With its new four-part documentary series, TYSON, Netflix will immerse viewers in the remarkable and frequently stormy life of boxing legend Mike Tyson.
Tuesday, October 13, 2026 is the documentary’s premiere date. The four episodes, each lasting roughly 60 minutes, are anticipated to be released simultaneously. The TV-MA rating applies to the series.
TYSON, which is directed by Floyd Russ, who is best known for American Manhunt and Untold: Malice at the Palace, promises an unvarnished look at one of the most well-known and contentious individuals in boxing.
The show follows Tyson’s path from a turbulent upbringing in Brooklyn to becoming the youngest heavyweight champion in boxing history at the age of 20. It looks at the controversies and personal hardships that followed Tyson’s victory, as well as the remarkable ascent that turned him into a worldwide sporting celebrity.
His incredible knockout wins, his immense renown, his legal issues, his prison term, his battles with addiction, and the financial challenges that followed his years at the top are some of the pivotal episodes highlighted. One of the most notorious incidents in boxing history—Tyson biting Evander Holyfield’s ear during their 1997 rematch—is also revisited in the documentary.
Tyson Shares His Story:
According to Netflix, the documentary mostly uses Tyson’s own words in addition to interviews with those who have known him well, including his family.
Tyson stated that he wants the project to look at his life honestly and recognize both the good and bad parts, rather than only portraying himself as a hero. Although he found the procedure difficult, he appreciated the chance to reflect on his life from a more mature standpoint.
In the docu, Tyson was seen saying:
‘I Was Addicted To Chaos’
Tyson’s relationship with chaos is one of the documentary’s most stunning themes. He considers how he went from leading a challenging existence in Brooklyn to unexpectedly being one of the most well-known individuals in the world in the opening.
Additionally, he characterizes himself as “addicted to disorder,” providing a glimpse into the inner turmoil that lies beneath the public image.
Addiction, Holyfield, Prison, and Financial Collapse:
The most dramatic episodes of Tyson’s career and personal life, such as title knockouts, his run-ins with the police, his contentious Holyfield battle, and the amazing lifestyle that surrounded his stardom, are shown to viewers in archive video.
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The show also looks at Tyson’s time behind bars, his struggles with addiction, and the financial downfall that followed his years of high income. Another significant portion of the documentary focuses on his later life, including his comeback to the public eye and his highly anticipated exhibition fight with Jake Paul in 2024.
The Story Behind The Documentary:
Floyd Russ is the director, and the producers are Alexa Ginsburg, Jacob Miller, and Jenna Millman. Floyd Russ, Ian Orefice, Bill Simmons, and Jim Gray are executive producers. Five All In The Fifth, DLP Media Group, and EverWonder Studio are all involved in the project.
The documentary was originally announced in December 2024 as a three-part project but was later expanded into four episodes. The Netflix documentary is not the only major Tyson project arriving this year.
Mike Tyson: Return of the Mike, a one-man stage special directed by Tyson’s wife, Kiki Tyson, is scheduled for release on November 3, 2026.
The production was filmed at the Seminole Hard Rock in Hollywood, Florida, and marks Tyson’s return to the stage following his acclaimed one-man show, Undisputed Truth, which debuted in 2013.
Together, the projects offer audiences a deeper look at a man whose life has moved through extraordinary highs, painful lows, controversy, reinvention and reflection.
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