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Danny Christie, left, and Conor McGregor, right, shared a stage in Spain

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Carlisle bare-knuckle boxer goes face-to-face with Conor McGregor

Danny Christie, main photo, and Bartek Kanabey, inset, will both fight in Newcastle in June

Danny Christie, main photo, and Bartek Kanabey, inset, will both fight in Newcastle in June

Next big fights confirmed for Cumbrian bare-knuckle boxing stars

Bartek Kanabey, draped in a half-Polish, half-Cumberland flag, will fight at BKFC 60 Milton Keynes on April 6

Bartek Kanabey, draped in a half-Polish, half-Cumberland flag, will fight at BKFC 60 Milton Keynes on April 6

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Maryport bare-knuckle boxer to fight on big BKFC stage

Bartek 'The Polish Plough' Kanabey will be in the top-of-the-bill fight at Lillyhall on Saturday nighta

Bartek 'The Polish Plough' Kanabey will be in the top-of-the-bill fight at Lillyhall on Saturday nighta

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West Cumbria set for major bare-knuckle boxing show

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Carlisle bare-knuckle boxing champion's next fight confirmed

Carlisle fighter Brad Tedham

Carlisle fighter Brad Tedham

Carlisle UFC hopeful 'working his socks off' ahead of professional MMA debut

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Carlisle bare-knuckle champion's big Newcastle fight is cancelled

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Carlisle bare-knuckle champion confirms next fight

The classes begin on Saturday 13 January

The classes begin on Saturday 13 January

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Female martial arts pair to lead women's self-defence classes

Danny Christie is rated third in the world, behind second-placed Jared Warren - who defeated him in November - and world champion Lorenzo Hunt

Danny Christie is rated third in the world, behind second-placed Jared Warren - who defeated him in November - and world champion Lorenzo Hunt

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Carlisle bare-knuckle fighter's latest world ranking confirmed

Danny Christie, left, and Jared Warren, right, pictured at the pre-fight weigh-in

Danny Christie, left, and Jared Warren, right, pictured at the pre-fight weigh-in

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Carlisle bare-knuckle champion suffers first-round defeat to American

Danny Christie, left, is British champion after his victory over Anthony Holmes in April

Danny Christie, left, is British champion after his victory over Anthony Holmes in April

American fighter talks up his chances against Carlisle bare-knuckle star

Danny Christie takes on Jared Warren in Leeds on Saturday night

Danny Christie takes on Jared Warren in Leeds on Saturday night

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Carlisle bare-knuckle champion ready for 'war' against top American fighter

Ollie Lawrence, left, takes on Kearon Thomas in the main event at WBKB in Whitehaven in August

Ollie Lawrence, left, takes on Kearon Thomas in the main event at WBKB in Whitehaven in August

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Second major bare-knuckle boxing event in west Cumbria announced

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Carlisle bare-knuckle boxing champion's next fight confirmed

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Carlisle bare-knuckle boxer stars in movie about notorious gangster

Christie, right, is the reigning British light-heavyweight champion

Christie, right, is the reigning British light-heavyweight champion

Carlisle bare-knuckle champion set for next big fight in Newcastle

Bartek Kanabey, right, defeated Ant Harrison to win the WBKB British Lightweight Title

Bartek Kanabey, right, defeated Ant Harrison to win the WBKB British Lightweight Title

Bare-knuckle boxing organisers plan more shows after Whitehaven success

Danny Christie, right, won the British title in April

Danny Christie, right, won the British title in April

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Carlisle bare-knuckle boxing champion moves up world rankings

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Carlisle bare-knuckle champion signs new multi-fight deal

The bare-knuckle event is being held in Whitehaven on Saturday evening

The bare-knuckle event is being held in Whitehaven on Saturday evening

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Cumbrian town set for major bare-knuckle boxing event

Charlie Walker celebrated his first title win over the weekend.

Charlie Walker celebrated his first title win over the weekend.

