: An excerpt from Kriegel's book published by ESPN details a pivotal, grueling fight Tyson had at 14 against an opponent named O'Rourke, where he considered quitting before his coach pushed him through.
: At 14, he was already described as a "beast" with the physique of a grown man, frequently knocking out adult sparring partners. Adam color - Facebook Tyson 14yo
: This academic paper, available on Academia.edu , provides an in-depth psychological look at Tyson's development, including his formative years. : An excerpt from Kriegel's book published by
: By age 13, Tyson had already been arrested 38 times before a counselor at a youth detention center introduced him to trainer Cus D'Amato. available on Academia.edu