Jamie Foxx knocked out of Mike Tyson biopic despite boxer's hope to make it work

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Mike Tyson in the movie biopic of his life.Tyson confirmed that Foxx's planned collaboration with Hollywood star Martin Scorsese is not coming to life.Foxx has been working on the project for eight years and had been bulking up and boxing training to portray the former undisputed heavyweight champion back in 2020.READ MORE:Mike Tyson sends Jamie Foxx warning over playing heavyweight after ripped pic appearsLast year Tyson and Foxx, who is riding high as Netflix's top movie with Day Shift, spoke of a deal to finally get the life story on screen.But Tyson says that the project is on ice as Foxx is out.The Vegas business associate said: "Mike has been telling people Jamie is no longer going to be playing him. "They are friends apparently, but somehow the whole proposal of Jamie starting off as 20-something Mike is not going to work. "They are scouring casting agencies for an athlete who can act.

It is such a shame as Jamie has been telling people for years about playing Mike. "Not only does he have his voice and body gestures down perfectly, but his body was in tremendous shape.''Last year Iron Mike, Scorsese and Foxx announced a limited series called Tyson with Terence Winter writing the script."I have been looking to tell my story for quite some time," Tyson, 54, said in a statement. "With the recent launch of [Tyson's sports league] Legends Only League and the excitement from fans following my return to the ring, now feels like the perfect moment."He continued: "I look forward to collaborating with Martin, Antoine Fuqua, Jamie, and the entire creative team to bring audiences a series that not only captures my professional and personal journey but also inspires and entertains."Foxx insisted: "I know him.