Underground: Bare Knuckle Boxing in the UK (2015)

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Once regarded as something that happens exclusively in Guy Ritchie films and on Gypsy sites, bare-knuckle boxing is fast becoming a thriving scene in the UK—the ultimate British bloodsport. When Clive Martin embeds with the bare-knuckle boxing elite, what he discovers is not dissimilar to Fight Club: IT technicians, builders, lifestyle coaches, and even a lawyer, all throwing their unprotected fists into one another's faces. It's a subculture of honor, pride, and violence. As the UK prepares to play host to the first US-vs.-UK bare-knuckle title fight in 150 years—the biggest event the scene has known since it went underground in the 19th century—Clive tries to find out whether violence is a cause or effect for these angry young men.

Director: Rhys James
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 27 min
Release Date:

Cast

Editing: Grant Armour, Mark Pickles
Production: VICE Media
Country: United Kingdom, United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

bare knuckle boxing

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Underground: Bare Knuckle Boxing in the UK about?
Once regarded as something that happens exclusively in Guy Ritchie films and on Gypsy sites, bare-knuckle boxing is fast becoming a thriving scene in the UK—the ultimate British bloodsport. When Clive Martin embeds with the bare-knuckle boxing elite, what he discovers is not dissimilar to Fight Club: IT technicians, builders, lifestyle coaches, and even a lawyer, all throwing their unprotected fists into one another's faces. It's a subculture of honor, pride, and violence. As the UK prepares to play host to the first US-vs.-UK bare-knuckle title fight in 150 years—the biggest event the scene has known since it went underground in the 19th century—Clive tries to find out whether violence is a cause or effect for these angry young men.
Who directed Underground: Bare Knuckle Boxing in the UK?
Underground: Bare Knuckle Boxing in the UK was directed by Rhys James.
Who stars in Underground: Bare Knuckle Boxing in the UK?
Underground: Bare Knuckle Boxing in the UK stars Clive Martin.
How long is Underground: Bare Knuckle Boxing in the UK?
Underground: Bare Knuckle Boxing in the UK has a runtime of 27m (27 minutes).
What genre is Underground: Bare Knuckle Boxing in the UK?
Underground: Bare Knuckle Boxing in the UK is a Documentary film.
Where was Underground: Bare Knuckle Boxing in the UK produced?
Underground: Bare Knuckle Boxing in the UK was produced in United Kingdom, United States of America.