Mike Tyson, the heavyweight legend, has always remained on the headlines for his achievements, aura, and global popularity. Starting from his boxing accolades to his personal life, Tyson has always been the center of attraction for his fans.
While he is 54 now and far from in-ring action, Tyson’s life journey continues to garner a lot of attention. ABC has recently made a docu-series on the youngest heavyweight champion, sending several fans into a frenzy.
While Tyson has always been an open book to the world, this docu-series will seemingly reveal some unknown facts about his life and career. Mike Tyson will also be featured in it and the champion will open up about himself.
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That said Jamie Foxx is also set to reportedly play Iron Mike’s character in a Netflix production somewhere down the line, which will be directed by the legendary Martin Scorsese.
Hence, ‘Iron’ Mike Tyson is rightly getting hold of the cinematic universe. But the recent teaser of his documentary has garnered different opinions.
Umpteen fans have expressed their love for Tyson, but many have ridiculed him for a few controversial stunts. Here’s a look at how netizens have reacted to Mike Tyson’s documentary trailer.
Leave this man alone
— Matt Comnick (@mattcomnick) May 24, 2021
Boy, this Mike Tyson story I’m watching is CRAZY! Robin Givens and Don King was NOT COOL! pic.twitter.com/KXu4nJGFrL
— Christopher L Garner (@itscmonsta) May 26, 2021
Watching this Mike Tyson doc on ABC and all I can think about is this pic.twitter.com/rgabDENZ4m
— MagicMackXXXL (@BigOrangeMack) May 26, 2021
Lovin this Mike Tyson documentary so far #MikeTysonTheKnockout pic.twitter.com/CKNoaLkzH7
— Zechs Merquise (@bwoceo) May 26, 2021
Watching Part 1 of #TheKnockout. Mike Tyson reminds of a young James Kirkland. James was such a natural fighter, powerful, gifted but misguided. If only Kirkland had a Cus D’Amato or a Jim Jacobs in his life…
— Sergio Mora (@TheLatinSnake_) May 26, 2021
This Mike Tyson documentary actually made me trear up
— 🦒🌻🤟🏽 (@ayymarcela) May 26, 2021
Watching Mike Tyson, The Knockout on ABC. Awesome biography!
— JP Pauley (@JPPauley) May 26, 2021
Hard public crash down? The guy raped someone, beat the shit out of his wife, bit the ear off one of his opponents… Why are we celebrating him?
— All Blue (@Shaded4Her) May 25, 2021
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Mike Tyson- The boxing legend on the screen
This is not the first time Mike Tyson would appear in a cinematic televised presentation. He has appeared in several movies and is very familiar with being on-screen. While he runs his own podcast now, Mike Tyson is no less than a media personality at this point.
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Therefore, his documentary might reveal his life after the boxing ride. Moreover, 54-year-old Tyson has fought Roy Jones Jr. in a recent exhibition in November 2020. So, it can also reflect some interesting insights into that matchup and Tyson’s possible fighting future.
This documentary can also be a starter to the main course in Jamie Foxx’s portrayal of Tyson. Hene the documentary might reveal such incidents that can help us get a better grasp of the movie. Even if we exclude the movie, Tyson’s life would always garner attention and the recent scenario cites the same.
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Do you consider Tyson to be an all-time legend?
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