Earlier than boxing nice Mike Tyson will get again into the ring to struggle once more, he’ll be returning to the theatrical stage to carry out his newest one-man present.
“Return of the Mike” will kick off in November, enjoying completely at Onerous Rock Reside venues throughout the nation. The present will hit the Onerous Rock Reside at Etess Area at Onerous Rock Lodge & On line casino Atlantic Metropolis on Jan. 23. Basic sale tickets go on sale Friday.
Described as an “honest, hilarious performance showcasing the legend like you’ve never seen him before,” the brand new manufacturing follows the previous heavyweight champion’s earlier foray on stage, “Undisputed Truth,” which performed a sold-out, restricted engagement at Broadway’s Longacre Theater in 2012. Spike Lee directed the manufacturing, scripted by Tyson’s third spouse Lakiha “Kiki” Tyson, which aired as an HBO particular a yr later.
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Mike Tyson takes half in a curtain name on opening night time of “Mike Tyson: Undisputed Truth” on Broadway in 2012. (Picture by Michael Loccisano/Getty Photographs)
In line with Monday’s announcement, the Brooklyn-born pugilist will open up about his battles with dependancy and psychological well being and supply candid reflections on his storied profession.
“After Undisputed Truth, people kept asking when I’d return, and now it’s time — no holding back, no filter,” Tyson, 59, stated in an announcement. “We’re going to have some fun, tell some truths, and remind everyone that I’m still swinging hard.”
In his Eighties heyday, the fighter generally known as “Iron Mike” fought usually within the oceanside on line casino city generally known as “Monopoly City” with heavyweight bouts towards boxers like Larry Holmes, Michael Spinks and Carl Williams.
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Mike Tyson in Atlantic Metropolis, New Jersey in 1989. (Picture by Ron Galella, Ltd./Ron Galella Assortment through Getty Photographs)
Onerous Rock Lodge & On line casino Atlantic Metropolis president George Goldhoff stated the town is glad to play host to Tyson once more.
“We’re proud that Atlantic City is one of the lucky four areas to exclusively host Return of the Mike at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City,” he stated. “The show will give our guests an intimate look at one of history’s most legendary athletes in his most candid and captivating performances yet.”
The four-city tour is scheduled to kick off on Nov. 9 in Rockford, Illinois. “Return of the Mike” will then hit Cincinnati, Ohio (Nov. 23) and Hollywood, Florida (Dec. 14) earlier than making his remaining cease in Atlantic Metropolis.
Final week, it was introduced that Tyson will tackle Floyd Mayweather Jr. in an exhibition struggle subsequent spring. His final bout with 27-year-old social media star-turned-boxer Jake Paul led to defeat final November.
