S1 E2 ∙ Monster ∙

Trainer Cus D'Amato attempts to teach 13-year-old Mike how to become the youngest heavyweight champion of all time by giving him discipline, extremely honed skills and an ego.

G

Contains Strong Language and Violence

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  • S1 E1 · Thief

    The controversial boxer reflects on his childhood in Brownsville, New York.

  • S1 E2 · Monster

    Cus D'Amato teaches 13-year-old Mike how to become the youngest heavyweight champion of all time.

  • S1 E3 · Lover

    As he battles with his demons, Mike falls hard for actress Robin Givens and heads into a disaster.

  • S1 E4 · Meal Ticket

    Mike embarks on an excessive lifestyle that causes him to lose his title to Buster Douglas.

  • S1 E5 · Desiree

    1991 - Desiree Washington, an 18-year-old student and Miss Black America contestant, accuses Mike of rape.

  • S1 E6 · Jailbird

    Mike reflects on his three years behind bars at the Indiana Department of Corrections.

  • S1 E7 · Cannibal

    Mike's desperation to relaunch his boxing career leads to an infamous fight with Evander Holyfield.

  • S1 E8 · Phoenix

    Mike faces his demons as he comes to terms with who he really is.