Jamie Foxx set to star in Mike Tyson biopic series

Mike Tyson (left) says he's producing a limited series about his life and career. Jamie Foxx (right) will play the boxing great in the project. Photos: AP

Jamie Foxx won an Oscar for his portrayal of singing legend Ray Charles. Now, he looks set to take on the life story of another iconic American - controversial boxing great Mike Tyson.

The television limited series about Tyson is in development, the boxer announced, with Antoine Fuqua (Training Day) to direct and Martin Scorsese on the production team.