Undisputed Truth

Mike Tyson

Nov 2013 · Sold by Penguin

About this ebook

“Raw, powerful and disturbing—a head-spinning take on Mr. Tyson's life.”—Wall Street Journal
 
Philosopher, Broadway headliner, fighter, felon—Mike Tyson has defied stereotypes, expectations, and a lot of conventional wisdom during his three decades in the public eye. Bullied as a boy in the toughest, poorest neighborhood in Brooklyn, Tyson grew up to become one of the most ferocious boxers of all time—and the youngest heavyweight champion ever. But his brilliance in the ring was often compromised by reckless behavior. Yet—even after hitting rock bottom—the man who once admitted being addicted “to everything” fought his way back, achieving triumphant success as an actor and newfound happiness and stability as a father and husband. Brutal, honest, raw, and often hilarious, Undisputed Truth is the singular journey of an inspiring American original.

Ratings and reviews

This is just another trope novel about a rich guy trying to look humble before he goes out. Thats why I can't stand it when people say don't read this book. It's probably one of the best writtings out there for a post modern world strugling to figure out how to usher in the New World Order as G.W Bush Sr. and Bill Clinton ofter called it. Excellent all around.

Read this book on one day. Just couldn't put it down. From the first to the last word he took you on a roller coaster ride that would not stop. Mike had me in tears, from laughing so much at his adventures. I would have loved to have rolled with him on these adventures. Thanks Mike.

Tyson is the reason I became interested in the sport. His life, although somewhat tarnished, is intriguing and inspiring. After meeting him, his new motivation keeps me in the game - watching him focus on tomorrow's champions. Good read and makes people understand him and his life better.

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” Sloman is 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.