However, I have taken every possible step within the parameters of U.K. Because of new immigration laws, my status for entry is no longer eligible. In his book of the same name, Tyson seems to take a more rigorous look at his own culpability than in this staged version - which, in the end, appears to be more marketing ploy than personal or social excavation.A statement from Tyson posted on Live Nation reads, 'With great disappoint I have to cancel the U.K. Tyson does not mention either of his other two wives, or any of his seven living children. It is a moving moment that the show in no way exploits, but its presence points out the flaws of what has preceded it. His only sin, it seems, was being stupid.Īlthough the show does not truly build to a particular point, the narrative climax comes with Tyson describing the tragic death of his 4-year-old daughter, Exodus, in 2009. That list ranges from Givens to larger, more amorphous things like sudden success and the huge gap between his Brownsville life and his celebrity. Tyson “takes responsibility” by identifying the forces that conspired against him. Indeed, as “Undisputed Truth” proceeds, it takes on something of an aggrieved tone. He doesn’t feel much better about his former manager, Don King, whom he blames for his financial ruin. Tyson’s jovial demeanor also chills to mean-spiritedness when discussing his former wife, Robin Givens, against whom he still apparently nurses quite a grudge. “I did not rape Desiree Washington,” he says with sudden coldness, “and that’s all I’ll say about that.” Others, meanwhile, including and especially his rape conviction and the incident of Evander Holyfield’s ear - are glossed over. Some stories go on too long - a disjointed recounting of a brawl with Mitch Green and a bizarre encounter with a young Brad Pitt. Unfortunately, the novelty of seeing Mike Tyson lightheartedly discuss his wretched childhood and telling colorful tales of mentor Cus D’Amato soon wears thin. There are times when he lapses into incomprehensible street patter and others when he stands like a student groping for the next stanza of “The Rime of the Ancient Mariner.” Still, it’s no easy task engaging a live audience’s attention for an hour and a half while talking exclusively about oneself.

His still-formidable presence and athletic grace easily wins half the battle, but, the many references to his speech-coach aside, he handles a 90-minute monologue with relative deftness. With his famously soft voice and considerable comedic timing, Tyson is very comfortable on stage.

Undisputed Truth by Mike Tyson