Undisputed Truth

De: Mike Tyson, Larry Sloman

Narrado por: Joshua Henry

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

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 thrilling and ferocious boxers of all time—and 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 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 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 Brooklyn’s ghettos to worldwide fame to notoriety, and, finally, to a tranquil wisdom, Undisputed Truth is not only a great sports memoir but an autobiography for the ages.

LOVED IT!

Where does Undisputed Truth rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

It was entertaining. I got the book on a whim, by the time I knew it I was nooked. I have not been hooked like this since"The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo" at first I downloaded the first part and was ready to call back to get my credit. BUt after I got hooked.......no way!! a great listen!

What was one of the most memorable moments of Undisputed Truth?

When he realizes he is broke and he has to take care of his family.

What does Joshua Henry bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

He read with passion.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

It made me change the way I thought about Mr. Mike Tyson. There are times when you feel the pain and there are times when you crack up over what is going on. It is truly entertaining.

Any additional comments?

HE IS BIGGER THAN LIFE!

Undisputed Truth - A Revelation

I knew “Mike Tyson”, however, clearly, I not know Mike Tyson. I to have recovered from the demons of alcoholism and drug addiction and hurting my family members. It has been 28 years that I have been in recovery through the program like Mike and through relentless practicing the principles of the program in all my affairs. Mike I know you’ve been there I have been there with you but I no longer am there and I do not go there remember we do not forget our past we use it to shine a light on the positive nature of our future regardless of what life presents us including the loss of loved ones as I have lost many also. I love to hear that you’re in recovery and I’m very excited that you’re back training that big old heavy weight that’s gonna take on Tyson fury I think it’s fantastic that you’re involved as a trainer sharing your knowledge. I also purchased one of your training videos on dynamic striking website and I’m teaching my boxers some of your techniques. I think you would make a great teacher as a person working from the place of recovery. It’s one day at a time Mike that’s all we have and I commend you for walking through life one day at a time with your wife and your children. And no brother you are not a wimp you are not a stay at home be down you are doing what real men do real people of courage and character do as I do today with my family to the best of my ability. I love you man and wish you nothing but more and more and more recovery.Signing off now Coach Charles teaching young boxers about life and where Boxing fits correctly in life as you help to teach me in this book.

Long winded but through and satisfying story

I had multiple starts and stops through the book but I’m glad I stuck it out and finished it. The way it ends is truly touching and gives you the chills.

The rise and fall of the great iron mike tyson

Learned so much about the greatest heavyweight. Hell of a journey and story. A lot to learn from this story.

Ended up abandoning the book, couldn't listen more

It's not the book for me except the beginning that described top boxers in the most intimate way - loved that. Increasingly, the story went in another direction.

Nobody deserves the marriage betrayal he got even though he cheated throughout the relationship. Shows even the toughest guys get conned sometimes just like the rest of us.

The rape case that landed him in prison, attributed in the book mainly to racism, seemed like a bad deal for everyone except a few well-paid attorneys.

One thing I liked about Mike, really liked, was that he is a fighter, not playing the role of a fighter. There's plenty to not like too but no denying the ability of this man to fight.