TYSON, a documentary series tracing the life and career of Mike Tyson, will arrive on Netflix on Tuesday, October 13, 2026. The four episodes give voice to the former champion, his closest circle, and a number of witnesses from his career.
The documentary looks back at his troubled childhood in Brooklyn, his discovery of boxing, and his meteoric rise. In 1986, at age 20, Mike Tyson becomes the youngest heavyweight world champion in history, before reigning as the undisputed champion from 1987 to 1990.
The series isn’t limited to his sporting victories. It also tackles his incarceration, his struggles with addiction and money, his public breakdowns, and the controversies that have permanently marked his image and legacy.
Directed by Floyd Russ, the series draws on previously unseen archival footage and new interviews to confront the sports icon with the man who still bears the consequences. It also looks at his 2024 return to the ring against Jake Paul.
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