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Dark Finds PodcastAuthor: Gary Colton
Some stories just hit different. Welcome to The Dark Finds Podcast, hosted by writer, true crime creator, and psychology enthusiast Gary Colton. Each episode takes you deep into the world of those who’ve lived through — or created — something extraordinary. From fighters, musicians, and war veterans to cult survivors, ex-cons, psychologists, and entrepreneurs, we explore the lives of people who exist on the edge of the norm. Through honest, often raw conversations, we uncover their journeys, insights, struggles, and what drives them.At its core, Dark Finds is fueled by one obsession: understanding human behavior in all its forms. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Language: en Genres: Society & Culture, True Crime Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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Jimmy Sweeney - The King of Bare Knuckle Fighting | Jimmy Sweeney
Episode 76
Tuesday, 2 June, 2026
My guest today is Jimmy Sweeney who is widely regarded as one of the greatest bare-knuckle fighters of the modern era. Throughout his career, he's won multiple world titles, fought some of the toughest men in combat sports, and helped transform bare-knuckle boxing from a niche pursuit into a global phenomenon.But behind the titles and highlight reels lies a world most fans never see. The brutal reality of weight cuts. The mental battles that take place long before the first punch is thrown. The sacrifices required to keep stepping into a ring when your body is telling you otherwise.In this conversation, Jimmy takes us inside that world. We discuss his journey from amateur boxing to becoming a bare-knuckle legend, the evolution of the sport, the psychology of fighting, contract disputes, career highs and lows, and some of the wildest stories from a life spent chasing competition.LinksJimmy's IGDark Finds: Explained YouTube Channel (SUBSCRIBE)HOW IT FALLS APART | Audio Experience 🧨Patreon 🙌🏼Dark Finds IG 💀 keywordsBare Knuckle Boxing, Jimmy Sweeney, Weight Cutting, Mental Preparation, Fight Stories, MMA, BKFC, Irish Fighter, Combat Sports, Warrior Mindsetkey topicsWeight cutting techniques and challengesMental preparation and psychological resilienceEvolution and history of bare-knuckle boxingChapters00:00 The Weight of Competition02:56 The Dark Arts of Weight Cutting05:53 The Mental Toll of Extra Rounds09:00 Friendship Forged in Battle11:46 The Evolution of Bare Knuckle Boxing14:29 The Transition from BKB to BKFC27:54 Navigating Contract Negotiations30:32 Transitioning to BKFC: A New Chapter31:59 Embracing a New Weight Division35:36 Facing Reach Disadvantages in the Ring39:52 Mental Preparation for Bare-Knuckle Fighting45:05 A Wild Pre-Fight Story50:14 The Legacy of a Bare-Knuckle FighterResourcesJimmy Sweeney Facebook - https://facebook.com/jimmy.sweeneyJimmy Sweeney Instagram - https://instagram.com/jimmy.sweeneyBKFC Official Website - https://www.bareknuckle.tv
