Being: Mike Tyson
A glimpse of a man. A prodigious talent born from the ashes of the promise of the greatest country in the world. Humble beginnings to the biggest sports star in the world. What happens to a poor kid that's exploited and trained to attack for profit. Then the shell that's left and the emergence of the human being and his struggle to retrace it back and start again. Change it and make it fresh. Redemption for the irredeemable.
- 2013-2013
- 1 season
- Fox Sports One
- Documentary
A glimpse of a man. A prodigious talent born from the ashes of the promise of the greatest country in the world. Humble beginnings to the biggest sports star in the world. What happens to a poor kid that's exploited and trained to attack for profit. Then the shell that's left and the emergence of the human being and his struggle to retrace it back and start again. Change it and make it fresh. Redemption for the irredeemable.
Season 1 Episode Guide
6 Episodes 2013
Episode 1
The Real Deal
Sun, Sep 22, 2013 22 mins
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.
Episode 2
Quiet Before the Storm
Tue, Sep 24, 2013 22 mins
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.
Episode 3
The Corner Man
Tue, Oct 1, 2013 22 mins
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.
Episode 4
Feeding the Fire
Tue, Oct 8, 2013 22 mins
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.
Episode 5
On the Shoulders of Giants
Tue, Oct 15, 2013 22 mins
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.
Episode 6
I'm Just Mike
Tue, Oct 22, 2013 22 mins
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."