Bad Intentions: The Mike Tyson Story
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| Rating | : | 4.76 (757 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 030680669X |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 476 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-08-30 |
| Language | : | English |
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Copyright 1989 Reed Business Information, Inc. Heller traces the champion's meteoric rise to the top, examining the role various boxing associations have played in Tyson's life. The former training succeeded, as D'Amato predicted, in Tyson's becoming the world heavyweight champion; the latter, according to ABC sports producer Heller ( In This Corner ), has proven less satisfactory. From Publishers Weekly Born and raised in a Brooklyn ghetto, then sent to a reform school where he learned the rudiments of boxing, Tyson at age 14 became the protege of legendary manager Cus D'Amato, who offered training in fisticuffs and social behavior. Also discussed are individuals important in Tyson's history, including Don King, his current mentor, and ex-wife Robin Givens and her mother, whose alleged
"You Must Throw Every Punch With Bad Intentions" according to Todd Buster Paris. You Must Throw Every Punch With Bad IntentionsYou Must Throw Every Punch With Bad Intentions Todd Buster Paris You Must Throw Every Punch With Bad Intentions4.75 StarsBad Intentions - more than just a title - it's a D'Amato philosophy.A great quote from Cus D'Amato that stuck with throughout the book and after:"No matter what anyone says, no matter the excuse or explanation, whatever a person does in the end is what he intended to do all along."Really a fantastic book from the beginning - Tyson as a kid - Cus & The Kid all the way to where i. .75 StarsBad Intentions - more than just a title - it's a D'Amato philosophy.A great quote from Cus D'Amato that stuck with throughout the book and after:"No matter what anyone says, no matter the excuse or explanation, whatever a person does in the end is what he intended to do all along."Really a fantastic book from the beginning - Tyson as a kid - Cus & The Kid all the way to where i. Predictable results The story of mikes early life is good to know so there is more understanding of his adult life.. Reads like a good novel, informative but needs another update Miketheratguy Bar none, this is the best book I've read about Tyson. It's full of facts and direct quotes from loads of people who worked with/against Tyson, as well as the man himself. It's also a great book for someone like myself- a fan who loved Tyson the boxer but always found Tyson the man to be a jerk, albeit a sometimes misunderstood one.This book traces Tyson's history from his reckless juvenile days in the streets and the Tryon home for
At age 23 he was already considered among the greatest prizefighters of all time, and, his career is far from over. Relying on in-depth research and interviews with those who have known Tyson at every stage of his life, Bad Intentions portrays the shy child who became a vicious street thug, discovered boxing in juvenile prison, and was brought to the attention of the legendary Cus D'Amato to be shaped to be one thing only—heavyweight champion of the world. Here is Tyson's fight-by-fight path to that goal, the millions of dollars made and fought over, the sex and violence of his personal life, and his eventual defeats both in the ring and in court. Bad Intentions is an essential read for all who would understand the ins and outs of the most controversial sport in America.. Mike Tyson is boxing's most beloved bad boy. With a history of street-gang violence, juvenile prison, sexual scandal, marital strife, courtroom battles, and imprisonment for rape, he has become one of the most publicized athletes in history
Peter Heller is the author of Bad Intentions: The Mike Tyson Story. A sports producer for ABC News, he lives in Putnam Valley, New York and Boca Raton, Florida.