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From MMA Prodigy to Notorious Criminal
Lee Murray, a feared London brawler turned MMA prodigy, was destined for greatness in the cage before being involved in Britain's largest cash robbery.
Street Fighter Turned Superstar
Before his infamous heist, Murray made headlines for allegedly knocking out Tito Ortiz in a street fight and facing MMA great Anderson Silva in 2004.
From Cage to Crime
Following a promising MMA career, Murray's hopes of signing with the UFC were dashed after a road rage incident and a life-threatening stabbing outside a nightclub.
The £53m Heist and Capture
Part of a seven-man squad that stole £53 million from a Securitas depot, Murray fled to Morocco but was later arrested and sentenced to 25 years in jail.
Hope for the Future
Despite his sentence, Murray is seeking a pardon from King Mohammed VI of Morocco, while his son Lenie follows in his footsteps as an amateur boxer.
