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30 Years Ago: When Buster Douglas’ Big Flop Against Evander Holyfield Forever Robbed Us Of A Douglas-Tyson II

October 25, 2020 by James Slater

There were so many questions being asked going into the James Douglas-Evander Holyfield world heavyweight title fight of 30 years … more “30 Years Ago: When Buster Douglas’ Big Flop Against Evander Holyfield Forever Robbed Us Of A Douglas-Tyson II”

30 Years Later, And In Terms Of Massive Sporting Upsets Nothing Comes Close To Douglas-Tyson

February 8, 2020 by James Slater

Was it really 30 long years ago (next Tuesday, February 11) when IT happened? Mike Tyson, so certain to win … more “30 Years Later, And In Terms Of Massive Sporting Upsets Nothing Comes Close To Douglas-Tyson”

James Douglas: How Do You Remember Buster?

February 12, 2019February 11, 2019 by James Slater

James Douglas has, as we all know, a unique place in the annals of boxing history. But how do you … more “James Douglas: How Do You Remember Buster?”

28 Years Ago: Buster’s Big Bellyflop

October 3, 2018October 3, 2018 by James Slater

Imagine being a heavyweight boxer in possession of great skill, good power, a reliable chin, a fast-handed fluid style and, … more “28 Years Ago: Buster’s Big Bellyflop”

James “Buster” Douglas: Could he have been great?

October 23, 2017October 23, 2017 by James Slater

Defining fights: they’re something all great fighters have on their record. But when you hear the name James Douglas, or Buster as the former heavyweight king was/is known, it’s tough to pick his defining fight. Was it that stunning night in Japan when Douglas fought his defining fight, or was it that weak night in Las Vegas, a few months later when Buster gave us the fight he is today best remembered for?

Documentary: A brief chronology of the 1990s heavyweight division

February 13, 2017 by Rummys Corner

The 1990s was one of the greatest decades in the history of professional boxing. It had some of the highest regarded champions of all time, some of the best match-ups of all time, the biggest upset in sports history, one of the most amazing trilogies ever, and a slew of talented and entertaining boxers who helped make this such a magical time in heavyweight history.

James “Buster” Douglas: for one night only

February 11, 2017February 11, 2017 by James Slater

27 years ago today it happened: Mike Tyson, the “unbeatable” heavyweight king, was sensationally beaten up, defeated and knocked out in what still ranks as the biggest sporting upset in history. Whopping great 42-1 underdog James “Buster” Douglas pulled off the almighty stunner; a shock so great it commanded front page status on just about every newspaper on the planet the following day.

Could Tyson Fury become another Buster Douglas? David Haye fears the worst

May 15, 2016May 15, 2016 by James Slater

It’s been said before now, by a number of fans, that heavyweight ruler Tyson Fury – who partied and partied after winning the crown and piled on a ton of weight as a result – could go down in history as “another Buster Douglas.” Douglas of course, smashed “invincible” heavyweight king Mike Tyson to defeat in a truly stunning performance, then ate himself up to around 300-pounds and almost lost his life after falling into a diabetic coma.

Hopefully Fury will not follow such a path, but there are fresh concerns in light of his terrible physical appearance at “that” press conference in Manchester last month. Fury has since shifted a substantial amount of the excess weight he packed on and hopefully he will be fully focused going into his July 9 rematch with Wladimir Klitschko.

Douglas Upsets Tyson – 25 Years Ago Today

February 12, 2015February 11, 2015 by John G. Thompson

Today marks the 25th anniversary of the biggest upset in boxing history, and quite possibly the entire history of sports. Twenty-three year old “Iron” Mike came into the fight with an incredible record of 37-0, with all but four bouts ending by way of knockout – most in the early rounds. Along the way, Tyson had picked up the WBA, WBC and IBF heavyweight titles, making him the undisputed heavyweight champ and one of (if not the most) feared boxers in the history of the sport. His opponent James “Buster” Douglas came into the fight at the Tokyo Dome in Tokyo, Japan with a 29-4-1 record, and had been knocked out three times in prior bouts.