S1 E5 ∙ Desiree ∙
1991 - Desiree Washington, an 18-year-old student and Miss Black America contestant, accuses Mike of rape and leads to an ugly and highly-publicised trial.
G
Contains Strong Language and Mature Themes
1991 - Desiree Washington, an 18-year-old student and Miss Black America contestant, accuses Mike of rape and leads to an ugly and highly-publicised trial.
G
Contains Strong Language and Mature Themes
The controversial boxer reflects on his childhood in Brownsville, New York.
Cus D'Amato teaches 13-year-old Mike how to become the youngest heavyweight champion of all time.
As he battles with his demons, Mike falls hard for actress Robin Givens and heads into a disaster.
Mike embarks on an excessive lifestyle that causes him to lose his title to Buster Douglas.
1991 - Desiree Washington, an 18-year-old student and Miss Black America contestant, accuses Mike of rape.
Mike reflects on his three years behind bars at the Indiana Department of Corrections.
Mike's desperation to relaunch his boxing career leads to an infamous fight with Evander Holyfield.
Mike faces his demons as he comes to terms with who he really is.