The Greatest round of Boxing EVER FOUGHT

In October 1807 all assembled said they had had the fortune to watch the greatest round of boxing ever fought.
Seemed like a good subject for a video to me!

[@joseantonioestrella4752]

I must confess I started listening 👂(watching ) to your “podcast” (videos) rather hesitantly (probably, just to try something new). Now, I’m completely hooked; I suppose I am an English-Martial-Arts channel addict 😅! You always have something appealing, pleasing, even absorbing, I would say, to share with us! Thanks 🙏 a lot for your stories and insights. I really appreciate them. Have a lovely weekend!

[@EnglishMartialArts]

Thank you so much!

[@kyleolson8977]

Hagler and Hearns look more like old British guys than I remembered. In all seriousness, like so many reports of ancient battles, both sporting and on the battlefield, we can't be sure of all the details. Even a fight captured on video like Hagler/Hearns has gained a legendary status beyond what actually happened. Was this fight the real-life 1807 version of Rocky IV, or just a pretty good fight? In the end, the only thing that matters is how people felt about it then, and what it meant to them.

[@EnglishMartialArts]

Obviously we need yo take it qoth a pinch of salt. But it's a pretty bold statement even then, and forbid to be echoed in different contemporary publications give it at least some credence.

[@harlemdeni]

From a random find, to probably my favourite KZbin channel at the moment. Amazing work!

[@EnglishMartialArts]

Thank you. Welcome to the fight team!

[@marksimmo8626]

Brilliant video's keep them coming great viewing. 👍

[@EnglishMartialArts]

Thank you!

[@FilthyBoxingHipster]

Awesome to the the 'Stories of Greatness' series return, always a pleasure to see your work on classical pugilism. Hope to see more!

[@EnglishMartialArts]

Working on a full length one as I write this!

[@NewEngland462]

Wish i grew up in this era

[@StevieB8363]

I would love to see a reincarnation of classic pugilism where holds and throws were still permitted. Not only would this be wonderfully entertaining, but I personally feel that Classic Pugilism would be a good basis (though not a complete one,) for a self-defense system. It combined what I would call the three essential ranges: 1: "Clean boxing", where the combatants were at, (or usually just outside,) striking distance, and had to step in to hit. At this range only straight punches are viable, since round punches have shorter reach and are slower. 2: "Dirty boxing", where the combatants are close enough to reach out and hold/clinch their opponent, or trap a punch to accomplish the same. This is where you can hold and hit, (fibbing, IIRC,) or set up for a throw. 3: "Wrestling range", where you have torso contact and only short punches are possible. This is where wrestling skills and throws are the most effective options. And as you have said previously, you need those wrestling skills to AVOID GOING TO GROUND - which might be a good place to be if you are a BJJ expert, but not so good if your opponent has friends who are going to kick you in the head when you are conveniently positioned. I'm not claiming that classic pugilism is the greatest martial art, but it seems to me that the combination of striking and stand-up grappling has a lot in common with actual "street fights" that typically start within arm's length and can rapidly turn into a wrestling match or a slugfest. In either case, being able to control your opponent rather than just exchange damage would seem to be a distinct advantage. Feel free to disagree.

[@corrugatedcavalier5266]

Cool re-telling! Interesting stuff for sure.

[@EnglishMartialArts]

Thank you!

[@johnstuartkeller5244]

Another great and inspiring account from the days when fighting men could be justly praised for their public display of bottom! Fight team!

[@EnglishMartialArts]

Yes, I am minded to make a video on which fighter had the most impressive bottom...

[@johnstuartkeller5244]

@@EnglishMartialArts Just so long as you aren't cheeky about it.

[@EnglishMartialArts]

@johnstuartkeller5244 it's bound to be a cracking video.

[@johnstuartkeller5244]

@@EnglishMartialArts Even if it is a bum episode.

[@jethro9450]

I really enjoy these historical fight commentary vids, if only commentators these days could paint such words pictures of modern bouts.

[@EnglishMartialArts]

I try to emulate the language used at the time, it's got a real poetic beauty.

[@MrScaryMuffins]

Love the classical pugilism videos, when are we getting the next chapter on Daniel Mendoza?

[@EnglishMartialArts]

Funnily enough I was wondering about that this morning!

[@SuperFreejohn]

Very enjoyable and well read. It's like the most manly audiobook available 😂.

[@EnglishMartialArts]

I'm gonna steal that line if I ever manage to finish recording a full audio book!

[@zachleprieur2871]

😊😊😊 my favourite series along with smackanory. What a fight thatd be to see and a bloody one too. The fancy wouldve been throwing wings from excitement 😅

[@EnglishMartialArts]

It would have taken something a bit extreme to be thought of as the bloodiest fight ever.

[@PunchCatcher]

These are the videos that I like the most from your channel. Any of the historical videos dealing with bare knuckle history and it's practitioners. One thing that I would really enjoy, although I don't know if it's possible, would be to go back and break down the action described from this fight. For example what kind of block/parry did Gully use that resulted in his arm being damaged for the rest of his life? Or what kind of round blow did Gregson throw in the 4th that came in so cleanly after "a blow into Gully's guard"

[@EnglishMartialArts]

That would be a huge amount of speculation, but it could be fun.

[@ruiseartalcorn]

Awesome!!! Many thanks for this great story! :)

[@EnglishMartialArts]

It was a very genuine pleasure.

[@Philo68]

I fancy this scrap was loved by the Fancy. FT!!!

[@EnglishMartialArts]

I see what you did there! 😄

[@seasickviking]

Testing new openings, are we? Interesting choice.

[@EnglishMartialArts]

No, not new. The Stories of greatness intro has been used a couple of times before. Tom Cribb and Bill Richmond specifically. And the style of the intro is one I often use when making a video on a specific occurance.

[@lsporter88]

Great story.😁😎✊🏾

[@EnglishMartialArts]

Thank you!

[@galveenus8499]

Lovely stuff, great use of language

[@EnglishMartialArts]

Thank you!

[@Bluebuthappy182]

Nice

[@EnglishMartialArts]

Thanks!

[@Stephen_Curtin]

Another story well told. Keep up the good work. Fight Team!

[@EnglishMartialArts]

I blame you. 😀

[@MrTooEarnestOnline]

You say this weeks after the Crawford v Spence fight… shame lol jk

[@EnglishMartialArts]

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