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Roy Shaw is the ultimate hardman. He has cult status and commands a respect that few, even in the violent world he moves in, can equal. To him, violence is simply an accepted part of his profession. He doesn't exaggerate it, he can't excuse it and he refuses to apologize for it. His name may mean nothing to you - he's no actor, no showman, no wannabe celebrity. He does, however, live by a merciless code, and though he may not have cloven hooves and a tail, if he goes after someone, all hell comes with him.
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Roy Shaw is the ultimate hardman, he has a cult status and commands a respect that few, even in the violent world he moves in can equal.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Living in Bethnal Green, I can visualise what Roy Shaw is trying to portray in his book. It has all the rough stuff you would expect from this type of book, coupled with an insight of the real man inside, his love for his wife and the proud feeling only a father can experience. Roy even shows respect for his enemy in the ring, Lenny Mclean, even though there was no love lost between the two. I am 35 and have lived in Bethnal Green all my life, and have grew up with the so called villans, Roy Shaw is a true hard man in every sense, I have met Lenny Mclean before and it was a pleasure to meet him. It would also be a pleasure to meet Roy just to shake his hand and compliment him on a well written book.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I have read many books by villians, fighters and other unique people but can honestly say that I have never read a book that has kept me gripped from start to finish as did Roy Shaws story. I grew up in Bethnal Greens East End and also Dagenham so can relate to so many things that Shaw talks about in his book. This book could not have been written by anyone other that the person that has been there, done it and has the T.Shirt. I have written five books myself so know how hard it is to open your heart to complete strangers, however sometimes it is the only way that it can be done in order to get your side of the story across. I commend Roy Shaw for also including the caring side of his nature along with going full steam ahead-no holds barred when talking about his darker side. This really is the best book I have ever read in my life and suggest that anyone thinking about persuing a life of crime, to read this book to see just what may be round the corner waiting for them. If you only ever get time to read one book then this is the one to get. Jamie O'Keefe Author of 'Thugs, Mugs and violence' and 'What makes tough guys tough'
20 of 23 people found the following review helpful
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All my life, living in the East End of London I have heard the two names that have kept me facinated with bare knuckle fighting. "Lenny Mclean and Roy Shaw".
My own Father "Arthur Lee" was a profesional boxer way back in the 50's and was one of seven brothers fighting out of Canning Town East London so I have always followed boxing with interest.
When Lenny brought out his book I imediately went out and bought it, read it in 4 days and was drunk on wanting to hear more of his life. He died soon after I finished the book.
I was always a fan of Lenny Mclean and thought there was no man on earth as tough as the Guvnor. Untill I read about Roy Shaw. The book is excelent and will no doubt signal the start of more books from more wanna be tough guys, but we've had the best two books from the best two fighters, nothing else will come close.
I understand there was to be a film of the life of Lenny Mclean but it fell through..
What a great shame if the lives of these two great rivals were never to appear on the big screen.
You've got LOCK STOCK! AND SNATCH. WHY NOT PRETTY BOY AND THE GUVNOR?
David Lee
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hmmmmmmmmmmmm!!
In fairness was an ok book to read but there is too many diffrences in roy shaw and lenny mcleans versions of what happend, so someones bending the truth. Read more
Published 5 months ago by vampz
even better the The Guv'nor
one of the best 5 stars just buy it you will not be disappointed. roy shaw's book is even better then the guv'nors
Published 5 months ago by james lamb
give me strength !!
Roy Shaw was not the so called 'Guvnor', and neither was Lenny McLean...The real Guvnor at that time was Cliff Fields. Read more
Published 6 months ago by M.T.W
A Briiliant Read
Pretty Boy grips you from beginning to end, if you have to put it down you can't wait to pick it up again! Great story.
Published 23 months ago by Boxer Boy
more strength in a bit more honesty
its a good book but more from a reference point rather than litery content. the book describes a bit of a loner who for the few that are close to him may describe the attraction... Read more
Published on 22 May 2009 by D. MCGEER
a very good autobiography
I read this book, on recommendation, after being hugely disappointed by the over-hyped (in my opinion) 'the guv'nor'. Read more
Published on 24 Sep 2007 by P. Gill
Gripping Biography of a Very Hard Man Indeed
Pretty Boy is the biography of infamous London villain and unlicensed fighter Roy Shaw. It's a frank and unapologetic account of years spent dishing out brutal beatings on the... Read more
Published on 3 Jun 2007 by R. Mullaney
Pretty Boy
What can be said about the man that could do him justice...Roy Shaw is a hard b*stard and his story is even harder. Read more
Published on 20 Dec 2006 by Denise Fencebolt
HARD TO MATCH
Now what can match this book, most others pale into insignificance by comparison. Two top books ... The Guv'nor and Roy's book. Read more
Published on 27 Oct 2005 by CRAZY GIRL
A once in a decade read - excellent
Books like this come along roughly once every decade. The last book I couldn't put down and read in a handful of hours was 'No One Here Gets Out Alive' about Jim Morrison. Read more
Published on 31 July 2000
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