Feb 07, 2020 columbus, ohio ap thirty years afterhis startling victory against boxing titan mike tyson, buster douglas is feeling healthy and basking in the glory he says he was denied at the time. Nov 06, 2014 the race back to the sports book began shortly after buster douglas took his shirt off. James buster douglas gave the world all the drama and excitement it could. James buster douglas born april 7, 1960 is an american former professional boxer who competed between 1981 and 1999. In the last great fight, joe layden restores the fight to its rightful place in sports legend and fills in the spaces that other historians have missed. Douglas had four losses already and 421 odds against him in this bout. A 421 underdog at one sports book, buster douglas knocked out mike tyson in the 10th round. Mike tyson is a retired american boxer who competed from 19852005. Mike tyson, in full michael gerald tyson, byname iron mike, born june 30, 1966, brooklyn, new york, u. Mike tyson vs buster douglas fan scorecards eye on the ring.
Tyson is honest and unapologetic about his vices during this period, and indeed throughout the book. In november, the boxing legend published an autobiography by the same title and now comes this. Mike tyson s loss to buster douglas truly rocked the world and threw heavyweight boxing into a tumult that still resonates today. If you are a fan of boxing, this book is definitely for you. Buster douglas shocks the world with 10thround ko of mike. Feb 12, 1990 if buster douglas is the champion, then our deal with mike tyson is over, said seth abraham of home box office. In 1990, he boxed against mike tyson in tokyo dome, tokyo. The fights rarely lasted long and, in keeping with this, the era of tysons indomitability brought to an end when journeyman buster douglas floored him in tokyo in 1990 flashes quickly. Synopsis no one gave james buster douglas much of a chance when he faced iron mike tyson on february 11, 1990, in the tokyo dome. Even so, reports from tokyo of tysons training are enough to question if the champion is sabotaging his own reign.
At the time tyson was undefeated and considered to be the best boxer in the world as well as one of the most feared heavyweight champions in. At a little over 20 years and 4 months old, tyson defeated trevor berbick in 1986 in the world boxing council heavyweight championship to became the youngest competitor to. Oct, 2016 douglas entered the fight as a 421 underdog. Mike tyson, buster douglas and a moment that changed boxing forever. Indeed, he was 30 pounds overweight when he arrived in tokyo. Nov 26, 20 in february 1990 in tokyo, in one of the biggest upsets in sports history, tyson lost his world crowns to a relative journeyman fighter, the 401 rank outsider buster douglas.
Joe laydens the last great fight tells you everything you need to know about james buster douglas monumental upset of mike tyson. Why did mike tyson never have a rematch with buster. Mike didnt train, didnt bother with conditioning drills, didnt take douglas seriously, partied all night every night, drank, drugged, ran around with whores,and had long since stopped doing the things, little and big, which made him a great fig. Read on for tony calcaras look back at one of the most memorable nights in boxing history. Why did mike tyson never have a rematch with buster douglas to avenge his defeat. May 06, 2020 in february 1989, buster douglas defeated canadas trevor berbick. Nothing in his subsequent exchanges with paul holdengraber could quite live up to the moment when mike tyson took to the stage last month. After his upset ko by buster douglas, mike tyson was being handled by don king who was concerned with making money by having iron mike fight his own fighters so king. Feb 12, 2010 buster douglas s shock treatment exposed a great lie about mike tyson. He was the youngest man to win a heavyweight title belt. And he hadnt trained well, tyson claims, when he fought james buster douglas in tokyo. On february 10, 1992, an indianapolis jury found mike tyson guilty of raping miss black america contestant desiree washington. Buster douglas reveals his mum was the motivation for mike.
Mike tyson opens his heart out in autobiography the. It was on that day in tokyo, japan that james buster douglas knocked out the undisputed and undefeated heavyweight champion of the world, iron mike tyson. Mike tysons loss to buster douglas truly rocked the world and threw heavyweight boxing into a tumult that still resonates today. Buster douglas kod mike tyson 30 years ago today, shocked. Mike tyson was the heavy favourite to beat james buster douglas tyson was expecting an easy tuneup before facing evander holyfield and challenger douglas was. He held the heavyweight championship mike tyson became a professional boxer in 1985 and won a heavyweight title from trevor berbick in 1986. The event is historically significant, as the thenundefeated, undisputed heavyweight champion tyson lost by knockout to the 421 underdog douglas. Before this, he defeated greg page, who was a former champion.
