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James "Buster" Douglas (born April 7, 1960) is an American former professional boxer who competed between 1981 and 1999. He reigned as undisputed world heavyweight champion in 1990 after knocking out Mike Tyson. He also defeated other heavyweight world champions Oliver McCall, Trevor Berbick, and Greg Page.
Mike Tyson vs. Buster Douglas, billed as Tyson is Back!, was a professional boxing match that occurred at the Tokyo Dome on February 11, 1990. The then-undefeated, undisputed heavyweight champion Tyson lost by knockout to the 42:1 underdog Douglas.
- Mike Tyson
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Feb 7, 2020 · Buster Douglas, a 42-to-1 underdog, knocked out Mike Tyson in Tokyo to become the undisputed heavyweight champion of the world. The Desert Sun interviews Douglas and other former boxers about the shocking fight and its impact.
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Feb 11, 2019 · Relive Buster Douglas' 10th-round knockout of then-unbeaten “Iron” Mike Tyson in their heavyweight title fight in Tokyo, Japan, on February 11, 1990. Douglas’ win is considered one of the ...
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Mike Tyson vs. Buster Douglas. February 11, 1990 HBO Broadcast Tokyo Dome Tokyo, Japan Widely considered the biggest upset in sports history. Douglas entered the fight as a 42-1 underdog.
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Apr 9, 2020 · For three decades now, one of the best surviving stories from the famed James “Buster” Douglas-Mike Tyson fight week lived on through several rounds of barstool conversations.
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Feb 10, 2015 · COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — An uppercut and three follow-up punches made James “Buster” Douglas a household name. And 25 years later, the brief heavyweight champion is still pleased his knockout of Mike Tyson ranks among the biggest upsets in sports.