Great Champions of the London Prize Ring: Figg and Broughton
Hello Patrons,
It took a while to settle on a format but here's the first history episode! Focusing on the lives of James Figg, Jack Broughton, and a few others thrown in here and there. We ask the important questions about promoting fights, how champions change rules, and I even throw in a Hitler comparison for good measure.
This one is a two parter and the second part is lined up to go in the next couple of weeks. Then it's up to you guys what we do - it can be more history, stories etc, or it can be some conceptual stuff - the idea is to thank you guys so say the word and if I think it's doable, I'll try!
Quick note: this is an unlisted video which I'm only sharing the link for here. If you want to share it with your friends, family, training partners definitely go for it, but I would ask that you keep it off social media / forums / link aggregators just because it's supposed to be something just for you guys!
Thank you all so much for supporting my podcasting efforts, I'm finally getting more comfortable on the microphone and I couldn't do it without you.
Cheers,
Jack
Comments (18)
New Patron here, I came specifically for these boxing history lectures. Would love a reupload!!!
Jesus jack these have been down for years At this point was just listening to your most recent pod where your talking about your history pods and went back to listen but still can’t thanks for the great patreon
How do I watch this? New patron here
Hey, I was trying have my father listen to your first 2 videos, but they are no longer working. Can you please repost them?
This video is down now.
I was under the impression purring was a form of shin kicking contest with steel boots, is that an American variant?
fair play lad!
Loved the history episode, makes me miss the fistorical perspective, that only ran for four episodes. Can't wait to hear the next one!
thanks Jack, that was great. not too dry at all :) have a great day.
Haven't listened to a single podcast yet. Became a patron solely because I'm a huge fan of your work. Thanks for all you do and I look forward to enjoying your work on a new medium.
Can you please provide a downloadable file?
Jack, any chance we could get an audio version as well, similar to the podcast?
Great episode jack! I would love to hear some more of your thoughts on historical evolution of fighting styles, in the context of the rules of the competition and the general culture at the time.
Hi Jack, Loved the episode! I had wrongly assumed that it would only focus on a particular fighter and their history but really enjoyed hearing about them being put into context. I'd been taught The Rake's Progress when at school and it was really interesting to hear about Figg making an appearance in it. I was particularly interested in the rules changing aspect of the fight game. It would be fascinating to hear you talk about the progression of the MMA rule sets and how it has changed the game from Pancrase onwards (open hand strikes only), RINGS (no ground and pound), PRIDE (no elbows to the head and knees to the head of a grounded opponent) etc and how changes in rules have both positive and negative impacts on fighters and the sport as a whole. Keep up the awesome work!
Thanks for posting, Jack. I really enjoy the historical episodes and would love to hear more regardless of the region.
this was awesome! I love the history of combat and would love to hear a detailed historical analysis of muay thai
Been looking forward to this and very pleased to say it didn't disappoint! More history themed episodes very welcome. Keep up the good work. Thanks. Anthony
Great, looking forward to listening to it. :)