Tyson

A troubled teen, Mike Tyson begins training under Cus D'Amato. D'Amato builds a close circle around him—Jimmy Jacobs, Bill Cayton, and Kevin Rooney—stressing the importance of surrounding Tyson with trustworthy people to keep him on track. The mentor asserts that as long as Tyson keeps good influences nearby, he can stay out of trouble.

D'Amato's health declines and he passes away, leaving Tyson under the stewardship of Jacobs. Jacobs begins steering his growing career, maintaining the team's core; Cayton and Rooney stay involved, shaping Tyson's training and public image. The loss marks a turning point as Tyson depends more on his management under Jacobs.

In Las Vegas, Tyson confronts Trevor Berbick for the WBC heavyweight championship. At twenty years old, he claims the title, becoming the youngest heavyweight champion in boxing history. The victory sets the tone for his meteoric rise.

The following year, Tyson faces Tony Tucker in a bid to unify the heavyweight titles. He secures the championship once more, reinforcing his dominance inside the ring. Public fascination with Tyson grows as his aura of invincibility expands.

Away from the ring, Tyson announces his marriage to his pregnant girlfriend, actress Robin Givens, triggering intense media attention. The couple's relationship becomes a focal point for fans and detractors alike. The marriage coincides with mounting pressure on his camp and brand.

Tragedy strikes as Jacobs dies from leukemia, shaking Tyson's support system. Cayton remains at the helm of Tyson's career, guiding public and professional decisions. The loss creates new tensions as Don King enters the promotional landscape.

Don King emerges as a new promotional force offering to advance Tyson's ascent. Tyson initially declines the proposal, wary of shifting alliances. After consideration, he accepts King's offer, entangling his career with a controversial promoter.

Robin suffers a miscarriage, though later revelations complicate the narrative by showing the pregnancy was never real. Tyson's temper erupts, leading to a brutal display where he knocks out two training partners. Rooney confronts him with painful truths about the relationship.

In 1988, Tyson faces Michael Spinks and wins, a defining victory that bolsters his legend. The win is celebrated by fans even as tensions simmer within his camp over how to guide his evolving career.

A high-profile Barbara Walters interview places Tyson's mental health under a media spotlight. Public questions about his temperament and behavior intensify as the spotlight widens beyond the ring. The interview fuels a complex image of Tyson in popular culture.

Police arrive at Robin's residence following Tyson's erratic behavior, and sheaccuses him of emotional abuse, pursuing a divorce. The domestic turmoil adds pressure to Tyson's personal narrative and public image. The situation underscores the fragility of his private life.

In Tokyo on February 11, 1990, Tyson meets Buster Douglas and is defeated by knockout. The loss shatters the perception of invincibility and reshapes the trajectory of his career. It marks a significant turning point as his dominance begins to erode.

In 1991, Tyson is convicted of the rape of Desiree Washington and sentenced to six years in prison. Rooney also files a civil damages suit against him. The conviction marks a dramatic fall from grace, ending the first era of his career.

Tyson is released in 1995 and signals a comeback, with Don King remaining his promoter. However, King remains entangled in legal troubles over insurance fraud, complicating Tyson's return to the sport. The post-prison chapter begins with renewed ambition but fraught with external pressures.