Story of MP who was bare-knuckle boxer is published

By The Newsroom
Published 4th Aug 2017, 16:56 BST
Updated 11th Sep 2017, 12:14 BST
Keith Baker, who has written a book on Pontefract MP, John Gully.Keith Baker, who has written a book on Pontefract MP, John Gully.
Keith Baker, who has written a book on Pontefract MP, John Gully.
A Book about an MP for Pontefract who also made a living as a bare-knuckle fighter has been published.

Author Keith Baker has put pen to paper about the life of John Gully, who served the town in the 1830s.

What makes his life more interesting is that he became a champion prize fighter, and was also a successful bookmaker, racehorse owner and prosperous colliery director, while also serving his constituency.

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