Baddest Man is about the making of Mike Tyson. It follows his early life in Brooklyn, his time with his trainer in upstate New York, and his rise to heavyweight champion. It also looks at fame, race, greed, criminality, trauma, and the creation of a feared fighter. Donald Trump and Michael Spinks appear around Tyson's 1988 fight. Mark Kriegel measures Tyson by what he survived and examines the writers and handlers who shaped the Tyson story, showing how fear, money, and storytelling made him a touchstone for a generation.
Why You Should Read?
- Discover how Mike Tyson rose from a Brooklyn neighborhood to become a heavyweight champion.
- Follow Tyson's relationship with his trainer as they pursued mutual redemption and greatness.
- Explore how fame, race, greed, criminality, and trauma shaped Tyson and the business around him.
- Meet the writers, handlers, and celebrities who helped build the Tyson myth and his public image.