Taking on Tyson

Taking on Tyson

Documentary 2011

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Taking on Tyson follows enigmatic Mike Tyson as he enters a whole new realm of competition: pigeon racing. His pigeons have always provided him with tranquility and escape from his tumultuous life and now they are his new outlet for sport. Watch as he and his close friends find self-awareness and inner peace through these birds.

Documentary 2011

Starring Mike Tyson

EPISODE 1

Mike's Homecoming

Mike Tyson immerses himself in pigeon racing.

42 min · 11 Mar 2011
EPISODE 2

Mike Gets Ready to Rumble

Mike Tyson and his team enter their first pigeon race.

42 min · 18 Mar 2011
EPISODE 3

The Birth of Team Tyson

Mike Tyson challenges three prestigious pigeon clubs in New York to a charity race.

42 min · 25 Mar 2011
EPISODE 4

Battle in the Bronx

Team Tyson takes part in a big race for a charity that helps kids in rough areas of the city.

42 min · 1 Apr 2011
EPISODE 5

Could've Been a Contender

Team Tyson faces challenges, the coop caretakers have a family crisis.

42 min · 8 Apr 2011
EPISODE 6

Last Man Standing

Mike creates the "Tyson Challenge Cup" in a challenge to the New York bird world.

42 min · 15 Apr 2011

Mike Tyson

Self
Malcolm Brinkworth

Producer
Mike Tyson

Producer
Jason Carey

Producer

About

Taking on Tyson

DOCUMENTARY

Taking on Tyson follows enigmatic Mike Tyson as he enters a whole new realm of competition: pigeon racing. His pigeons have always provided him with tranquility and escape from his tumultuous life and now they are his new outlet for sport. Watch as he and his close friends find self-awareness and inner peace through these birds.

Information

Studio: Animal Planet
Released: 2011

Languages

Original Audio: English (United States)
Audio and Subtitles