In November 2025, boxing icon Mike Tyson will launch his brand-new one-man show called “Return of the Mike,” which will take place on stage instead of in the ring.
After the popularity of his 2013 Broadway play, Mike Tyson: Undisputed Truth, which gave fans an unvarnished glimpse into his chaotic life and career, Tyson is making his first significant stage appearance in over ten years with this performance.
As per ESPN, Tyson will revisit some of the most significant — and challenging — periods of his life in “Return of the Mike,” which is expected to be an honest and intensely intimate self-analysis.
The program will examine his rise to international fame as the world’s youngest heavyweight champion, among other things:
1. His battles with addiction and mental health
2.His recent legal and health challenges
3.Reflections on his 2025 exhibition fight with Jake Paul
4.Lessons learned from fame, failure, and forgiveness
“This is my chance to tell the truth in my own way.”, Tyson said in an interview.
Lakiha “Kiki” Spicer Tyson, Mike’s wife of sixteen years, wrote and directed the script for Return of the Mike. Additionally, she co-wrote “Undisputed Truth,” his prior stage performance.
Spicer is credited with creating the emotional depth of the program by fusing vulnerability, honesty, and humor to highlight fresh facets of Tyson’s character.
Four live shows at Hard Rock Live locations across the US will be part of the Return of the Mike tour.
Venue Details:
•November 9, 2025 at Hard Rock Casino, Rockford, Illinois
•November 23, 2025 Hard Rock Casino, Cincinnati, Ohio
•December 14, 2025 Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Hollywood, Florida (to be filmed for streaming release)
•January 23, 2026 Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey
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Tickets went on presale on September 9, 2025. General sales began on September 12, 2025 through Hard Rock Live outlets and official ticketing partners.
Meanwhile, the December 14 show in Hollywood, Florida, will be professionally filmed and released on a major streaming platform in 2026. Industry sources say the streaming deal could exceed seven figures, signaling continued global interest in Tyson’s life story.
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Even at 59, Mike Tyson remains one of the most compelling figures in sports and entertainment. While fans have watched him evolve from a fierce heavyweight champion to a reflective cultural icon, ‘Return of the Mike’ appears poised to mark yet another transformation — one of healing and storytelling.