TAMING THE BEAST: THE UNTOLD STORY OF MIKE TYSON

Book ID/图书代码： 03235015B80156

English Summary/英文概要： Mike Tyson is a cultural phenomenon: heavyweight boxing champion, author, movie and television actor, Broadway star, tiger owner, felon, tabloid gossip mainstay. His memoir, "Undisputed Truth," was a New York Times bestseller. While no one is disputing the truth he tells in his book, it is clear that he has not told the entire story. That task goes to his one-time best friend, entourage wrangler, and manager – Rory Holloway, in "Taming the Beast: The Untold Story of Mike Tyson" (written with Eric Wilson), Holloway’s memoir of his 15 years with Tyson. The Beast is, no surprise, Tyson himself. When it came to getting the Champ ready for the ring, from his training to deal-making to extricating him from problems and relationships with people like Robin Givens and her gold-digging mother, Don King, and everyone else under the sun, that job fell to Rory Holloway. In "Taming the Beast," Holloway comes clean on all things Tyson, from Mike’s sex addiction, to his comically horrible driving, to his wildman approach to life. He breaks down the entourage – who was good for the Champ, who wasn’t – and deals with the criticism he faced as Tyson spun more and more out of control. When Tyson spit out Evander Holyfield’s ear in 1997, he also spit out his 15-year friendship with Holloway. Compassionate, at times hilarious and terribly sad, "Taming the Beast" is the story of a man so out of touch with reality that he ultimately distanced himself from the only people who had his best interests at heart, severing the brotherhood that once existed, in favor of "yes men" who could supply him with the best drugs and the most hookers. It is a devastating story of watching, helpless, from a ringside seat as your best friend self-destructs and you can’t do a thing about it. Painfully frank, street-wise and cathartic, "Taming the Beast" pulls no punches with its question-and-answer style. It is the book every Tyson fan needs on their nightstand for the undisputed whole truth.

Chinese Summary/中文概要： 麦克•泰森可以说是一个文化现象：重量级拳王、作家、电影电视演员、百老汇明星、老虎的主人、重罪犯、八卦热门人物。他的自传《真理四溅》是《纽约时报》的畅销书。没有人会质疑他在自传中讲述的真相，但很明显，他并没有把故事讲完。而他曾经最好的朋友、经理人、随行人员Rory Holloway则与Eric Wilson共同撰写了本书，讲述你所不知道的麦克•泰森。本书回顾了Holloway与泰森共同经历的15年。在泰森备战拳王战的过程中，Holloway全权负责处理泰森的各类事务，包括他的训练，帮助他摆脱各种麻烦的人麻烦的事等。在本书中，Holloway披露了有关泰森的一切，包括他的性瘾、可怕的开车方式和野人般的生活方式。他分析了作为随行人员的各种利弊，并谈论了在泰森越来越失控的情况下他所面临的各种指责和批评。1997年，在泰森咬下霍利菲尔德的耳朵之后，他和泰森持续了15年的友谊也告一段落。本书充满了情感，时而幽默，时而心碎，它讲述了泰森逐渐与现实脱节并慢慢疏远真正关心自己的好兄弟，最终选择对他言听计从的“好好先生”，为其提供毒品和妓女的跟班的过程。这是一个关于旁观、无助的绝望故事。作为拳王最好的朋友，他只能在一旁看着他自我毁灭，却无能为力。本书采用问答形式，毫无保留地讲述了泰森不为人知的故事，是所有渴望得知真相的泰森迷们的必读书目。（LYR）

Awards/获奖情况：“我非常喜欢阅读本书，至少这是本好书。麦克•泰森是过去20年间最出色的重量级拳手，了解幕后的故事非常有趣。”——Bart Scott，前NFL选手

“我非常喜欢这本讲述失控拳王的书。书名叫《驯服野兽》，但在我看来作者根本没有驯服他。我喜欢更多地了解Hollway先生，因为我曾经在数个场合遇见过他，非常欣赏他说话和表达的方式。如此优雅的一位男士值得拥有更好的职业生涯。泰森本可以将他变成史上最佳经理人，但最后却背叛了他。这是一个疯狂的故事，因此我读了泰森和Holloway的书，以充分了解真相，而现在我依然认为错在泰森。”——Carmela，Goodreads评论

I enjoyed it, a good book to say the least. Mike Tyson was the best heavy weight champion of the last 20 years, interesting to learn what went on behind the scenes. --Bart Scott Former NFL Player

Stunning book to say the least! It starts with Rory Holloway forming a bond with childhood friend Mike Tyson nearly 30 years ago. It has everything from Tyson’s jail sentence, his criminal and violent behavior, and of course his rise becoming the heavyweight champion of the WORLD, and the HIGHEST PAID ATHLETE at that time. Holloway and Erin Wilson then dives deep into the legacy that saw the champ bite a man’s ear in the ring, and nearly lose his freedom again! Excellent BOOK! Couldn’t get enough of it! --Rose Goodreads Reviews

I enjoyed this book about the most amazing boxer who seems to have always been out of control. This book is called Taming the Beast but I don’t think Rory Holloway ever really tamed him...would could? I enjoyed learning about Mr. Holloway as I have met him in a few events and business meetings and really admire the way he speaks and carries himself. Such a classy man deserves much better than the career Tyson had after going to jail for rape. Tyson should have made Holloway the most famous and liked boxing managers in history but instead turned his back on him. Its a crazy story and that’s why I read both Tyson and Holloway books to fully understand, and I still blame Tyson 1,000% like --Carmela Goodreads Reviews

About the Author/作者介绍： Rory Holloway，他和泰森在少年时期就是最好的朋友，曾经担任这位昔日重量级拳王的经理人。1983年，Holloway成为泰森团队的最初成员，帮助泰森在19岁时成为史上最年轻的重量级拳王。1995年，Holloway成为泰森的官方经理人，参与协商签订了史上最高价的合同，总额3亿7千5百万美元。现在与结婚25年的妻子居住在康涅狄格州。

Eric Wilson，出版了15余本图书。第三部小说《Fireproof》在《纽约时报》畅销榜连续上榜15周。

Rory Holloway: RORY HOLLOWAY’s name became inextricably linked to Mike Tyson, from his relationship with the former champion dating back to when both were teenagers in upstate New York. Rory is one of Mike’s oldest friends and one-time manager of the former Heavyweight Champion. In 1983, Mr. Holloway became one of the original members of Team Tyson and helped guide Mike to becoming the youngest Heavyweight Champion in boxing history, at the age of 19 years old. In 1995, Rory became the official manager of Mike Tyson, in which he participated in the negotiations for the largest [single] contract in in history, totaling $375 million. Rory now resides in Connecticut with his wife of 25 years.

Eric Wilson: Writer of over 15 published books. His 3rd novel, “Fireproof”, earned him a spot on the New York Times Bestseller list for 15 weeks.

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