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The Guv'nor

The Autobiography of Lenny McLean

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The Guv'nor

By: Lenny McLean
Narrated by: Karl Jenkinson
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THIS IS THE CLASSIC BOOK THAT STARTED AN ENTIRE GENRE - THE STORY OF THE MOST ICONIC HARDMAN OF THEM ALL.

Lenny McLean was one of the deadliest bareknuckle fighters Britain has ever seen. He had dear, powerful friends, but he also had terrible enemies. So much so that he had two bullet wounds in his back - each from a different attack. He was also stabbed repeatedly - always from behind. But Lenny was also a warm, big-hearted grizzly bear of a man, whose main weakness was an overwhelming desire to put the welfare of his mates ahead of his own well-being.

In his extraordinary autobiography, he tells of how the mafia flew him to New York to take on their greatest bareknuckle boxer in a multi-million pound illicit bout. The Mafia's man lasted less than three minutes. When the IRA fronted up a London gang in a money-laundering scam, Lenny was brought in to intimidate the terrorists. The IRA, not surprisingly, backed off. . .

His most serious trial came when he was accused of murder. Fighting to prove his innocence against a minimum sentence of twenty-five years, Lenny never gave up - and went on to be found not guilty.

This is a tale of one man's triumph against almost insurmountable odds, in a battle that Len fought every day for himself, and to 'put steam on the table' for his wife and kids. Boxing Combat Sports & Self-Defense Sports True Crime Biography Combat Sports Thought-Provoking
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brilliant book, you warm to Lenny so much, he made the best out of his life and was taken too soon.

Gripping book

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loved every min of this book ,great story there wont be another like lenny RIP THE GUVNOR

absolutely brilliant

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This was my 1st audio book and I really enjoyed it. never thought I would like it so much thank you.

my 1st book

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Loved it! The triles and tribulations of a lovable rouge. How to make your way in life providing for your family and friends with whatever you have and however you can.

Great book, had me hooked from start to finish.

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Overall a great listen, good narration
Very interesting life
Really enjoyed listening to his life

Great Read

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