It was a pleasure to watch you and it also brings awareness to other's about your condition! Such an inspiration to so many. Love and respect to you Ricardo ❤ xxx
Its mad all the fights ive cornered Rico and hes been ill, shitting blood just before, but never complained never used it as an excuse just got in there and got the job done, hes a proper fighter
For this man to have colitis and get in the ring and still fights, shows you the type of character and the fortitude it takes to be a champion. Not many human beings can do that, I’d say at a 99% he is the one percent who can. Believe me I have diverticulitis and when it flares up, I am on the toilet and laying in bed sick like a dog. Like I said in my text earlier when God made Rico, he broke the mold. I hope he has a long healthy career and life. I am a huge fan before I see this interview, but now that I’ve watch this interview I’m even a bigger fan. God bless you Rico and your family.🙏🏻🙏🏻👊🏻💪🏻
Followed Rico from the begining love bkb you could see Rico was special and your ,great training Danny Great team , how many would fight with that condition, pure warrior
I feel so much for this young man and having to deal with colitis.. my daughter went through the same thing. It’s a terrible disease and the surgery is life changing. Love all yr podcast James .. so many different guests all with amazing stories. Some make me lol and some make me sad ..x
Watched most of Rico’s fights in BKB, great fighter & this podcast is possibly one of the best I have seen, what a humble but inspirational guy who has fought all his life & keeps fighting, good luck in defending your belt against Jimmy I’m sure it will be another absolute classic the same as the first fight.
Nothing but respect for this young man, I have diverticulitis and when I’m sick, I can’t even move. I can’t believe he was fighting with this sickness that he has. When God made Rico he broke the mold. I truly hope everything works out for this young man, I’ve watched his fights and he is one hell of a fighter inside the ring and outside. God bless you Rico.🙏🏻🙏🏻👊🏻
I met rico today at fantasy island ingoldmells, and I can honestly say Rico is one down to earth guy, he’s been my favourite bkb fighter since I first watched it, meeting him today made my year!! Thanks Rico❤️
Brilliant show as always James, just keeps getting better and better. Big thanks to Rico, fascinating insight on his journey and especially enjoyed his candour. All the best for the future chaps 👍🏻
I can sympathise with this young man going through the hell that is ulcerative colitis and all the agony that it brings as I've been going through it for the last twenty years but thankfully not the surgery. To go through it and then continue with his training and boxing is testement to his character, a true hero.
Randomly came up on youtube, Rico is a real warrior ! And also your brilliant at your job one of the best podcasts I’ve seen great questions and attitude man sub from me
Fair play to him. Ive got Crohns, had part of my bowel removed, but was very fortunate to not wake up with a colostomy bag. But when i go for surgery next time, i will end up with one. Seeing how much he still does despite having the bag, just showed me ibe got nothing to worry about. Thankyou so much for the inspiration.
Great podcast again James guy seems very likeable & down to earth not blowing his own trumpet or pretending to be a gangster. Best of luck to him in the future
I know exactly how you feel mate, iv had a illeostomy since i was 18. I didn’t have a choice either, im 38 now and the best diet i have found is 1/2 fibre 1/4 carbs 1/4 protein. Also you can get black bags from a company called salts, bit more discreet and really comfy compared to others.
He was loosing but got the win , let’s hope when he looses rematch people don’t use the colitis excuse , respect too him either way for fighting bkb hes up there with the best
@@chrisb8756 Yeah either way it's going to be an insane fight. The lane rematch was a completely different Jimmy. The only question is how Rico has recovered from the operation etc and if that has been a hinderance.... its a 50/50 fight for sure
@@harryblox760 It really is a 50/50 fight. It's good to see Sweeney fighting decent opponents. He just used to knock people out for fun - I think Guillard was his first real test but now it's more evenly matched. Can't wait.
All of these podcast (true crime) keep bringing up Birmingham! Is this city a secret or something!? There seems to be a hell of ALOT going on on that part of the country! How roughy is the Midlands? I hear of mma champions, bare knuckle champions, serious villains and gangs in the West Midlands James? What’s the craic with that place? Everyone who’s anyone keep bringing up Birmingham? What’s the craic?
So many fighters, gangsters and violent men. James If you are serious about taking this to the world maybe you should get a better variety of characters
3 x twisters 🌪 b a pro mma bout!!! Get him on Joe Rogan !!! Joe is a 10th planet black belt, if this guy has 3 x twisters in a pro mma career ( I doubt it) No soubr Joe will want to speak to him! JUJITSU BABY
Was a pleasure to be on your podcast 💯🙌🏽
Just been watching your highlights 👍👍👍
It was a pleasure to watch you and it also brings awareness to other's about your condition!
