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Mike Tyson Accuses Hulu of Stealing His Story

Mike Tyson has accused Hulu of stealing his story to produce “Mike,” an upcoming limited series about his life and career.

The boxing legend took aim at the streaming giant in a series of scathing social media posts voicing his displeasure with the show and Hulu’s handling of the production. Set to debut on Aug. 25, the eight-episode series “explores the tumultuous ups and downs of Tyson’s boxing career and personal life - from being a beloved global athlete to a pariah and back again.”

Tyson, 56, shared an Instagram post Saturday with a caption calling Hulu the “streaming version of the slave master” and claimed the company “stole my story and didn’t pay me.