Mike vs. Tyson
He's the most fearsome fighter of our time and the world's most controversial athlete. Even with his days on the ring drawing to a close, he remains the biggest box office attraction in sport. This convicted rapist became a devout convert to Islam, and is idolized by a generation of young Black men and women on both sides of the Atlantic. Mike vs. Tyson examines the man described as a monster by his critics and a hero by his fans. it takes the viewer beyond the media's oversimplified image of Tyson and shows the many sides of his conflicted personality. Exclusive footage shows Tyson in the ring, with friends, at prayer - and on a million-dollar shopping spree! The program features Tyson on Tyson, as well as recent interviews with friends, associates, and leading figures in the boxing world. Also includes an exclusive interview with the reigning heavyweight champion of the world, Lennox Lewis. This is the startling true story of the notorious former heavyweight champion, whose greatest opponent would always be himself. Has he bitten off more than he can chew?