Hopkins, however, says that you cannot look back at the fight with 20/20 hindsight and say that Douglas didn’t win fair and square.

Douglas was a 42-to-1 underdog going into his 1990 fight against Tyson, who was undefeated and considered to be the best boxer in the world for his domination of the division over the previous three years. "It was just will and determination. Douglas said he was almost relieved when Evander Holyfield knocked him out in the third round of their match-up a little over eight months later, taking the title.

The fight is still remembered as one of the most spectacular upsets in sports history. Douglas said that he doesn’t remember much of that. All rights reserved. "Buster Douglas' Knockout BBQ" Fox News. While still champion, Douglas appeared on the February 23, 1990 episode of the World Wrestling Federation's The Main Event III, as special guest referee for a rematch between Hulk Hogan and "Macho Man" Randy Savage. “That’s what everyone thought,” Douglas said. In this installment of Playing for Something, Buster Douglas, as told to The Undefeated’s Kelley Evans, opens up about his mother and how she motivated him in … Only one Las Vegas bookie — whether brave or stupid — would set odds on the fight: 42 to 1. Here are some major sporting events planned for new arena, More:Bernard Hopkins already has a theme for his Boxing Hall of Fame induction speech, “I know how it is to feed off and be motivated with energy,” Hopkins said. The one casino that did, The Mirage, made Douglas a 42-to-1 underdog. Moorer’s response was shared by many, and it seemingly echoed around the world.

The next year, he fought up-and-coming contender Jesse Ferguson, In 1986 Douglas fought only three times defeating former champion Greg Page and fringe contender David Jaco in two of the fights. This moniker was affixed to Douglas because of a misinterpreted encyclopedia entry regarding Douglas MacArthur and Erwin Rommel. COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Thirty years after his 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. His childhood was spent in the Linden neighborhood of Windsor Terrace.

I was just competing, being active.

He called his dad, former pro boxer William “Dynamite” Douglas, to tell him that he was coming home to Ohio and that he’d one day be a world champion. "The reason we had to go to Tokyo, Japan, is because nobody in this country would pay one penny to watch Buster Douglas fight Mike Tyson," Johnson said. I believe it; I believe it; I believe it.

BELLVILLE - Nearly 30 years later, James "Buster" Douglas is remembered for authoring what is still regarded as the biggest upset in sports history. Tyson came out aggressively in the dramatic ninth round and continued his attempts to end the fight with one big punch hoping that Douglas was still hurt from the eighth round knockdown. Douglas’ victory was ultimately upheld, but not before months of drama and expensive litigation. Douglas went into the October 25, 1990 fight at 246 pounds, 15 pounds heavier than he was for the Tyson match and also the heaviest he had weighed in for a fight since a 1985 bout with Dion Simpson, in which he tipped the scale at just over 247 pounds. Douglas wurde 1981 professioneller Boxer. Tyson didn’t respond to an interview request.

At the end of the match, Douglas was provoked into a kayfabe punch and knockout of Savage, who was the heel wrestler in the match. What oddsmakers think about Warriors' title chances... Pacifica PD inundated with complaints about maskless... Steph Curry, future politician?
The 39-year-old Douglas is one of three men being considered as an opponent for Tyson's next comeback Oct. 2 at Las Vegas, according to Jay Larkin, senior vice president in charge of sports for Showtime. He said, "I'm here to work.' Not wanting to deal with Tyson's camp or his promoter Don King, Douglas decided to make his first defense against #1 contender Evander Holyfield, who had watched the new champion dethrone Tyson from ringside in Tokyo. The son of professional boxer William "Dynamite" Douglas, Douglas grew up in Columbus, Ohio, in the predominantly black Linden neighborhood of Windsor Terrace. ', "But if you listen, and pay the price, someday you'll be heavyweight champ of the world. Bigger than New York Jets quarterback "Broadway" Joe Namath guaranteeing a win over 18-point favorite Baltimore in Super Bowl III. 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. “It might have just been luck, but I can tell you that Coach worked hard for it even if it was luck.”. Everyone thought Douglas was going to Japan for an execution.

