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Behind the Mask
- Narrated by: Tyson Fury - introduction, Jake Wood
- Length: 5 hrs and 56 mins
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Publisher's Summary
THE HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION, IN HIS OWN WORDS
Read by Pound for Pound podcast's Jake Wood, with an introduction read by Tyson Fury.
The UK's bestselling boxing book since records began. Shortlisted for the 2020 Sports Biography of the Year.
The extraordinary story of the rise and fall and rise again of Tyson Fury...
THE GYPSY KING.
A Manchester lad from Irish Traveller stock, born three months premature and weighing just a pound at birth, Tyson (named after his father's boxing hero) grew up to become one of the most unlikely heavyweight champions in history. This 'dream come true' soon turned to nightmare, however, as alcohol and cocaine abuse took hold and Tyson was stripped of his titles. What followed was the darkest moment of his life - detailed in this book for the first time - in which he came within seconds of ending everything.
THE PEOPLE'S CHAMPION.
Like all the greatest stories, though, there is redemption and Tyson defies all the odds and literally drags himself to his feet. 10 million people around the globe watched Fury fight Wilder in the biggest fight of the boxing calendar. Speaking candidly about his struggles with mental health, this is Tyson Fury as you have never seen him before.
A BRITISH ICON.
Behind the Mask is an unflinching autobiography from the greatest boxer of our time and a man who has demonstrated strength of a very different kind by conquering his demons.
'One of sport's most heart-warming stories' SUNDAY TIMES, SPORTS BOOK OF THE YEAR
'A must-read for any boxing fan.' WORLD BOXING NEWS
'If you know someone who's a fan of the People's Champion, then they'll love this.' TALKSPORT
'It's a great book. If I could read, I'd buy it.' BILLY JOE SAUNDERS, WBO World Super-Middleweight Champion
'I didn't believe boxers could be role models, but Tyson Fury has changed my mind... This 30-year-old Mancunian has made us all think twice about the possibilities of redemption.' SIMON KELNER, INDEPENDENT
'An amazing family... An amazing story' RICHARD & JUDY
'Tyson Fury has become Britain's most unlikely inspirational figure... the sight of a broken Fury caught a mood with the public. Never was the epithet "People's Champion" more apt' RON LEWIS, THE TIMES
'Incredible stories... you don't have to be a boxing fan to enjoy it' SCOTT MILLS, BBC RADIO 1
'Tyson Fury is an amazing real-life champion' SYLVESTER STALLONE, star of Rocky
'You may not have any interest in boxing at all and you will find this story about Tyson's life fascinating' BBC RADIO 5 LIVE
'An unusual, heartening story, nicely told. There is much to amaze and admire' SUNDAY TIMES
'Fury delivers on his Behind The Mask promise. Beneath the rowdy showmanship is a gifted athlete with bottomless reservoirs of determination and a rare willingness to be frank about his vulnerability to depression.' THE SPORTSMAN
PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.
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- Anonymous User
- 06-06-2020
Well Done Tyson 👏👏👏
Really good story and inspiring, especially when you can relate to mental health. 4 Stars.
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- Mikey
- 07-01-2020
Tyson Fury - Baring his Soul
An interesting and well written account of Tyson’s battle with mental health, its manisfestations and how faith, family and friends help him overcome it. Many of us have heard of people with mental health problems but are not aware of how the disease actually affects a person. This is borne out clearly in the daily life of Tyson. It would have been better if the book was narrated fully by Tyson and delved more into the fighter’s psyche that made him one of UK’s best boxers. A very good read none the less. He is an inspiration to all of us who face our own devils.
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- Hank
- 07-04-2021
Good read
Interesting though I think it'll be more interesting when he meets Wilder again in number 3. If he keeps fit and trains solidly for it he'll beat Wilder and Joshua. I love how he always gives praise and glory to Jesus after each match. That's pretty awesome. Myself being someone who also suffers from depression I really appreciated his brutal honesty about his struggle with it too. As a person outside the ring he's definitely gone up the ranks in my books. Recommend.
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- Daniel Trpenovski
- 12-08-2021
Outstanding audio book! 👍🏼👍🏼
I really enjoyed listening to this audio book as I learnt a lot about mental health issues.
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- Anonymous User
- 03-12-2021
Amazing glimps into the life of the gypsy king!
Amazing book… enough said. Hail the Gypsy King!
If your struggling with depression & Anxiety or are battling through some dark times. This is a great book to help you through and understand that your not alone and that ANYBODY no matter their status in life can be bitten by the Depression dog.
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- Anonymous User
- 24-12-2019
prefer it was read entirely by Tyson fury
prefer it was read entirely by Tyson fury and not just the introduction. overall enjoyable tho
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- S. Meehan
- 21-06-2022
Honest book about boxing and depression
It is pleasing that the author had the courage to open up about his mental health. The book offers hope to those battling their own struggles.
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- Anonymous User
- 06-06-2020
The greatest heavyweight of our time
Tyson Furys story is one for the ages. A story of the unwitting hero who wasn't supposed t be where he was but through unyielding faith, determination and application rose above all.
An amazing story.
I just wish it Was Mr Fury reading it.
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- Anonymous User
- 13-01-2020
Courage
a book to remember. fight the good fight and never ever give up, Ever. #gypsyking
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- jay vee
- 24-02-2020
You can achieve anything
If Tyson can come back from all the troubles he had and become heavyweight champion, anyone can achieve anything
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