This fight, which is seen in the 2011 documentary ‘Knuckle’, starts off with both men feeling each other out. The smaller man, Michael, lands the first shot and appears to be the better boxer of the two. He rushes in early on going for the kill but the larger man, Paul, is able to tie him up and defend himself until the action is separated by the referees.

Paul paws out his jab and is told by his opponent to keep his hands closed due to fear of being poked in the eye. Fight your own fight, Michael, he replies. Michael is swinging for the fences with big hooks but Paul moves away and keeps pawing with his jab.

The most significant action of the fight takes place around the two minute and fifty second mark where Michael rushes in and lands a few shots that send the big man to the ground. He’s not out though and is able to get back to his feet and continue fighting.

Michael pours it on though, going for the finish and Paul, while visibly hurt is able to grab Michael, minimizing the damage.

The fight is called shortly thereafter in anticlimactic fashion. The smaller man, Michael, clearly got the better of him but strangely he appears to be the worse for wear after the fight.

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About ‘Knuckle’ (2011 Documentary)

An epic 12-year journey into in the world of an Irish Traveller community, Knuckle takes us inside their brutal, secretive and exhilarating bare-knuckle fighting lives. Chronicling a history of violent feuding between rival families, the story focuses on two brothers as they fight for their reputations and the honour of their family name. Brutal, yet captivating and ultimately moving, this unforgettable documentary offers an exclusive insight into the world of Irish Travellers and the lengths they will go to protect their family name. [Source: Rotten Tomatoes]