Such an inspiration to so many. Love and respect to you Ricardo ❤ xxx
Pleasure hearing your motivational story 💯👍
What a story and a journey youve had rico. Good to see ya past the worst 🤞, Gainsborough n scunny boyz 👌👊👊
Awesome podcast mate
Its mad all the fights ive cornered Rico and hes been ill, shitting blood just before, but never complained never used it as an excuse just got in there and got the job done, hes a proper fighter
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For this man to have colitis and get in the ring and still fights, shows you the type of character and the fortitude it takes to be a champion. Not many human beings can do that, I’d say at a 99% he is the one percent who can. Believe me I have diverticulitis and when it flares up, I am on the toilet and laying in bed sick like a dog. Like I said in my text earlier when God made Rico, he broke the mold. I hope he has a long healthy career and life. I am a huge fan before I see this interview, but now that I’ve watch this interview I’m even a bigger fan. God bless you Rico and your family.🙏🏻🙏🏻👊🏻💪🏻
Followed Rico from the begining love bkb you could see Rico was special and your ,great training Danny Great team , how many would fight with that condition, pure warrior
What a sound, down to earth lad!
I feel so much for this young man and having to deal with colitis.. my daughter went through the same thing.
It’s a terrible disease and the surgery is life changing.
Love all yr podcast James .. so many different guests all with amazing stories. Some make me lol and some make me sad ..x
Shows you can be a real nice and respectful man and be as hard as f**k, great interview yet again james
What a total inspiration. Sending big love man. Thank you for this. Powerful .
Absolutely loved that! what a lovely guy Rico is - best example of never giving up I've heard!
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Watched most of Rico’s fights in BKB, great fighter & this podcast is possibly one of the best I have seen, what a humble but inspirational guy who has fought all his life & keeps fighting, good luck in defending your belt against Jimmy I’m sure it will be another absolute classic the same as the first fight.
Nothing but respect for this young man, I have diverticulitis and when I’m sick, I can’t even move. I can’t believe he was fighting with this sickness that he has. When God made Rico he broke the mold. I truly hope everything works out for this young man, I’ve watched his fights and he is one hell of a fighter inside the ring and outside. God bless you Rico.🙏🏻🙏🏻👊🏻
I met rico today at fantasy island ingoldmells, and I can honestly say Rico is one down to earth guy, he’s been my favourite bkb fighter since I first watched it, meeting him today made my year!! Thanks Rico❤️
Brilliant show as always James, just keeps getting better and better. Big thanks to Rico, fascinating insight on his journey and especially enjoyed his candour. All the best for the future chaps 👍🏻
Can't wait for this podcast keep up the good work james x these new podcasts are brilliant james x
Rico is the king of bare knuckle. Great interview 🔥🔥🔥
Follow him on his media platforms. Hard as nails and a genuine decent bloke. All best in rematch bring it back up north
Comes across as a decent proper guy, wish u all the best in your future fella. Great watch James thankyou.
Really enjoyed this one. Rico comes across a decent guy, very likeable.
What a top lad, hard as nails but humble as owt, cracking podcast 👌🏻
Absolutely class podcast , very humble guy all the best @rico franko bkb and @james English 👌👌👌
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I can sympathise with this young man going through the hell that is ulcerative colitis and all the agony that it brings as I've been going through it for the last twenty years but thankfully not the surgery. To go through it and then continue with his training and boxing is testement to his character, a true hero.
Total respect to the lad for the fight for his life , 👏 & thats only the intro I have seen so far .
Randomly came up on youtube, Rico is a real warrior ! And also your brilliant at your job one of the best podcasts I’ve seen great questions and attitude man sub from me
Thanks pal
What a sound lad, admire his honesty, he reminds me of my German Shepherd, fearless. Dogs are the best 👍
Fair play to him. Ive got Crohns, had part of my bowel removed, but was very fortunate to not wake up with a colostomy bag. But when i go for surgery next time, i will end up with one.
Seeing how much he still does despite having the bag, just showed me ibe got nothing to worry about.
Thankyou so much for the inspiration.
James hitting the underground sun bed shops, podcast coming up on teeth whitening and 'Just for men'.
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What a inspirational person amazing how much strength he’s has never seen anything like it 👌
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Watched this guys rise and dominance in BKB and he is legit. Seems well grounded too, not a dickhead or a bully from what ive seen........
Great podcast again James guy seems very likeable & down to earth not blowing his own trumpet or pretending to be a gangster. Best of luck to him in the future
Great motivational story , great podcast....wishing you and your partner and family the very best 💯👌🙏
Inspirational talk mate. I have Crohn's and know the struggle. Well done and keep going!
Great podcast james keep up the good work x he's a really inspirational person x
He seems a proper cool bloke. Normal, down to earth but mentally as tough as they come. Very inspirational lad
Love the dogs helping in his rehabilitation. Dogs listen; humans hear.
Sound lad Rico done amazing considering his health issues and was the right move to switch from MMA
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Waiting patiently for this one 😃 If you wanna speak to any of the other bkb boys, only a message away :)
What a nice genuine guy. Loves his sport but highly respects other people not as gifted as him.
Top class loved this one James, smashing these out now! Keep up the good work 👊🏻
How can this have one dislike befor its even started lol
I can’t understand how anyone could dislike this story. There’s so many haters and Jerkoff‘s.
