The story of Mike Tyson. From his early days as a 12 year old amateur with a powerful punch, to the undisputed title of "Heavyweight Champion of the World", and ultimately to his conviction for rape. The story of his turbulent life moves quickly, never focusing for long on anything in particular.
as Mike Tyson
as Cus D'Amato
as Don King
as Bill Clayton
as Rory Holloway
as Jim Jacobs
as Kevin Rooney
as Teddy Atlas
as Robin Givens
as Ruth Roper
as Young Mike Tyson
as Camille Ewald
as Desiree Washington
as Baranski
as Young Rodney Tyson
as Young Teenage Girl
as Carl King
as Johnny Gill
as Sportswriter #1
as Sportswriter #2
as Attorney Winston
as Barbara Walters
as Proprietress
as Young Denise Tyson
as Michael Hayes
as Nurse
as Japanese Girl
as Harlem Girl #3
as Rev. Williams
as Sportswriter #3
as Candy Striper (uncredited)