Mike Tyson: Undisputed Truth by Mike Tyson is a no-holds-barred accounting of the life of one of the most controversial and infamous American icons.

Philosopher, Broadway main event, warrior, criminal—Mike Tyson has challenged generalizations, assumptions, and a great deal of standard way of thinking during his thirty years in the public eye. Tormented as a kid in the hardest, least fortunate neighborhood in Brooklyn, Tyson grew up to get quite possibly the most savage fighters ever—and the most youthful heavyweight champion ever.

Be that as it may, his splendor in the ring was regularly undermined by wild conduct. However — even after hitting rock bottom — the one who once conceded being addicted “to everything” battled his way back, making victorious progress as an entertainer and finally discovered bliss and steadiness as a dad and spouse.

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Mike Tyson Career Accomplishments

• 50-6-2 record (44 wins by knockout)
• 2-time Junior Olympic Games gold medalist (1981, 1982)
• 2-time WBA Heavyweight title
• 2-time WBC Heavyweight title
• IBF Heavyweight title
• Youngest heavyweight champion in boxing history
• 15,920,000 U.S. Pay-Per-View buys
• Ring magazine Prospect of the Year (1985)
• 2-time Ring magazine Fighter of the Year (1986, 1988)
• 2-time Sugar Ray Robinson Award winner (1987, 1989)
• BBC Sports Personality of the Year Overseas Personality (1989)
• International Boxing Hall of Fame inductee (Class of 2011)
• “Guirlande d’Honneur” by the FICTS (Milan, 2010)
• WWE Hall of Fame (Class of 2012)
• No. 16 on The Rings Magazine list of 100 greatest punchers of all time

About the Author

Mike Tyson is the former undisputed heavyweight champion of the world, and the first boxer to ever hold the three biggest belts in prizefighting—the WBC, WBA, and IBF world heavyweight titles—simultaneously. Tyson’s enduring appeal has launched him into a career in entertainment: he was a standout in the blockbuster films The Hangover and The Hangover 2, and recently he has earned tremendous acclaim for his one-man show Mike Tyson: Undisputed Truth.

Tyson has launched a clothing company (Mike Tyson Collection) and Tyrrhanic Productions, which currently has several film projects in development. In 2011 Tyson was inducted into the Boxing Hall of Fame. He lives in Las Vegas with his wife, Kiki, and their children.

Larry “Ratso” Slomanis best known as Howard Stern’s collaborator on Private Parts and Miss America. Sloman’s recent collaborations include The Secret Life of Houdini, with magic theorist William Kalush; Mysterious Stranger with magician David Blaine; and Scar Tissue; the memoir of Red Hot Chili Peppers lead singer Anthony Kiedis. All three books were New York Times bestsellers.

Mike Tyson: Undisputed Truth on HBO

Tyson collaborated with film director Spike Lee to bring his one-man show to Broadway in August of 2012. After its development, Tyson was able to take the show on the road on a three-month tour that hit thirty-six cities. The show then debuted on HBO in November of 2013.

Other Books You May Like

Iron Ambition: My Life with Cus D’Amato by Mike Tyson and Larry Sloman : A powerful look at the life and leadership lessons of Cus D’Amato, the legendary boxing trainer and Mike Tyson’s surrogate father.

Ali: A Life by Jonathan Eig: This book uncovers Ali in the unpredictability he merits, revealing significant new insight into his legal issues, religion, individual life, and neurological condition. Ali is an anecdote about America, about race, about a ruthless game, and about a bold man who stirred up the world.

Unbeaten: Rocky Marciano’s Fight for Perfection in a Crooked World by Mike Stanton: An exemplary American story of settler dreams, outstanding ability married to uncommon aspirations, bargains in the administration of a more noteworthy great, astonishing achievement, disappointment, and a journey to find what everything implied.

Mike Tyson: Undisputed Truth Podcasts

Library Talks – Undisputed Truth: Mike Tyson LIVE From the NYPL: Mike Tyson joins Library Talks live to discuss his book, his career, and more.

Hotboxin’ With Mike Tyson: Podcast hosted by Mike Tyson featuring celebrities, athletes, and brilliant minds.