Being Mike Tyson

A six-part documentary series offering viewers a raw and cinematic look at the former heavyweight champ. Not a look back, but instead, a look inward at one of the most iconic and divisive characters in recent history.

Storyline

First Aired

2013-09-22
Last Aired

2013-10-22
Creator
Genre

Documentary
Seasons

1
Episodes

6
Status

Ended
Language

English
Network

Fox Sports 1

Keywords:

boxer sports boxing

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Season 1

1. The Real Deal

In one of their first extended encounters since the 1997 ear-biting , Mike visits former rival Evander...More

In one of their first extended encounters since the 1997 ear-biting , Mike visits former rival Evander Holyfield and explores their uniquely shared experiences - both highs and lows.Less

22mins 2013-09-22

2. Quiet Before the Storm

Mike's one-man show stops first in Indianapolis. Battling his own anxiety about how he will be receive...More

Mike's one-man show stops first in Indianapolis. Battling his own anxiety about how he will be received, he begins this personal journey to be embraced as a legitimate entertainer.Less

22mins 2013-09-24

3. The Corner Man

Mike visits with sports legend and personal hero, Jim Brown, and discusses marriage, fidelity and pare...More

Mike visits with sports legend and personal hero, Jim Brown, and discusses marriage, fidelity and parenting. Mike shares his own shortcomings as he strives to be a role model.Less

22mins 2013-10-01

4. Feeding the Fire

Mike brings his wife Kiki back to where it all began for him as a boxer - Cus D'Amato's boxing gym in ...More

Mike brings his wife Kiki back to where it all began for him as a boxer - Cus D'Amato's boxing gym in the Catskills - where he explores the true influence that Cus had on him.Less

22mins 2013-10-08

5. On the Shoulders of Giants

As Mike reflects upon his own legacy, he connects with greats who came before him. He attends a UFC ev...More

As Mike reflects upon his own legacy, he connects with greats who came before him. He attends a UFC event with Dana White, who highlights how Mike's legacy helped bridge boxing and MMA.Less

22mins 2013-10-15

6. I'm Just Mike

Mike's tour comes to a close and he continues his journey. He tries his hand at stand-up and visits hi...More

Mike's tour comes to a close and he continues his journey. He tries his hand at stand-up and visits his childhood neighborhood, for a glimpse of life before he became "Iron Mike Tyson."Less