Jamie Foxx Wants To Play Mike Tyson In Biopic

Jamie Foxx says he wants to bring Mike Tyson's life story to the movie screen and believes that he's the one that can portray him. He says:

"I think I would have to play Mike Tyson. I've talked to Mike several times and his story is the most tragic American story...Mike's story is
about what America and the world is about today...Coming up at 18 years old and getting his $60 million and not teaching him what taxes are about, about vultures, about people who will never be real with you as long as you have the money...I'm working on securing the rights to the movie." source

I think Jamie is a very talented actor and I do believe that he could pull it off unlike some other wannabe "actors" *cough*Beyonce. But is it wise for him to portray another life figure after already receiving the highest of accolades for his portrayal of Ray Charles?