Dublin. XXXXX

[@ultratv5535]

I could listen to Peter Fury tell stories all day, proper bloke.

[@lucymarshall7271]

Absolutely ace.... love these stories

[@breal101]

If a Peter Fury audiobook ever got released it would be Blockbuster

[@rickmyers9383]

Totally agree

[@davidlester7066]

Such a straight talking man with no frills about the sport and a vast knowledge Peter Fury TALKS i listen .

[@dannyhancock6354]

Imagine peters voice filling ya head with motivation speeches and knowledge whilst ya sleep 😴😂

[@rickmyers9383]

@@dannyhancock6354 😂 think about what you just said 😂

[@inthemix3013]

Every other sentence LISTEN

[@paulevans3754]

It’s a shame he isn’t sharing these incredible times with Tyson, because he played a massive part in making him what he is today.

[@G.E.MTFC_]

Sugar has made Tyson. You can see the difference In his last 3 fights world apart

[@coopdogg86]

@@G.E.MTFC_ Sugar has adapted him, Peter made him who he is.

[@paulevans3754]

@@G.E.MTFC_ sugar has improved Tyson, but the foundation was already there.

[@davidlester7066]

Totally agree and felt John was trying to steal Sugars LIMELIGHT after the Whyte fight with his WE this We that comments right down to the uppercut but my opinion Peter made him and Sugar added to Tyson's game .

[@paulevans3754]

@@davidlester7066 👍🏻 yep it can’t be denied.

[@leccy9901]

Could sit and listen to this all day.

[@terryfreshwater5465]

Brought up in this way it was heard we had it hard but it was a good life and we was brought up to have respect for others Peter is a good respected man

[@dennisbrogan3256]

Nice to hear Peter mention me uncle pat who was a legend in is own right, big respect to Peter.. gentleman

[@cantonese5030]

Serious guy,,, oozes respect

[@luke_azade]

Really enjoyed this interview. Good work everybody.

[@Jon3sy1990]

Could listen to Peter fury talk all day long! He’s a real one!

[@015diesel]

Love to hear old stories of better times could listen all day 💙

[@terryfreshwater5465]

Ñice for this man to take us back to the old days and old times it nice for sum member of the traveling community to put this on air we all was

[@gazzalad8901]

I met bartley many years ago in stoke 👊👊👊

[@Ellis_B]

Amazing

[@davebridges796]

Top bloke could listen to him all day

[@lennon6683]

Love out like this, could listen to Peter fury all day.

[@mranderson3564]

In my opinion it was Peter who took Tyson to that next level. You can clearly see the improvement in Tyson from when he was with Peter full time.

[@daveyjones18]

True, but it was Tyson that took himself to the next level against Wilder, and Sugar Hill that took him to a level above that with Kronk 😎

[@nickharmer3049]

Great stuff buddy. Can't fault Peter. Top bloke. Bless up 👊

[@williamkelly9859]

Ĺovely interview and great respect .

[@themightyatom1031]

Really enjoyed this. I'd love for PF to write a book

[@goste1919]

What a man. Nothing but love and respect

[@peterflisher6584]

Peter Fury always worth listening to.

[@lumo7461]

Bartley gormans book is well worth a read.

[@joejohnson6771]

Bartley Gorman King of the gypsies

[@neilmarlowe1561]

Brilliant book.

[@dankane4936]

Class fella met him in Belfast he was a real gentleman

[@fernandotorress100]

Very genuine, very honest. Should do a book it would be a bestseller without doubt. So interesting to listen too be good to hear about the prison time and turning his life around.

[@paulholman8594]

Great men proper men .. golden times .. these men are immortal their legends live forever .. them stories will be passed on for centuries

[@candytwirlstv3659]

Paul i want to live forever will it become possible in our life time

[@jmcc8718]

​@@candytwirlstv3659 yes brother through the power of jesus christ

[@jasperspace6196]

Love this interesting interview pete bless you my friend be coming to see you and camp again 🥊💙🙏

[@candytwirlstv3659]

Can I go fishing in your fresh water 💧

[@marcmorrissey1147]

Great stuff, lovely stories. Peter seems a principled, decent man who you’d be very foolish to disrespect or underestimate.

[@popeyedoyle2103]

like listening to Peter. good guy

[@williamraffertyrafferty8795]

This is a real man of family morals and memories keeping them alive. Respect and god bless Mr fury.

[@bobmathews9072]

“family morals” ? He was a huge speed dealer back in the 90’s and got sent down for 10 years , but everyone deserves a second chance I guess ..