[10] However, Tyson withdrew his protest four days later amid worldwide public outcry and demands from boxing commissions around the world, and Douglas was officially recognized as undisputed heavyweight champion.[11][12]. Being born on 7 April 1960, Buster Douglas is 60 years old as of today’s date 5th October 2020. He knew his approach and what angles he needed to take and which combinations to throw, and when, to win the fight. Tyson had given him his best, and Douglas cracked a subtle smile to let him know that he wasn’t fazed. On Feb. 11, 1990 in the Tokyo Dome, Douglas pummeled the invincibility out of "Iron" Mike Tyson, knocking him out in the 10th round to become the undisputed heavyweight champion of the world. But even if you miss, you'll still be amongst the stars.". He was managed by John Johnson (former Ohio State assistant football coach.) Douglas konnte nie mehr an die Leistung aus dem Kampf gegen Tyson anknüpfen. “Believe it or not, I was where I really didn’t care about anything,” he recalled.

Students say he’s kind, tough, generous and “very genuine.” It’s all enhanced by what he accomplished in 1990. It’s a good thing.”. Douglas came out rather sluggish, and was thoroughly dominated by Holyfield during the first two rounds.

Douglas started well against Tony Tucker and was ahead on points, but he ran out of gas and was stopped in the tenth round. A message was left at a phone number for King. Your support of the James "Buster" Douglas World Championship 30th Anniversary will help Brightway Center provide programs and services for 800 youth throughout the year. Berbick pulled out of the bout three days before it was scheduled and Randall "Tex" Cobb elected to take the fight in Berbick's place. In one of the more spectacular upsets in sports history, Douglas defeated Mike Tyson, the reigning world heavyweight champion on Feb. 11, 1990, in Tokyo. The image of Tyson with the mouthpiece hanging crookedly from his lips would become an enduring image from the fight.
His victory over Tyson is regarded as one of the greatest upsets in sports history. To have done that is still amazing to me.”. All rights reserved.

Im Jahr 1989 konnte er Trevor Berbick und Oliver McCall jeweils nach Punkten schlagen und sich damit für einen neuen Titelkampf empfehlen. But what followed was anything but a celebration. In 1995, HBO aired Tyson, a television movie based upon the life of Mike Tyson.

All these years later, Douglas still vehemently disputes that. Tyson said the loss was a positive for him in the end, allowing him to learn how to “overcome adversity.” The two have barely crossed paths since the fight. He told late-night talk show host Jimmy Kimmel in 2015 that it was “Buster’s anniversary” to celebrate, not his. “I remember saying, “That is the biggest upset in history,’” Moorer added.

The fight against Mike Tyson was scheduled for February 11, 1990, and took place in Tokyo at the Tokyo Dome.

April 1960 in Columbus, Ohio) ist ein ehemaliger US-amerikanischer Boxer und unumstrittener Schwergewichts-Boxweltmeister.

It would have worked with anybody else. 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 he wears on his hands in place of gloves. The lack of a title drove Douglas Sr to push Buster into boxing as a 10-year-old. “Right now, everything is looking up,” Douglas said, noting he struggles with diabetes. After the draw Douglas beat largely journeyman fighters over the next fourteen months. It was either get back into life or cash it on in,” he said. Douglas has given his charity effort the same name and formed an ongoing strategic partnership aimed at delivering several programs focused on workforce development, diversity and soft skills training to at-risk youth. Tyson said the loss was a positive for him in the end, allowing him to learn how to “overcome adversity.” The two have barely crossed paths since the fight. The upset by Douglas over Tyson, former boxers believe, was a combination of several factors. The night he beat Mike Tyson at the Tokyo Dome on February 11th, 1990—perhaps the biggest upset in all of sports history—Douglas, though a legit contender and No. He followed that up with a unanimous decision victory over future heavyweight champion Oliver McCall, and earned a shot at the undisputed heavyweight championship held by Mike Tyson, who became the universally recognized champion after knocking out Spinks in one round in 1988. 14.

In the ring, the final arbiter of the knockdown seconds is the referee and a comparison with Douglas' winning knockdown count issued to Tyson two rounds later revealed that both fighters had received long counts.[6].