Documentary about the life of boxer Mike Tyson coming soon to Netflix

Netflix is ​​taking an in-depth look at the life of legendary boxer Mike Tyson with a new three-part, hour-long documentary. The announcement comes after Netflix's record-breaking Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson fight, which the streamer said became the most-streamed global sporting event ever.

Known as the youngest heavyweight champion in history, at the age of 20 in 1986, the as-yet untitled docuseries “will explore the man behind the gloves,” according to Netflix, “from his meteoric rise as the “Baddest Man on the Planet” to his personal struggles – including a period of incarceration and widely publicized struggles (i.e. finances, substance abuse, in-ring controversies) – and eventual redemption.”



“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 (pictured). “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 documentary is directed and executive produced by Floyd Russ (American Manhunt: The Boston Marathon Bombing). It joins Netflix’s growing slate of sports programming, which includes Simone Biles Rising, Quarterback, Receiver, Starting 5, Formula 1: Drive to Survive, Full Swing and more, as well as live programming like the upcoming NFL Christmas Gameday and WWE.