The traffic warden who moonlights as a bare knuckle fighter
May 22, 2025
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as posted by the channelFor civil enforcement officer Phil Hammond, bare knuckle fighting is an essential form of therapy.
Beneath the violence, Spartan Bare Knuckle Fight Club aims to be a lifeline in difficult times. It was initially set up to prevent knife crime, allowing disputes to be settled before they escalate, with one condition: you shake hands after your fight and leave the argument in the pit.
Over seven years, Spartan has become a form of community and therapy for men battling addiction and poor mental health. We followed combatants like Phil Hammond into battle at Fight Fest—the biggest event of the year.
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