Philosopher, Broadway headliner, fighter, criminal, Mike Tyson has defied stereotypes, expectations and many preconceptions during his three decades in the public eye. Bullied as a child in Brooklyn’s toughest, poorest neighborhood, Tyson grew up to become one of the most exciting and fierce boxers of all time and the youngest heavyweight champion of all time. But his brilliance in the ring was often compromised by reckless behavior. Years of intense partying, violent fights and criminal prosecutions had taken their toll: By 2003, Tyson had hit rock bottom, a convicted felon, dead broke, the downfall of a thousand bad late-night jokes. Yet he fought to come back; the man who once admitted to being addicted to “everything” has regained his success, his dignity and the love of his family. With a triumphant one-man show, his unforgettable performances in the Hangover films, and his newfound happiness and stability as a father and husband, Tyson’s story is an inspiring American original.
Brutally honest, raw and often hilarious, Tyson recounts his tumultuous highs and lows in the same heartfelt and direct manner we’ve come to expect from this legendary athlete. A singular journey from the ghettos of Brooklyn to global fame, notoriety and, finally, quiet wisdom, Undisputed Truth is not only a great sports memoir but an autobiography for the ages.
