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“Oh No, Here We Go Again” – Mike Tyson’s Ex-Wife Gets Real With His Biopic Starring Jamie Foxx Amidst Riverdale Success

Published 05/17/2022, 8:00 AM EDT

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The boxing legend Mike Tyson has undoubtedly had an illustrious career and has lived one of the most colorful life. The heavyweight legend’s story is truly inspiring to everyone who idolizes him, including those who aren’t familiar with the sport. 

Thus, the news regarding a biopic being made about Tyson is not at all shocking. In the biopic, renowned actor and comedian Jamie Foxx will play the role of Mike Tyson. 

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However, ‘Iron Mike’ has had his fair share of difficulties. Moreover, Tyson also had moments where some despised him for his actions. Hence, a biopic of him will show all the difficulties of his life and will undoubtedly entertain the fans.

Furthermore, Tyson’s past love life is filled with controversies. Thus, after learning about Jamie Foxx’s Mike Tyson biopic movie, one of his ex-wives had a very different reaction from what the fans had. The ex-wife being referred to here is none other than Tyson’s first wife, Robin Givens. Givens is a renowned actress and currently a star of Netflix’s popular series, Riverdale. 

In an exclusive interview with the PEOPLE, Givens shared her unfiltered reaction to Jamie Foxx’s Mike Tyson biopic movie. She said, “I felt this drop in the pit of my stomach and was like, ‘Oh no, here we go again.” Givens added, “I felt like the world was crumbling again.” 

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Givens is relieved after learning her relationship with ‘Iron Mike’ may not be a part of the biopic

As of now, there has been no official confirmation regarding whether Givens’s relationship with Tyson would be a part of Jamie Foxx’s Mike Tyson biopic. However, a rep of Tyson suggests their relationship won’t be a part of the biopic.

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As per the PEOPLE, a rep for Tyson said, “As of now, Mr. Tyson’s attorneys have not received any cease and desist but there isn’t nor has there been any intention of including his relationship with her in his biopic. He wishes her well in all her endeavors.”

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After learning about these pieces of news, Givens said, “I’m more than relieved.”

Relationship between Mike Tyson and now-ex-wife, Robin Givens

Per reports, the then-rising star Mike Tyson and renowned actress Robin Givens started dating in 1987. The couple married on February 7, 1988. 

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During their relationship, the pair made several headlines for various reasons. It’s a secret to none that Tyson and Givens had a very rocky relationship. 

A happy relationship turned into them despising each other; Givens filed for divorce in October 1988. A few months later, their divorce was finalized on Valentine’s Day in 1989. 

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What do you make of what Robin Givens had to say about Jamie Foxx’s Mike Tyson biopic movie? Do share with us your thoughts in the comments section down below.

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Arman Khan is a UFC author for EssentiallySports. He began following combat sports when Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor competed in 'The Money Fight' in 2017. 'The Notorious' attracted Arman to the UFC, and he became an ardent fan of professional fighting as he could draw parallels with the action from his combat sports experience and break down techniques such as striking and striking defense lucidly for the casual fans.
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