Jamie Foxx to play Mike Tyson in boxer’s take on his life

<p>LOS ANGELES &mdash; Mike Tyson is getting in the TV drama ring against himself.</p>
<p>On the heels of Hulu’s announcement of a Tyson miniseries to be made without his involvement, the boxing great said he’s producing a limited series starring Jamie Foxx. Filmmaker Martin Scorsese and Foxx also are among the producers.</p>
<p>“I have been looking to tell my story for quite some time,” Tyson said in a statement Monday. He said he looks forward to creating a series that “not only captures my professional and personal journey but also inspires and entertains.”</p>
<p>The announcement did not include when and on what outlet it will be shown.</p>
<p>Tyson called this “perfect moment” for the project, citing the Legends Only League he launched last November with his exhibition fight against Roy Jones Jr. The pay-per-view event included other bouts and music acts.</p>
<p>Last month, Hulu said it had ordered the eight-episode series “Iron Mike,” saying it would explore the “the wild, tragic and controversial life and career” of a polarizing athlete. A release date wasn’t announced.</p>
<p>Tyson took to social media at the time to slam the production, calling it “cultural misappropriation" and saying he wasn’t being compensated for his story. Hulu didn’t respond to a request for comment on his remarks.</p>