‘Righto boys, we’re going to the pub’: The bareknuckle bloodlines behind Burgess boxing debut
George Burgess discusses his transition into boxing, reflecting on his family's history of bareknuckle fighting and a poignant memory involving his grandfather. The article previews his upcoming fight against Nelson Asofa-Solomona.
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This piece provides human-interest background on professional athletes, framing the cultural and familial legacy behind combat sports.
BOXING ‘Righto boys, we’re going to the pub’: The bareknuckle bloodlines behind Burgess boxing debut Big NAS v Burgess: Final face-off | 01:04 Nick Walshaw from Fox Sports June 24th, 2026 3:31 pm Ask George Burgess why he fights, and the hulking Englishman will recount an afternoon sat by the bedside of his grandfather who, by now in aged care, and battling dementia, softly whispered a request.
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