Cumbria's brightest young MMA fighter and his 'dream' of making it in the UFC

The featherweight title win will only boost Charlie's chances of making it pro

The featherweight title win will only boost Charlie's chances of making it pro

'Phenomenal' Cumbrian MMA fighter boosts pro hopes with title win

Danny Christie won the UK light-heavyweight bare-knuckle title last month

Danny Christie won the UK light-heavyweight bare-knuckle title last month

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Carlisle bare-knuckle boxer reveals details of world title fight

Danny Christie pictured after knocking out Anthony Holmes to win the UK title in Leeds last month

Danny Christie pictured after knocking out Anthony Holmes to win the UK title in Leeds last month

Carlisle bare-knuckle fighter now rated one of best in world after title victory

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Carlisle bare-knuckle boxer wins British title after sensational victory

Danny Christie, right, takes on Anthony Holmes in Leeds on Saturday

Danny Christie, right, takes on Anthony Holmes in Leeds on Saturday

Carlisle bare-knuckle boxer eyes world title shot

Danny Christie, after overpowering Darren Godfrey in Newcastle (pictured) now faces his biggest contest yet against Anthony Holmes in Leeds

Danny Christie, after overpowering Darren Godfrey in Newcastle (pictured) now faces his biggest contest yet against Anthony Holmes in Leeds

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Carlisle bare-knuckle boxer's fight tops the bill at Leeds event

Danny Christie, left, will next month take on Anthony Holmes, who has been training with ex-Leeds United footballer David Norris, right

Danny Christie, left, will next month take on Anthony Holmes, who has been training with ex-Leeds United footballer David Norris, right

The footballer who's training Carlisle bare-knuckle fighter's next opponent

Charlie Walker alongside team Bradley, Connor and Michael Tedham

Charlie Walker alongside team Bradley, Connor and Michael Tedham

WATCH: Another first round victory for rising MMA star

Danny Christie, right, has won his first two BKFC fights in impressive style

Danny Christie, right, has won his first two BKFC fights in impressive style

Carlisle bare-knuckle boxer to face world champion in his next fight

Danny Christie won his first two BKFC fights last year, including a brutal debut bout against Terry Brazier at Wembley Arena

Danny Christie won his first two BKFC fights last year, including a brutal debut bout against Terry Brazier at Wembley Arena

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Carlisle bare-knuckle boxer named in world's top ten

Danny Christie, left, sparred with Tommy Fury, right, in Bolton

Danny Christie, left, sparred with Tommy Fury, right, in Bolton

Carlisle bare-knuckle boxer reveals what it was like sparring with Tommy Fury

Danny Christie, left, and Tommy Fury in the Elite gym in Bolton

Danny Christie, left, and Tommy Fury in the Elite gym in Bolton

Carlisle bare-knuckle boxer spars with Tommy Fury ahead of Jake Paul fight

Lauren (right) training with her brother AJ.

Lauren (right) training with her brother AJ.

Cumbrian fighter to represent England at international tournament

Danny Christie stands over opponent Darren Godfrey during his 67-second victory. Images: Marc Ramsden / BKFC

Danny Christie stands over opponent Darren Godfrey during his 67-second victory. Images: Marc Ramsden / BKFC

Brilliant photos of Carlisle bare-knuckle boxer's victory in Newcastle

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Fight expert: Carlisle bare-knuckle boxer 'has all the makings of being a star'

Danny Christie pictured on his ring walk ahead of his fight at Wembley in August

Danny Christie pictured on his ring walk ahead of his fight at Wembley in August

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Carlisle bare-knuckle boxer looks ahead to his big fight in Newcastle this weekend

Charlie Walker victory after 14 seconds

Charlie Walker victory after 14 seconds

WATCH: Showstopping 14 second MMA victory from Carlisle lad

Carlisle lads take the fight to Germany

Toby Heaney (left) and Charlie Walker (right)

Toby Heaney (left) and Charlie Walker (right)

WATCH: Stunner in 'Boro for two Carlisle lads

Rollo after he earned his second professional victory against Kofi Marshall on March, 5.

Rollo after he earned his second professional victory against Kofi Marshall on March, 5.

'I'm more determined than ever': MMA's up-and-comer ahead of next fight

Danny Christie, who fights at Wembley tomorrow.

Danny Christie, who fights at Wembley tomorrow.

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Carlisle bare-knuckle boxer tells his story ahead of Wembley fight