MIKE TYSON LEGENDARY STAR AT SPORTEL

PRESS RELEASE 09.10.2014 MIKE TYSON LEGENDARY STAR AT SPORTEL GOLDEN PODIUM AWARDS Wednesday, OCTOBER 8 AT 7:30 pm – Grimaldi Forum SPORTEL has the pleasure and privilege to announce one of the most recognized faces on the planet, Mike Tyson at the prestigious Georges Bertellotti Golden Podium Awards, which will take place in the Grimaldi Forum. SPORTEL Book Prize Committee created the « SPORTEL Special Prize – Autobiography » especially for the 25th Anniversary, and it will be awarded to: Mike Tyson for his book: « UNDISPUTED TRUTH: MY AUTOBIOGRAPHY » -­‐ Ed. Blue Rider Press This exceptional edition of the Golden Podium Awards will reward the best sports images gathering sports celebrities and Olympic champions. Register to SPORTEL PRESS RELEASE 09.10.2014 Mike Tyson is a larger-­‐than-­‐life legend both in and out of the ring. Tenacious, talented, and thrilling to watch, Tyson embodies the grit and electrifying excitement of the sport. With nicknames such as “Iron” Mike, Kid Dynamite, and The Baddest Man on the Planet, it’s no surprise that Tyson’s legacy is the stuff of a legend. Tyson was one of the most feared boxers in the ring-­‐-­‐ and one look at his resume proves he is one of boxing’s greats: Aside from having been the undisputed heavyweight champion, Tyson holds the record as the youngest boxer to win the WBC, WBA and IBF world heavyweight titles. He was the first heavyweight boxer to hold the WBA, WBC and IBF titles simultaneously. In 2011 Tyson was also inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame. Tyson’s enduring mass appeal owes not only to his incomparable athleticism, but to his huge personality and unrivalled showmanship. And his ability to work a crowd extends far beyond the ring-­‐ Tyson’s current projects include: A successful boxing promotions company, Iron Mike Productions http://ironmikeproductions.com/; a New York Times bestselling memoir, “Undisputed Truth”, which will be released in paperback on October 28, 2014; and an upcoming WB animated series , “Mike Tyson Mysteries,” which will premiere on Adult Swim October 27th, 2014. Mike Tyson will present his one-­‐man show « Mike Tyson: Undisputed Truth » on 9 October at 08:30pm, live on stage at Salle des Etoiles -­‐ Sporting Monte-­‐Carlo. Information: Monte-­‐Carlo Société des Bains de Mer + 377 98 06 36 36 The coming of Mike Tyson to Monaco is a collaboration of boxing promoter and author of The Future of Boxing Alexandre Choko, le Casino de Monte-­‐Carlo, la Société des Bains de Mers and SPORTEL. www.futureofboxing.com Press Contact Virginie Zeghdar +377 93 30 41 38 [email protected] About SPORTEL: SPORTEL is the most influential business convention for the global sports media industry. Top-­‐level executives representing broadcasters, networks, international sports federations, sports and marketing agencies, production companies, content distributors, right owners, satellite providers, technology and new media providers meet twice a year at SPORTEL. This year SPORTEL celebrates its 25 anniversary: 25 years of sports excellence. Register | More on the provisional programme