Mike Tyson: Iron Mike Will Be Must-See on Broadway with Spike Lee in His Corner

Here's a simple equation for you: Mike Tyson plus Spike Lee equals Broadway gold.

The two compelling and polarizing figures are joining forces to bring Tyson's one man show, Mike Tyson: Undisputed Truth, to the Longacre Theatre in New York, and the results should be incredible.

Tyson has been performing the show—which is basically the world's most entertaining confessional—in Las Vegas, and under the guidance of Lee, he will make a few minor changes to his act before bringing it to Broadway from July 31 to August 5.

While this combination may make some people cringe, it has all the ingredients to be one of the most fascinating shows in Broadway history. 

There's the compelling central figure in Tyson, a socially conscious and charismatic architect in Lee and enough juicy subject matter to satisfy even the most demanding audience. 

Tyson's story is a complex and seemingly endless one, as the man with the lisp and the facial tattoo often comes across as anything but sane. However, he is one of the most self-aware athletic figures of his generation, and with his unbelievable triumphs and failures, his words are always worth your time.

Even without the tribulations, Tyson's story about ascending up the boxing ladder is amazing. Throw in the cocaine, the prostitutes, the rape conviction, the jail time, the psychiatric ward, the biting of Evander Holyfield's ear, the threat to eat Lennox Lewis' children and an interesting tale about Brad Pitt that I won't spoil for you, and you've got yourself one hell of a show.

Tickets for Tyson's performance are between $75 and $199, and I can guarantee it will be worth every penny.

When Mike Tyson bears his soul, the results are always interesting. His words are shocking yet inspiring, blunt yet insightful. He tip-toes the line between brilliance and insanity like few others before him, and just like in the ring, he's unbelievably captivating on the stage.

Add in Spike Lee working his magic behind the scenes, and this is sure to be one of the best events in Broadway's illustrious history.