Product Description

The autobiography of Lew `Wild Thing' Yates, the infamous fighter who toppled Roy `Pretty Boy' Shaw as Guv'nor of the unlicensed boxing ring

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #9277 in Books
• Published on: 2007-08-02
• Binding: Paperback
• 272 pages

Synopsis
Everybody in the unlicensed fight game knows that one man above all others has the right to be called '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 But when his licence was revoked following an assault on a referee, Yates turned to the murky world of unlicensed boxing. By day, Yates trained hard in order to become king of the unlicensed ring. By night, he dealt with the gangsters and drug dealers foolish enough to take him on in the clubs where he worked. While he survived being shot at and stabbed, two of his associates were not so lucky. Both were executed, shot through the head at close range. Their murders remain unsolved, but Yates now imparts controversial information about the assassins and reveals why both men were killed. "Wild Thing" documents how Yates rose to the top of his bloody profession amid extremely turbulent circumstances in his personal life, which resulted in him raising his three children alone while struggling to make ends meet.

Along the way he made many friends, including boxing legend Nigel Benn, as well as enemies, such as international drug trafficker Mickey Green. This is his remarkable story.

About the Author
Lew Yates is a former unlicensed boxer who has also worked as a nightclub bouncer and civil engineer. He lives in Cambridgeshire.

Customer Reviews

Lew Yates...Wild Thing
I have read loads of books on this subject and must admit that i enjoyed this a lot. An easy book to read and a great insight into the world of one mans passion for the sport he loves and his family. A true hard man,but also a 'gentleman' with old school values. A damn fine read.

Excellent. Highly Recommended
After starting reading this i just simply could not put it down until i was finished. I have read all the books in this genre and i have to say this one tops them all. Well done Lew, you can only have respect for the man. Hopefully there will be a follow up. All in all a top top read!!!!

True Guv'nor
Best book i have read so far in 2008 could not wait to read the next chapter , very honest story from a bloke who i almost know after reading it recommend to all cracking read . Nice one Lew.