Jamie Foxx to Play Mike Tyson in Limited Series with Antoine Fuqua Directing, Martin Scorsese Producing

Variety is reporting that Jamie Foxx will play boxing great Mike Tyson in a new biographical limited series

Tyson, which will tell the life of the legendary boxer, will be directed and executive produced by Antoine Fuqua. Martin Scorsese will also executive produce via his Sikelia Productions. Rick Yorn, Ian Montone, Chuck Pacheco and James Barnett will also executive produce for LBI Entertainment. Mike Tyson and Kiki Tyson will also executive produce with Sophie Watts and John Ryan Jr. for Mike Tyson's Legends Only League. The League's Azim SPicer will associate produce. Colin Preston is writing the series.

In a statement, Tyson said he has been waiting to tell his life story to his audience.

"I have been looking to tell my story for quite some time,” he said. “With the recent launch of Legends Only League and the excitement from fans following my return to the ring, now feels like the perfect moment. I look forward to collaborating with Martin, Antoine, Jamie, and the entire creative team to bring audiences a series that not only captures my professional and personal journey but also inspires and entertains.”

Tyson made worldwide headlines when he became the youngest ever heavyweight champion in boxing history in 1986 at the age of 20. He remained a major force in boxing for years and is widely considered one of the greatest heavyweight fighters of all time. But his life outside the ring attracted perhaps even more attention, with Tyson becoming infamous for his wild exploits. He was also accused of serious mental and physical abuse by his wife, Robin Givens, and was convicted of rape in 1992, ultimately serving less than three years in prison.