Series synopsis
Mike Tyson: The Knockout is an American drama television series that premiered on ABC on May 25, 2021. It ended on June 1, 2021.
Viewers go ringside for a main event that chronicles former champion Mike Tyson's climb, crash and comeback, from his difficult childhood to becoming undisputed world champion to his 1992 rape conviction and his personal struggles.
Premise
Viewers go ringside for a main event that chronicles former champion Mike Tyson's climb, crash and comeback, from his difficult childhood to becoming undisputed world champion to his 1992 rape conviction and his personal struggles.
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 2 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 2 | May 25, 2021 | June 1, 2021 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Mike Tyson's youth and his transition from a bullied kid once he discovers his true power, which becomes the basis for his reputation as "The Baddest Man on the Planet." |
May 25, 2021 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Examining Mike Tyson's conviction and prison sentence for raping an 18-year-old, including the cultural conversation that ensued throughout the trial as the public grappled with ideas around victimization and the fall of a hero. |
June 1, 2021 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | ABC |
|---|---|
| First aired | May 25, 2021 |
| Last aired | June 1, 2021 |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Tuesday at 20:00:00 |