Jonathan Rendall and Richard Williams delve into the psyche of fallen superstar boxer and ex-world heavyweight champion Mike Tyson, bringing vividly to life a history of street-gang violence, juvenile prison, sex scandals, marital strife, courtroom battles, and imprisonment.
I'm looking for someone to give GBP12,000 to but the catch is they have to spend it all on gambling - horses, the dogs, casinos, boxing, golf, footie, that sort of thing - and then write a book about it.
This book is a journey of obsession. It starts innocently enough but as it proceeds, the arc lights begin to shift, until the very shadows in the minds of those who inhabit and surround the boxing ring seem caught in its glare.