After Muhammad Ali retired for good, the sport featured more than one champion and an array of excellent talent but lacked charisma or gate appeal.
Now, thanks to a newly announced Netflix documentary, fans will get to see a different side of the former undisputed world heavyweight champion. The series, which will premiere next month, is from the same brain trust that brought you “American Manhunt: O.J. Simpson. The documentary will detail Tyson’s meteoric rise from prospect to the youngest heavyweight world champion in boxing history. The docu-series will also explore Tyson’s dramatic fall from grace, his comeback to the ring, and his journey post-retirement. The trailer for Tyson details various aspects of the former world champion’s life, personality, and personas. The trailer starts with Tyson’s rapid ascent into the mainstream, not just the boxing consciousness.
The first eight seconds show clips of the former champion in the ring, wrestling with a tiger, and being led away in handcuffs. In essence, these three clips encapsulate not only Tyson’s approach but also the storm that always surrounded him.