Mike Tyson is still alive … and headed back to Netflix.
Fortunately, the geriatric pugilist will not be competing (yet). Tyson will, however, bare his soul for a special three-part documentary on his life both inside and outside the ring. The former heavyweight champ is expected to reveal all the dirt from his darkest days, which include a period of incarceration, financial struggles, substance abuse, and in-ring controversies, among other well-documented incidents.
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“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,” Tyson said. “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 Tyson documentary will be directed by Floyd Russ.
record-breaking boxing match against social media star Jake Paul, a bout that came with its fair share of controversy (and embarrassing streaming issues). No word yet on the exact release date for the unflinching look at the power-punching “Iron” man, but second half of 2025 is likely a safe bet. As for Paul, it appears he’s using his Tyson victory to declare war on the world of professional boxing.
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