π¬ Tyson (2025)

Mike Tyson’s untold story comes to life in a raw, unflinching biopic that pulls no punches. From the chaos of Brooklyn streets to the heights of global fame β this is the legend behind the legend.
Genre: Biopic | Sports | Drama
Director: Antoine Fuqua (Training Day, Southpaw)
Starring:
π₯ Jamie Foxx as Mike Tyson
π¨βπ« Forest Whitaker as Cus DβAmato
π Kerry Washington as Robin Givens
βοΈ John Bernthal as Don King
π₯ Plot Summary
Before the titles. Before the knockouts. Before the scandals. There was Mike β a troubled boy shaped by violence, fear, and a desperate need for love. Tyson (2025) chronicles the explosive rise, shocking fall, and complex redemption of one of the most controversial and dominant boxers in history.
From his teenage years under the guidance of trainer Cus DβAmato, to becoming the youngest heavyweight champion in the world, to prison, bankruptcy, and his battle with inner demons β Tyson doesnβt glorify. It reveals.
π₯ Why This Film Hits Hard
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Jamie Foxx’s complete transformation, physically and emotionally
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Authentic recreations of iconic fights, including the Tyson vs. Holyfield bout
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A deep dive into mental health, fame, betrayal, and forgiveness
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Executive produced by Mike Tyson himself for truth and rawness
Tagline: “Before the world called him a monster… he just wanted to be a fighter.”