The early chapters of 's life read like a rags-to-riches fairy tale. Born and raised in the gritty neighborhoods of Brooklyn, New York, Tyson found solace and discipline in the sport of boxing. Under the tutelage of legendary trainer Cus D'Amato, Tyson honed his craft with an intensity and ferocity that surpassed his young age. Tyson won his first 19 professional fights by knockout - 12 of them in the first round - and became youngest boxer ever to win a heavyweight title at 20 years, 4 months, and 22-days-old. But, with fame came a host of personal demons that would haunt Tyson for years to come. His tumultuous relationships, legal entanglements, and struggles with addiction to cocaine and became fodder for tabloid headlines.
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