[@williamraffertyrafferty8795]

@@bobmathews9072 your right bob we all have a past. Some can turn it around. So proud of him. Jealousy is a funny thing

[@spammodump]

@@williamraffertyrafferty8795 Jealous of him doing 10 years in prison? OK.

[@lordthorpe2642]

This guy was an enforcer for criminals and then a major criminal himself. Morals? Respect? You must be mad.

[@williamraffertyrafferty8795]

@@lordthorpe2642 I have no hate in my heart for any man who turns a corner.

[@edborris6934]

Always like to listing Peter he would do a great audio book

[@Tenmented]

I could listen to Peter all day Long they should make a film about his life it would be better than any mcvicar or same type film

[@ironstealth2.064]

Great film Mcvicar

[@MrAlistar99]

mcvicar was pretty good and i bet it won't have a better soundtrack

[@dellboy2404]

Peter has done real bird cat a with real scary men , mcvicar is a Hollywood pop star playing a role with a load of actors peter has got the wisdom the book and the t shirt but he no I doubt he can sing like roger the dodger frreee meee 💪👌🇬🇧

[@rickmyers9383]

A think a film about Peter Fury could be as big as the Godfather if the right people got behind it,

[@Zelqois]

@@rickmyers9383 guy Richie would be the man I reckon!!!!

[@richardshort2800]

Love to have a beer wit Peter Fury and the Fury men,I'd love it and get the beers in,wish yous all well 👊👊👊

[@joachimcoonan6255]

Legend.

[@dagreatstoney.5869]

Peter fury is a class act ,it's hard not to like ,and respect him.

[@DaleDrennan-yp1zz]

Peter is a man Tyson has a lot to thank him for

[@rickmyers9383]

Peter Fury is an absolute gentleman, A credit to his entire family 👍🌄

[@hunterhthompson9340]

He’s a convicted drug dealer.

[@chiefrocka8604]

Shame Pete jr is a absolute disgrace then innit

[@brianfitzpatrick9949]

Why

[@ceanngholaim]

One of the best in the boxing world

[@alanshill4347]

Love the way he spoke about Big Just, he was a special mush,

[@yamahajog04]

Cheers

[@H-Hour]

You're an exceptional man yourself Peter Fury! I respect you very much

[@rbrowne2998]

You know what? I've known a few Bartleys over the years, but only now put 2 and 2 together - Bartholomew! As you say. I never realised it till now.

[@callumbiasnow4825]

Would like to hear him talk about Fury following the Whyte fight. They may have had there differences but his analysis would be interesting.

[@waynescales7231]

Seems like a respectable fella Peter very humble

[@liamthomas2494]

You got any of peters brother hughie?

[@stephenjones529]

Peter should write a book, bet he's lived an interesting life

[@Manos-de-Piedra]

Was ages ago this

[@taylerunwin4943]

Top man Peter Fury knows his stuff, Did he say John ended up with 1 son, Tyson? Sure he has at least 4

[@Xt-tt6mc]

One fighting son

[@dellboy2404]

He means one golden child

[@stuartbartle597]

would like to see the travelling kids get into other sports like football , because if they put the effort in like they do in boxing there could be some real talent out there.

[@JihadBunnydick]

Soccer? Cause they don't play 🇺🇸 🏈 over there.

[@TopCatsBack]

How long had he been out at this point ?

[@martha5372]

Big up Peter Fury

[@irishbrother0075]

wise words ,straigt shooter

[@TheBishopofbattle]

When's this from, 1985

[@mrw.2361]

shame John not bit more like his brother

[@anglowarrior3871]

Seems like a very nice bloke.

[@breakfast917]

Didn't advise you on money laundering and drug dealing though. Do you reminisce about Johnny Morrissey in the Rochdale days?

[@Sean_fletcher]

I think Peter got John's share of sense growing up

[@jamesjarrett52]

I can't stand John...sorry, I know people love him, but he gets on my wick...so does Tyson..so arrogant.

[@avoidingthebrown9987]

DON 👌

[@TheGeniegenius]

bartley gormans book is Ace

[@lisahanson6549]

Bartley gorman.king of kings.my dad john met him few times at a fight and when dad was down his way picking up a half bred red an white un.adores him.i grew up on tales of bartly gormam.now travellers are starting being treated better.thanks to tyson,paddy d an big john an peter, the thing that now needs sorting is helping travellers and romanys live longer.if they were from over seas the lefttys and their pAls would b screaming racism racism, im telling ya!!!we need a few gypsey m.p.ty shoud b mayor of morcombe bay.hows that?

[@bigprob8744]

I always enjoy listening to peter i like his calmness heres a man of respect a gentleman but if you come at him sideways you would soon feel the wrath thats how it should be be..be nice well mannerd and respectful but pull it out the bag when necessary.

