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The autobiography of Lew 'Wild Thing' Yates, the infamous fighter who toppled Roy 'Pretty Boy' Shaw as Guv'nor of the unlicensed boxing ring
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Everybody in the unlicensed fight game knows that only one man has the honour of being titled 'Guv'nor' - and that man is Lew 'Wild Thing' Yates. Yates began boxing at the age of six, and as an adult he was ruthless in pursuit of his dream of becoming world heavyweight champion. But when his licence was revoked following an assault on a referee, he turned to unlicensed boxing.
By day, Yates pounded punchbags and the streets in an effort to reach the peak of physical fitness as he prepared for his epic battle with Roy 'Pretty Boy' Shaw. At night, he pounded gangsters and drug dealers foolish enough to take him on in the nightclubs where he worked.
Wild Thing documents how Yates rose to the top of his bloody profession. When it comes to his fighting ability, he doesn't need to boast, brag or exaggerate. With Lew Yates, what you see is what you hope you're never going to get. This is his remarkable story.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I purchased this book & read cover to cover in a day, its that good.
Exploring o lot of his issues at home as well as the work side of things makes it quite a refreshing read.
Theres plenty of punch ups & stories from his time on the door, plus info on his fight with Roy pretty boy shaw rifght back to his personal relationships & how they affected him & his kids.
Without spoiling too much of the book its a really good read & shows Lew to be very old school ( not a bad thing) with regards to fighting, preffering to use his fists/head rather than guns that are so often the case nowadays.
4/5
Exploring o lot of his issues at home as well as the work side of things makes it quite a refreshing read.
Theres plenty of punch ups & stories from his time on the door, plus info on his fight with Roy pretty boy shaw rifght back to his personal relationships & how they affected him & his kids.
Without spoiling too much of the book its a really good read & shows Lew to be very old school ( not a bad thing) with regards to fighting, preffering to use his fists/head rather than guns that are so often the case nowadays.
4/5
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
One of the best Hard Men books that I have ever read and probably the only one that tells the genuine truth.
Lew holds nothing back in this book and tells it like it was.
I call this review 'A True Gentleman' as I met Lew when he was promoting his book and he is what i'd call Old School. Show the man some respect and he will show you respect and even allow you to have your photograph taken with him.
Although Lew is now a Legend he remains a down to earth sort of a guy and has time for everyone.
This is a book that you won't be able to put down, forget Charles Bronson or Lenny as those two books don't even begin to compare to this, this is a good read and falls within my top 10 reads of all time.
Buy it with confidence and do yourself a big favour and join the campaign to have it made into a Blockbuster Film.
Lew holds nothing back in this book and tells it like it was.
I call this review 'A True Gentleman' as I met Lew when he was promoting his book and he is what i'd call Old School. Show the man some respect and he will show you respect and even allow you to have your photograph taken with him.
Although Lew is now a Legend he remains a down to earth sort of a guy and has time for everyone.
This is a book that you won't be able to put down, forget Charles Bronson or Lenny as those two books don't even begin to compare to this, this is a good read and falls within my top 10 reads of all time.
Buy it with confidence and do yourself a big favour and join the campaign to have it made into a Blockbuster Film.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
BUY THIS BOOK!!!!!!!
A honest and brutal account of a great mans life who has the god given right to be britains rightfull guv'nor a man who never had to boast about his fighting capabilitys his fists done the talking and allways stood his ground no matter who you were or thought you were.this is the best book i have had the pleasure of reading and would highly recomend you buy this.
A honest and brutal account of a great mans life who has the god given right to be britains rightfull guv'nor a man who never had to boast about his fighting capabilitys his fists done the talking and allways stood his ground no matter who you were or thought you were.this is the best book i have had the pleasure of reading and would highly recomend you buy this.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Wow! I read that fast
This book had me laughing, crying, wincing but above all totally enjoying Lew's story. My uncle left if for the MEN of the family to read but they had to wait until I had read it,... Read more
Published 2 days ago by Jan
excellent read!
Definetly the best of the hard men books in my opinion, an awesome powerhouse of a book and man who has such great morals and love for his friends and family particularly his... Read more
Published 2 months ago by vampz
Honest account, warts 'an all, overall an excellent read
Really enjoyable, frank and honest account of the mans life. Definateley a page turner you won't want to put down. Highly recommended reading.
Published 4 months ago by Maxx10
Simply Brilliant
Looking at the bad reviews is obvious these people have an axe to grind. It is an awe inspiring account of a good old fashioned bloke with good old fashioned values. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Sleekspook
Average
I have read a few of these hard men books and this was a decent read, but as opposed to roy shaws book and especially lenny mcleans this doesn't come close. Read more
Published 10 months ago by redmish
Good, recommended.
Yet another "i was the hardest" book about a street fighter. All the usual criteria are ticked.... big bloke... hard... doorman... bareknuckle fights... violent... Read more
Published 17 months ago by A. Smith
Is he or isnt he ?
Maybe Lew Yates should not delude himself into thinking he is the "Guv'nor" Ill admit a very hard man but most of the time it is him telling us that he is the "Guv'nor" He is this... Read more
Published on 19 Mar 2009 by S. Barker
A Must Buy
This is a Must Buy and has to be up there with the other 'Guvnor-type' books by Roy Shaw and Lenny McLean. I have just finished reading it, and it enthralled me to the end. Read more
Published on 3 Feb 2009 by D. Khan
LEW YATES AND BERNARD O MAHONEY
THAT BERNARD O MAHONEY HAS A PROBLEM WITH LEWS SON AS LEWS SON HAS CALLED BERNIE A POLICE INFORMER,
BERNIE THREW HIS TOYS OUT OF HIS PRAM ! Read more
BERNIE THREW HIS TOYS OUT OF HIS PRAM ! Read more
Published on 20 Sep 2008 by P. joseph
Lew Yates
I would like to reassure everybody who is able to read one particular `review` about this book (red - farther etc... Read more
Published on 28 Aug 2008 by Bernard O`Mahoney
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