DVD
Chasing Tyson
Performers
Evander Holyfield, Mike Tyson, Buster Douglas.
Publication Information
[Bristol, Connecticut] : ESPN Home Entertainment, [2016]
Physical Description
1 videodisc (77 minutes) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Audience
Not rated.
Added Uniform Title
Summary
With his outsized personality and ferocious punches, Mike Tyson cast a commanding shadow over boxing in the 1980s and '90s. Even when "Iron Mike" was in prison, the heavyweight division belonged to him. Meanwhile, Evander Holyfield endured years of delay for the opportunity to take down Tyson. Though he captured the heavyweight title when he knocked out Buster Douglas, the prevailing view of the mild-mannered Holyfield was that he was a journeyman--the heavyweight champion, but never a truly great one. Though Holyfield dramatically lost and recaptured the heavyweight crown, and then lost it again, even he understood that his career would ultimately be defined by how he stood up to Tyson--if he ever got his chance. By the time of their much-hyped and oft-delayed heavyweight title bout in November of 1996, Holyfield was 34 and considered past his prime. Four years younger, Tyson was heavily favored to be standing over another meek and easily vanquished opponent at the end. Instead we got two of the sport's most memorable fights--but for very different reasons.
Notes
Title from container.
Originally broadcast as part of the series 30 for 30, season III on ESPN in 2015.
Bonus feature: Director's statements.