Mike Tyson shooting comedy series about life as a marijuana farmer

Mike Tyson is shopping a scripted television comedy series about his new career as a marijuana grower, according to Richard Johnson of Page Six.

The show, called "Rolling With the Punches," is being shot at Tyson Ranch, a 40-acre marijuana farm in El Segundo, Calif., that the boxing legend broke ground on earlier this year. Chuck Zito will reprise his role as Tyson's real-life bodyguard, while comedian Russell Peters will play his "useless best friend."

Tyson describes the show as being similar to Larry David's HBO series "Curb Your Enthusiasm."

"It's simple. I'm playing a retired boxer who is growing marijuana," Tyson said. "It's basically me acting like me, so people can get a look at what my life could be like in different scenarios."

Tyson's business partner, Rob Hickman, said a sizzle reel for "Rolling With the Punches" has been sent to top networks and he expects it to be on the air in the next five months.