[@UNFILTEREDANDUNCUTT99]

This is the real man.. the real fury.. not bully boy John all bark no action 😭😂

[@rickmyers9383]

John is a good lad too, both guys just have different ways of expressing themselves, 🥊

[@roastedicons1234]

Your hard what a helmet

[@allangreenley9901]

@@BullyBoxer yes I agree with you definitely.

[@jimgorman6506]

There's a Gorman man in the Us Who lives in Montana named Harry Michael Gorman probably the best gypsy bareknuckle boxer in the US sometimes you don’t leave Montana all winter and eats microwave Wever hungry mans and punches frozen icicles outside of his doorway

[@zamiadams4343]

Shame him and his brother don't get on, Bartley Gorman was THE king of the gypsies (before Tyson)

[@jigzonyt517]

Tyson isn't king of the gypsys you have to earn that name from being around the lifestyle to earn that.

[@williamkelly9859]

Their people were irish.

[@Bennyboy12]

So can you explain the gypsy culture? Yes my mush fighting, good men, fair play, oh and more fighting.

[@stanleyspacehopper]

Is Hughie burton bid just ?

[@mark24o965]

Read about Bartley Gorman hell of a fighter terrible what happened to him later on in his life peter

[@jhonrambo3982]

What happened

[@richardbritain7435]

Salt of the earth. Always fighting, long stretch in high security prison. Put off respect fur him. A real role model. Him and that Sutcliffe chap.

[@MrSatnavatron]

now I see who Tommy looks like

[@dontaskme7004]

The title of Gormans book "King Of The Gypsies" is based on a historical title that had nothing to do with fighting. King of the gypsies was a community leader, a liason with the outside community, there's a long documented history of people being KOTG... But there's no mention in history of a "gypsy king", not until Tyson made it up as part of his media focused business plan. Peter explained about how they had fights in the field as kids, had amateur fights, got in the gym with gloves on, and turned pro... But what about all these bare knuckle fights that John "the gypsy king" Fury had? It seem strange that only John remembers having all these bare knuckle fights, only John remembers beating the Irish champion for 100k, only John seems to think John ever ruled the bare knuckle world. Only John remembers retiring as a pro undefeated, only John remembers being #3 in Britain, #7 in Europe and #30 in the world.

[@amymcphee4668]

The truth is no man is a king to another gypsy man its a nonsense made up to take the piss out of settled people

[@garymac5571]

The title, "King of the Gypsies", when used by Irish travellers, is specifically in reference to bare knuckle boxing. It's entirely separate to the historical use of the term by Romani gypsies. In Ireland, the term "King of the Travellers" is generally used, with gypsy being used interchangeably with traveller when used by Irish travellers based in the UK. As for John's bare knuckle record, no doubt it is embellished. But Bartley Gorman does mention John as a great fighter in the book, so there is some record of him actually being a bare knuckle fighter, although he unlikely ever held the title of King of the Travellers.

[@BrickTop_007]

Peter is great to listen to. The polar opposite from John haha

[@martyc4599]

Polar opposite to his brother John.

[@chuckdrake2592]

Brain Conley has puffed out a bit

[@peteychops7888]

But less wrinkled?

[@binboy4034]

John's one son?

[@PhantasmThe]

Tyson Fury, John's one son who wanted to be a boxer and was dedicated to the sport.

[@DazUK81]

Such a shame that they fell out

[@thecarpetman7687]

Boxing it’s in the blood…it’s who we are…he forgot to mention drug dealing.

[@markhughes6803]

He’s never shyed from it don’t be jealous of others success it will eat you up

[@rickmyers9383]

Fancy saying a silly thing like that, you fool🤔🧨✨

[@rickmyers9383]

@@markhughes6803 totally agree, Peter has talked about his mistakes many times interviews and always tryst to encourage people to do things the right way 👍

[@thecarpetman7687]

@@markhughes6803 jealous of a convicted drug dealer….you must be a classy fella.

[@thecarpetman7687]

@@rickmyers9383 I’m guessing you enjoy having your head in the sand.

[@CC44998]

Pmsl John had one son and I had another lol

[@srprice2383]

I don't understand this man.

[@hungdaddy5004]

I like loud smelly farts

[@user-tr5bl1cx7c]

Internet was the worse thing to happen to travelers always told they can all fight but 90% cant. And just generally the ones on here come across as complete half brains. Also think its discusting you get your little kids to start when police etc are around preety cowardly move really

[@aodhcooney8905]

I'd love to hear his honest opinion on Tyson today. Respect Peter way more than his brother big mouth Muppet John