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Netflix orders Tyson docuseries

December 23, 2024

Netflix has ordered a new docuseries will take a look at the life of legendary boxer and cultural icon Mike Tyson.

Known as the youngest heavyweight champion in history (at the age of 20 in 1986), Tyson’s legacy extends far beyond the ropes of the boxing ring, cementing him as one of the most compelling and polarising figures of our time. From his meteoric rise as the ‘Baddest Man on the Planet’ to his personal struggles –  including a period of incarceration and widely publicised struggles – and eventual redemption, the series will explore the man behind the gloves.

“Having an opportunity to share my story through the reflective lens of my growth and maturity in a multi-part documentary on Netflix will be a challenging journey, yet a very welcoming one,” said Tyson. “Most people are too scared to look at their lives objectively, wanting to paint themselves as the hero of their own story.  But if we are truly objective, we know we can never be the hero in our own story.  We have to be able to face the man in the mirror, taking the good with the bad to give a full account of our contributions in this life. Netflix is the perfect platform to tell my story because of their global reach.”

The series will be produced by EverWonder Studio, DLP Media Group and Five All In The Fifth, with Floyd Russ serving as Director and Executive Producer.

The announcement comes on the heels of Tyson returning to the ring to face Jake Paul in November.

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