Douglas was a pedestrian fighter who, on that one night, fought the. Mike tysons loss to buster douglas truly rocked the world and threw heavyweight boxing into a tumult that still. Michael gerard tyson june 30, 1966 is an american retired boxer. Dec 11, 2018 i was prepared for the standard story of tyson s rise and fall. Dec 16, 20 the fights rarely lasted long and, in keeping with this, the era of tysons indomitability brought to an end when journeyman buster douglas floored him in tokyo in 1990 flashes quickly. John johnson is the former manager of james buster douglas and the president of coach boxing, inc. Buster douglas reveals the pain behind knocking out mike tyson. Mike tysons rape trial, 25 years later indianapolis monthly. Last year, mike tyson staged a oneman broadway show, directed by spike lee, called mike tyson. Tyson was godzilla, and buster wasnt expected to be anything more than a moth for tyson to swat away, much less mothra. At the reform school, social worker and boxing aficionado bobby stewart recognized his. At 5foot10 and with a reach of 71 inches, tyson holds a career record of 506 with 44 wins coming by ko. The winner of the match will become the undisputed world champion and will also book a fight with the undefeated evander holyfield.
Challenger james buster douglas, stands over champion mike tyson who fell on his back after taking a series of blows in the 10th round of their world heavyweight title fight in tokyo sunday, feb. Chances are, tyson will quickly swat james buster douglas into submission. Buster douglas shocking upset of mike tyson in tokyo is still viewed as perhaps the biggest upset in. Feb 11, 2020 columbus, ohios james buster douglas will always be remembered for one incredible fightupset. Almost every sports book refused to lay odds on the fight because it was considered a onesided travesty, a classic mismatch that don king couldnt even sell in this hemisphere, so he had to. He is best known for his upset victory over mike tyson on february 11, 1990, in tokyo, to win the undisputed heavyweight title.
Mike tyson opens his heart out in autobiography the undisputed truth. Columbus, ohios james buster douglas will always be remembered for one incredible fightupset. He did not train properly for his bout with buster douglas in tokyo, yet tyson was still was a huge favorite with some bookies giving him a 40 to 1 advantage. Strange tales from donald trumps friendship with iron.
James buster douglas born april 7, 1960 is an american former professional boxer who. Even so, reports from tokyo of tyson s training are enough to question if the champion is sabotaging his own reign. James buster douglas born april 7, 1960 is a former undisputed world heavyweight boxing champion who scored a stunning upset when he knocked out previously undefeated champion mike tyson on february 11, 1990 in tokyo, japan. Buster douglas reveals his mum was the motivation for mike tyson. By 1990 tyson was heavily into partying, his marriage was a mess, he fired his trainer, and his contracts were being fought over by don king the most corrupt boxing manager of all the time. Wednesday is the 25th anniversary of buster douglas 10thround knockout of mike tyson, regarded as. Buster douglass shock treatment exposed a great lie about. I was prepared for the standard story of tysons rise and fall. Buster douglas pulled off the greatest upset in boxing for many reasons.
At the time, tyson was considered to be the best boxer in the world and one of the most feared heavyweight champions in history due to his utter domination of the division. The last great fight by joe layden books the guardian. Strange tales from donald trumps friendship with iron mike. While sparring with greg page two weeks ago, he was floored by a right hand. Wednesday is the 25th anniversary of buster douglas 10th. Buster douglas reveals the pain behind knocking out. Eight months prior, douglas had stunned mike tyson as.
Mike tyson and buster douglas was the most important fight ive ever called and the most memorable fight ive ever seen. By 1990 tyson was heavily into partying, his marriage was a mess, he fired his trainer, and his contracts were being fought over by don king the most corrupt boxing manager of. If buster douglas is the champion, then our deal with mike tyson is over, said seth abraham of home box office. The documentary is about the epic february 1990 heavyweight championship fight between mike tyson and buster douglas which resulted in one of the biggest upsets in sports history. How buster douglas knocked out mike tyson duration. Then there was the trip to japan in 1990, where tyson suffered a historic defeat at the hand of buster douglas in a boxing match at the tokyo dome. Joe layden points out that tyson was considered almost ubeatable at this point in his career, while douglas had a reputation for being a less than properly motivated fighter who quit when the.
Jan 20, 2017 on february 10, 1992, an indianapolis jury found mike tyson guilty of raping miss black america contestant desiree washington. On february 10th, 1990, buster douglas shocked the world by dominating the entire fight with his jab, and knocking out mike tyson in the 10th round with his uppercut and hooks. In the new book taming the beast the untold story of mike tyson. At the time, tyson was considered to be the best boxer in the world and one of the most feared heavyweight champions in history due to his utter domination of the. No one gave james buster douglas much of a chance when he faced iron mike tyson on february 11, 1990, in the tokyo dome.
