But this was a fun and engaging documentary about a situation I didn't know much about. An imperious force, Tyson had been expected to despatch Douglas with ease yet, as we join the HBO commentary team of Larry Merchant, Jim Lampley and Sugar Ray. Mike Tyson, the undefeated heavyweight champion of the world, battles unheralded Ohio man James Buster Douglas in the seventh defence of his unified crown. ![]() Not necessarily the man himself, but perhaps people involved in training him, to hear if they were taking it for granted as much as the implication was. The Scene: Tokyo Dome, Tokyo, Japan February 11, 1990. It would, perhaps, have been nice to hear a little more from Tyson's side. Then the highlights of the fight including the controversial 8th round knockdown that might, in other circumstances have given a win to Tyson there - but inspired by the recent passing of his mother, Douglas rallied and knocked Tyson down in the final round. News footage from the time shows how little the world thought of Douglas' chances in the ring, with many figuring the fight would not last beyond the first round. It talked long about his life prior to this particular bout, including his dad, who was also a prizefighter and his earlier career in which his heart for life in the ring was questioned. This was a pretty solid documentary, with plenty of interviews from Douglas and his family. Holyfield the fight, which took place in the Tokyo Dome, Japan is one of sports biggest ever upsets. Seen as little more than a speedbump on the route to Tyson vs. In February of 1990, the boxer James 'Buster' Douglas upset dramatic odds, as high as 42 to 1, to defeat the undisputed and then undefeated heavyweight champion of the world, 'Iron' Mike Tyson. Students say he's kind, tough, generous and “very genuine.” It's all enhanced by what he accomplished in 1990.Over on Disney Plus, this episode of 30 for 30 appears as a stand-alone documentary, one that I watched given that it's near the top alphabetically, as the new "Star" channel has added so much new content. He staged a six-fight comeback before retiring from boxing in 1999, then launched into his work with the city of Columbus. It was either get back into life or cash it on in,” he said. Again, life presented him a mountain to overcome. In 1996, he woke up in a hospital on death's door. Official on-site souvenir program for the World Heavyweight Championship between Mike Tyson and Buster Douglas at the Tokyo Dome, Tokyo, on February 11 1990. ![]() He said he gave up on his life and health for a period after the fight. Inside a training ring at Columbus' Thompson Community Center, Douglas towers over most of his students, chanting, “Left, right, left, right, left, left” as they punch away at the pads on he wears on his hands in place of gloves. He said working with kids is one of his favorite things to do. In one of the more spectacular upsets in sports history, Douglas defeated Mike Tyson, the reigning world heavyweight champion on Feb. 4, 2020 photo, James "Buster" Douglas, the former world heavyweight champion, works with a student at the Thompson Community Center in Columbus, Ohio, where he teaches youth boxing. Douglas' victory was ultimately upheld, but not before months of drama and expensive litigation. THIRTY years have passed since that unforgettably amazing day in Tokyo, Japan, when 42-1 outsider James Buster Douglas shocked the entire world sporting and otherwise by somehow. Tyson and fight promoter Don King challenged Douglas' victory, claiming Douglas had gone down first in the fight but been given more time than allowed to get up. But what followed was anything but a celebration. Only one Las Vegas bookie - whether brave or stupid - would set odds on the fight: 42 to 1.ĭouglas won, stunning the sports world. Tyson was the reigning undisputed heavyweight champion of the world, and a frightening opponent to boot, when he entered the ring against James “Buster” Douglas on Feb. ![]() "It might have just been luck, but I can tell you that Coach worked hard for it even if it was luck.” It's crazy that Coach, like, just beat him," he said. ![]() “Really, Mike Tyson was the second-most greatest boxer in the world still to this day. “I mean, I really look up to Mike Tyson, but I don't look up to him as much as Coach," said 11-year-old Colton Matson, who has worked with Douglas since he was 6.
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