Iron Ambition

by Mike Tyson and Larry Sloman
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  • Added: 2025-12-21
  • Updated: 2025-12-21
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Barnes & Noble · 2025-12-21
compelling 4.50

The book offers a unique perspective on the life of Mike Tyson and his mentor, Cus D'Amato, highlighting the key life lessons that shaped Tyson's career. It's a compelling read for those interested in sports and personal development.

Iron Ambition is a deeply personal account of the relationship between Mike Tyson and his mentor, Cus D'Amato. The book is filled with anecdotes and insights that offer a unique perspective on Tyson's life and career. It's not just about boxing; it's about the impact of a mentor on a young athlete's life. The book is a great blend of personal memoir and biography, offering a deep dive into the world of boxing and the personal growth of Mike Tyson. It's a must-read for anyone interested in sports and personal development.

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    In Iron Ambition, Tyson elaborates on the life lessons that D'Amato passed down to him, and reflects on how the trainer's words of wisdom continue to resonate ...

    The story of the relationship between the most devastating heavyweight boxer in history and the mentor who made him. The key to Mike Tyson's ...

    The story of the relationship between the most devastating heavyweight boxer in history and the mentor who made him. When legendary boxing trainer Cus D'Amato ...

Goodreads · 2025-12-21
insightful 4.50

The book is filled with personal anecdotes and insights into the boxing world, offering a unique perspective on Mike Tyson's life and career. It's a compelling read for those interested in sports and personal development.

This book is a treasure trove of stories and lessons from Mike Tyson's life, particularly his relationship with his mentor, Cus D'Amato. The anecdotes about the mob, various fights, and American life in the 1970s and 1980s make it a rich and engaging read. It's not just about boxing; it's about the life lessons and the impact of a mentor on a young athlete's life. The book is a great blend of personal memoir and biography, offering a deep dive into the world of boxing and the personal growth of Mike Tyson.

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    Loaded with anecdotes about the mob, a series of fights (not just those featuring Tyson), American life in the Seventies and Eighties, this is a great read for ...

    From the former heavyweight champion and New York Times-bestselling memoirist comes an intimate look at the life and leadership lessons of Cus D'Amato, ...

    In this tender and disturbing hybrid of memoir and biography, former heavyweight boxing champion Tyson examines one of the most unusual ...

Waterstones · 2018-05-31
fascinating 4.70

The book provides a fascinating look into the relationship between Mike Tyson and his mentor, Cus D'Amato, highlighting the key life lessons that shaped Tyson's career. It's a must-read for boxing enthusiasts and those interested in personal development.

Iron Ambition is a deeply personal account of the relationship between Mike Tyson and his mentor, Cus D'Amato. The book is filled with anecdotes and insights that offer a unique perspective on Tyson's life and career. It's not just about boxing; it's about the impact of a mentor on a young athlete's life. The book is a great blend of personal memoir and biography, offering a deep dive into the world of boxing and the personal growth of Mike Tyson. It's a must-read for anyone interested in sports and personal development.

Quick quotes

    Loaded with anecdotes about the mob, a series of fights (not just those featuring Tyson), American life in the Seventies and Eighties, this is ...

    The story of the relationship between the most devastating heavyweight boxer in history and the mentor who made him. The key to Mike Tyson's ...

    The story of the relationship between the most devastating heavyweight boxer in history and the mentor who made him. When legendary boxing trainer Cus D'Amato ...

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