In february 1989, buster douglas defeated canadas trevor berbick. Tyson would be dominated the entire fight until the 8th round when he knocked douglas down, leading to the infamous long count controversy. Buster douglass shock treatment exposed a great lie about mike tyson. At a little over 20 years and 4 months old, tyson defeated trevor berbick in 1986 in the. Mike tyson first defeat agains james buster douglas. Then came all the troubles of his life flooding in. My life with cus damato traces back to his days being bullied and abused in brownsville, through his stops in a bronx juvenile detention center. Douglas started the fight fast, stinging tyson with his left jab and. Mike tyson first defeat agains james buster douglas highlights the master mind boxing group. Relive buster douglas 10thround knockout of thenunbeaten iron mike tyson in their heavyweight title fight in tokyo, japan, on february 11, 1990.
He became recognized as the undisputed champion when he beat michael spinks in 1988. Why did mike tyson never have a rematch with buster douglas. He has promoted and marketed boxing cards in columbus, ohio, and lives in nearby westerville. In february 1990 in tokyo, in one of the biggest upsets in sports history, tyson lost his world crowns to a relative journeyman fighter, the 401 rank outsider buster douglas. Mike tyson first defeat agains james buster douglas highlights duration. Mike tyson and james buster douglas, each with ample baggage, stepped into the ring at the tokyo dome on feb. Jan 15, 2012 mike tyson first defeat agains james buster douglas highlights duration. Mike tyson simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. How mike tyson was defeated by buster douglas 7 tactics. So is the story of the night he came off the canvas in tokyo to upset the 370 iron mike. Early last month, mike tyson made an appearance on jimmy kimmel live and talked at length about why he lost to buster douglas in stunning fashion 25 years ago. Whats the main reason mike tyson got beat by buster douglas. James buster douglas gave the world all the drama and excitement it could handle when he knocked out mike tyson in the.
Betting the stories behind the biggest bets, including. Back in the late 80s, hurtling towards an ignominious defeat to buster douglas in tokyo, the champ would wake up, open a bottle of champagne, order up some. Eight months prior, douglas had stunned mike tyson as a 421 underdog, and he was now. This book takes gives the ins and outs of the fight of the generation, mike tyson and buster douglas. Betting the stories behind the biggest bets, including the. Buster douglas marking the 30th anniversary of his upset. Buster douglas the former boxer will mark the 30th anniversary of his upset victory over mike tyson with a campaign aimed at inspiring others who face long odds. Mike tyson details his teacherpupil partnership with cus. Now, on the 25th anniversary of the verdict, insiders recount how a boxers fight for his freedom ended in a unanimous decision. A tremendously moving story about mike tyson and buster douglasthis book isnt just about boxing, and the sad state its in today, but its actually about. The case landed the city in the media spotlight, sparked debate over race and sex, and shaped the celebritytrial era. February 11, 1990 mike tyson vs james buster douglas. Photo sourcewikimedia in the leadup to the fight, tyson was so unthreatened by the 2941 buster douglas, that he barely trained.
The fight is widely considered one of the biggest upsets in sports history. Mike tysons defeat to buster douglas was a stunning moment in sports history. Listen to me, its real simple before my mother died, she told the whole world that i was going to beat mike tyson and two days before the fight my mother died. The mike tysonbuster douglas fight resulted in the most spectacular upset in boxing history, yet it was an epic that has almost been forgotten. Mike tyson, michael jordan almost to blows over robin givens. Feb 11, 2015 mike tyson and buster douglas was the most important fight ive ever called and the most memorable fight ive ever seen.
This book is a discussion of how the very different lives of mike tyson and buster douglas were forever changed by their history making bout in tokyo. February 11, 1990 will forever be known as the day that the unthinkable happened. Tyson was the punters favourite, but lost to douglas in a fight that, in hindsight, marked the end of the tyson era. Columbus, ohio ap thirty years afterhis startling victory against boxing titan mike tyson, buster douglas is feeling healthy and basking in the glory he says he was denied at the time. Boxing officials could overturn defeat of tyson the new. Jan 28, 2014 tyson was the punters favourite, but lost to douglas in a fight that, in hindsight, marked the end of the tyson era. Eighteen years ago in tokyo, james buster douglas beat iron mike tyson for the heavyweight championship of the. James buster douglas, whose defeat of mike tyson ranks as one of the greatest sporting upsets of all time, has revealed his motivation for the fight stemmed from his mothers belief in him.
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