Bartley Gorman, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

Bartley Gorman

British boxer

Date of Birth: 01-Mar-1944

Place of Birth: Giltbrook, England, United Kingdom

Date of Death: 18-Jan-2002

Profession: boxer

Nationality: United Kingdom

Zodiac Sign: Pisces


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About Bartley Gorman

  • Bartley Gorman V (1 March 1944 – 18 January 2002) was an Irish Traveller, who was the undefeated bare-knuckle boxing champion of the United Kingdom and Ireland, often referred to as King of the Gypsies.
  • Between 1972–1992, he reigned supreme in the world of illegal gypsy boxing.
  • During these years, he fought down a mineshaft, in a quarry, at horse fairs, on campsites, in bars and clubs and in the street.
  • Several descendants of Gorman have become professional boxers in recent years, including his great-nephew, Nathan Gorman, Hughie Fury and Tyson Fury.

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