LOS ANGELES -- Mike Tyson is getting in the TV drama ring against himself.
On the heels of Hulu's announcement of a Tyson miniseries to be made without his involvement, the boxing great said he's producing a limited series starring Jamie Foxx. Filmmaker Martin Scorsese and Foxx also are among the producers.
``I have been looking to tell my story for quite some time,'' Tyson said in a statement Monday. He said he looks forward to creating a series that ``not only captures my professional and personal journey but also inspires and entertains.''
The announcement did not include when and on what outlet it will be shown.
Tyson called this ``perfect moment'' for the project, citing the Legends Only League he launched last November with his exhibition fight against Roy Jones Jr. The pay-per-view event included other bouts and music acts.
Last month, Hulu said it had ordered the eight-episode series ``Iron Mike,'' saying it would explore the ``the wild, tragic and controversial life and career'' of a polarizing athlete. A release date wasn't announced.
Tyson took to social media at the time to slam the production, calling it ``cultural misappropriation'' and saying he wasn't being compensated for his story. Hulu didn't respond to a request for comment on his remarks.