The George Groves Boxing Club Johnny Harris Part 1: Jawbone, filming realistic fight scenes and working with my heroes
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Mar 1, 2024 
Johnny Harris, British actor, writer and former junior ABA champion who wrote and starred in Jawbone. He talks about his boxing roots and what drew him to the sport. He explains turning real ringside terror into filmed fight scenes and the long, personal process of making Jawbone with collaborators like Ray Winstone and Paul Weller.
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Boxing Gym As A Lifeline
- Johnny Harris found the boxing gym felt like a church and a safe haven during his teens.
- He credits men like Mick Carney with changing lives beyond boxing by offering support and opportunities.
Boxing As A Form Of Presence
- Boxing can function like meditation because it forces total present-moment awareness under pressure.
- That presence can be cathartic and teach discipline, sacrifice, and focus applicable off the ring.
Why Boxing Feels Different
- Boxing's drama comes from everything being on the line and an intense, intimate encounter between fighters.
- That intimacy reveals raw emotions viewers rarely see in other sports, creating a unique appeal.