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Winston tells rivals: 'I'm the danger man'
Boxing clever: Winston McKenzie
Boxing clever: Winston McKenzie

London Mayoral hopeful Winston McKenzie says Boris Johnson and Ken Livingstone should watch out for him'.

McKenzie, from Croydon, the older brother of champion boxer and ITV commentator Duke, is standing as an independent candidate in the May elections.

During a visit to Seven Sisters last week, the 50-year-old told Tottenham Journal: "I'm the danger man; I'm the dark horse of the field. They should be fighting me."

McKenzie said his ability to connect with people is something he has over rivals.

"The purpose of my visit was basically to introduce myself to the community.

"I spent the day just walking up and down the street introducing myself to people."

"Most of the people who know me know I can connect with people very easily, which is something I have over the other candidates."

"The media are frightened of me; they're keeping me out of the equation. I'm certain I will pull in the black vote. I'm making inroads. The media can't ignore me for much longer."
Winston McKenzie

Backing McKenzie's campaign to become London's first black mayor, is Marianne Bowness, former wife of Conservative Lord Peter Bowness.

McKenzie went on to say: "The media are frightened of me; they're keeping me out of the equation. I'm certain I will pull in the black vote. I'm making inroads. The media can't ignore me for much longer."

Winston McKenzie had his own success as an amateur boxer and won international honours for England.

He was a highly ranked lightweight in the 1980s, winning international honours for England, before a detached retina cut short his career at the age of just 23.

1:06pm Wednesday 27th February 2008

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Posted by: nasal ken, Near to Tower Bridge on 3:28pm Mon 3 Mar 08
Who's he standing for - The Raving Loony Party or as an Independent?
Posted by: sally, croydon on 1:00am Wed 5 Mar 08
Mayoral candidate? He looks like some sleazy, pimped out gangsta wannabe. Like his bro, I dont think he'll be putting anyone's lights out, least of all Ken and Boris.
Posted by: john, Brixton on 11:30pm Sun 16 Mar 08
I think Alan Craig is the dark horse, he's the one to watch. Winston right that the media blank anyone who isn't from one of the major parties.
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