TYSON (1995) – HBO’s biographical drama Tyson chronicles the life of heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson, from his troubled, impoverished childhood in Brooklyn to his meteoric rise in the sport.
The film highlights his discovery by trainer Cus D’Amato, his relationship with promoter Don King, and his eventual conviction for rape in 1992.
Tyson’s upbringing in Brownsville, Brooklyn, where he dealt with neighborhood bullies and a life of petty crime before finding an outlet in boxing, takes center stage as the film’s opening. His development under legendary trainer Cus D’Amato, who became a crucial father figure and built Tyson into the youngest undisputed heavyweight champion in history. This moves the film toward its unfortunate climax.
What follows is the unraveling of his personal life, his manipulation by the boxing business (including promoter Don King), and his highly publicized relationship with Robin Givens.
