A bare-knuckled, tell-all memoir from Mike Tyson, the onetime heavyweight champion of the worldand a legend both in and out of the ring.

Philosopher, Broadway headliner, fighter, felonMike 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 thrilling and ferocious boxers of all timeand the youngest heavyweight champion ever. But his brilliance in the ring was often compromised by reckless behavior. Years of hard partying, violent fights, and criminal proceedings took their toll: by 2003, Tyson had hit rock bottom, a convicted felon, completely broke, the punch line to a thousand bad late-night jokes. Yet he fought his way back; the man who once admitted being addicted to everything regained his success, his dignity, and the love of his family. With a triumphant one-man stage show, his unforgettable performances in theHangoverfilms, and his newfound happiness and stability as a father and husband, Tysons story is an inspiring American original.
Brutally honest, raw, and often hilarious, Tyson chronicles his tumultuous highs and lows in the same sincere, straightforward manner we have come to expect from this legendary athlete. A singular journey from Brooklyns ghettos to worldwide fame to notoriety, and, finally, to a tranquil wisdom,Undisputed Truthis not only a great sports memoir but an autobiography for the ages.

Undisputed Truth

ByMike Tyson

Hardcover: 592pages

Mike Tysonis the former undisputed heavyweight champion of the world, and the first boxer to ever hold the three biggest belts in prizefightingthe WBC, WBA, and IBF world heavyweight titlessimultaneously. Tysons enduring appeal has launched him into a career in entertainment: he was a standout in the blockbuster filmsThe HangoverandThe Hangover 2, and recently he has earned tremendous acclaim for his one-man showMike 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.