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Buster Douglas is an American former professional boxer who became the undisputed heavyweight champion in 1990 by knocking out Mike Tyson. Learn about his early life, career, and the famous upset over Tyson in this comprehensive biography.
Buster Douglas thus became the new undisputed heavyweight champion, engineering one of the biggest upsets in boxing history. The official scorecards through nine rounds were 87–86 for Tyson, 86–86, and 88–83 for Douglas.
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- Catskill, New York, US
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Relive Buster Douglas' 10th-round knockout of then-unbeaten “Iron” Mike Tyson in their heavyweight title fight in Tokyo, Japan, on February 11, 1990.
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- ESPN
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.
🏆 Heavyweight Upset of the Century! 🏆Prepare for a seismic event in boxing history as "Iron" Mike Tyson (37-0, 33 KOs), the undefeated heavyweight champion...
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- Boxing Legacy
Tokyo, Japan. 23-year-old Mike Tyson in his 7th defense for the title of world champion in super heavyweight, his rival is 29-year-old James Buster Douglas... ...more. February 11, 1990.
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- Sport Legends
Feb 11, 2015 · Buster Douglas's KO of Mike Tyson on Feb. 11, 1990, still resonates all these years later with those who remember it.
