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  • The Autobiography of Lenny McLean
  • Written by: Lenny McLean
  • Narrated by: Karl Jenkinson
  • Length: 9 hrs and 36 mins
  • 4.9 out of 5 stars (36 ratings)

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The Guv'nor

Written by: Lenny McLean
Narrated by: Karl Jenkinson
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Publisher's Summary

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 wellbeing.

In his extraordinary autobiography, he tells of how the Mafia flew him to New York to take on their greatest bareknuckle boxer in a multimillion 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 25 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.

©2020 Lenny McLean (P)2020 Bonnier Books Ltd

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Great Story, Great Narrator

I knew nothing of Lenny McLean before listening to this book. What a story! Sometimes the tales of casual violence do get a little repetitive but the author is a great storyteller who keeps you coming back for more. Great narrator too, he did a great job of making you feel Lenny's emotions. Highly recommended for anyone interested in combat sports or crime autobiographies.

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Great story, kept me listening and wanting more

Great book, hard to understand some of the British lingo, kept asking myself who old bill was until I realized it meant the police.

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Amazing

Fantastic story about an incredible man. Thoroughly enjoyable.

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Surprisingly interesting!

Never heard of this fellow, but what a great story! The narration was superb. Well worth the read.

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