Description
Torres, Jose ‘Fire and Fear, the Inside Story of Mike Tyson’ 1989 1st printing. Werner Books. VG/VG (6) $15 each.
Fire & Fear: The Inside Story of Mike Tyson is a compelling and raw biographical account of the meteoric rise and turbulent personal life of the legendary boxing icon Mike Tyson. Published in 1989 by Warner Books (frequently misspelled as Werner), this specific version represents the hardcover 1st printing of the title.
Synopsis:
Written by José Torres—a former world light-heavyweight champion, boxing official, and close associate of Tyson’s mentor Cus D’Amato—the biography offers unprecedented insider access. The book provides a detailed look at:
• The Early Years: His transformation from an impoverished, troubled youth in Brooklyn into a disciplined pugilist under Cus D’Amato.
• The Championship Reign: His explosive power inside the ring that crowned him the youngest heavyweight champion in history.
• The Turmoil: The internal psychological struggles, his controversial marriage to Robin Givens, and the early signs of the external chaotic forces that began threatening his career.
Book Specifications:
• Author: José Torres
• Publisher: Warner Books
• Publication Date: 1989
• Format: Hardcover with Dust Jacket
• Page Count: 242 pages
• ISBN-10: 0446514853
• ISBN-13: 978-0446514859
• Features: Includes sections of black-and-white photographic plates illustrating key moments in Tyson’s early career and relationships.
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