Jimmy Sweeney is still butthurt obvs
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Ur doi g so well James keep it up
Thanks ash
@@JamesEnglish big respect for appreciating ur followers
When I read "bare knuckle fighter" I'm thinking ohhh finally Ronnie Pickering is on 😂
Who? 😄😄😄
Do you mean Johnny Pickerwig?
@@stiofain4693 to fast .
@@stiofain4693who ? me ! I'm Ronnie Pickering who thats ? me. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Have u seen him get knocked out
You should have his Coach Danny on hes fought in UFC etc he's a character
Definitely need Danny on has some mad story’s
Yeah get him on
What a f**king warrior Rico is
Should have an option for people who have watched every single podcast to get early access. 44 hours fuck sake man
I know exactly how you feel mate, iv had a illeostomy since i was 18. I didn’t have a choice either, im 38 now and the best diet i have found is 1/2 fibre 1/4 carbs 1/4 protein.
Also you can get black bags from a company called salts, bit more discreet and really comfy compared to others.
Ricardo is the boy 👍👌
Absolutely nothing like i imagined him to be what a lovely guy. Classic case of don't judge a book by its cover
Class podcast proper genuine lad. Fair play to him.. not farr from a donny boy either 💪🏽💪🏽
Two legends in there own right 🙏👊
What a super nice genuine lad.
Amazing
Fair play to this man. Tip of the hat Rico.
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Where’s the Lateysha Grace video
Pornhub mate
What a guy awesome fella real respect
real good podcast, with a top class lad
Top lad him and Danny
Cheers pal
Sticks his hat back to front and bought a hoody coz Rico is a younger lad 😂👍😎 Dad move 🤠
Great podcast but he looks a twat with the cap back to front
@@henbroon007 that’s your opinion geez. Furthermore nobody asked for it, I think you look like a twat. Go figure🤷♂️
seems like a really nice bloke, obviously hard as nails but a real gent
Great podcast, what a man
love the hoodie James, where did you get it?
Hard man respect,Rico.
Tony Lafferty next please. 👊
What a nice man !
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Great podcast , some great fighters at avt my bros one but I won’t tell him 😂🤐 . Nice one James 👍
He was loosing but got the win , let’s hope when he looses rematch people don’t use the colitis excuse , respect too him either way for fighting bkb hes up there with the best
Great story just watched his last fight good performace 💪🏻(size of the ref baz’s arms)
Inspirational 🙌
Gainsborough! That 10mins away from me!
He beat Jimmy Sweeney didn't he ..... what a win !!!
Yes - it was stopped due to a bad cut although he was winning anyway. I think they're fighting again soon.
@@chrisb8756 It was s a great fight and Rico is a solid guy but Jimmy was actually ahead. Will be a banger of a fight the rematch
@@harryblox760 Ah I didn't know that. Yes it will and I reckon Jimmy will win the rematch like he did against Julian Lane!
@@chrisb8756 Yeah either way it's going to be an insane fight. The lane rematch was a completely different Jimmy. The only question is how Rico has recovered from the operation etc and if that has been a hinderance.... its a 50/50 fight for sure
@@harryblox760 It really is a 50/50 fight. It's good to see Sweeney fighting decent opponents. He just used to knock people out for fun - I think Guillard was his first real test but now it's more evenly matched. Can't wait.
Top lad.
Toplad
Hands in the bucket who reckons they have got a knock out punch 😆 defo not me my sister beats me up 😭
You should get Kris Trezise on, hes got numerous titles including his current BKB title
Blockbuster AllClear 120 Delayed Release Capsules... any cancer or disease.. Regards.
Why a guy Rico is 👌 watched him beat Jimmy
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fair play
I'm watching brother, hope all is well for u and your loved one's. 🙏🇺🇸🗽🇺🇸🙏
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All of these podcast (true crime) keep bringing up Birmingham! Is this city a secret or something!? There seems to be a hell of ALOT going on on that part of the country! How roughy is the Midlands? I hear of mma champions, bare knuckle champions, serious villains and gangs in the West Midlands James? What’s the craic with that place? Everyone who’s anyone keep bringing up Birmingham? What’s the craic?
So many fighters, gangsters and violent men.
James If you are serious about taking this to the world maybe you should get
a better variety of characters
No thanks
What a vile comment!
@@thelordismyshepherd9980 Totally agree x
Jimmy Made yourself look a prick with that comment.... # idiot
I'm sure this guy ticks the boxes of having character, you really don't have to watch 🙄 🤔. Total respect to Rico . & yourself James . 💐
3 x twisters 🌪 b a pro mma bout!!! Get him on Joe Rogan !!! Joe is a 10th planet black belt, if this guy has 3 x twisters in a pro mma career ( I doubt it) No soubr Joe will want to speak to him! JUJITSU BABY
Not many tougher than this bloke
Good pod cast if you want a sleep😆😆👍 Rather the ones with ex cons personally some of these are too you to tell their "life stories" 👍
If youve nothing good to say then say fuckall wank the dogs