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Hardcover Mike Tyson: Money, Myth, and Betrayal Book

ISBN: 1559720794

ISBN13: 9781559720793

Mike Tyson: Money, Myth and Betrayal

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The first authentic biography of Mike Tyson, this shocking investigative expose tells of the misconduct and mismanagement of the boxer from the first day he entered the ring. An intensely researched portrait of the man and the athlete, Illingworth writes a compelling story of secrecy, misconceptions, stereotypes, hype, greed, even racism. 8 pages of photographs. This description may be from another edition of this product.

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Rated 5 stars
What a Rollercoaster!

In short, this highly detailed biography on perhaps the most controversial boxer in history is an absolute masterpiece. Illingworth did an exceptional job summarizing the life of Mike Tyson. Almost everything on Tyson is covered. From his troubled youth to his rise to stardom, and ultimately, his downfall; the shocking knock out loss to James "Buster" Douglas and later, his rape conviction of a beauty pageant. Illingworth...

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Rated 4 stars
a really interesting book

i found this book to be really interesting.mike tyson love or loath him you can't ignore him.and this book puts alot of things into perspective about the man and the myth.all his ups & downs are on display in this book and much much more.the people around him have there own interest at heart.after cus d'amato things got really wild & crazy.after all these years mike tyson is still one of the most compelling figures in sports...

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Rated 4 stars
Interesting in-depth study

While it was inciteful, with new unknown facts about this infamous fighter, he comes off as another Tyson apologist. Especially years after,it's hollow explanations and justifications for this misfit seem way off course. His ridiculous put downs of Evander Holyfield, are totally out of line and ridiculous.

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