Legendary Nights - The Tale Of Mike Tyson vs James "Buster" Douglas

Published: April 20, 2021, 6 a.m.

Mike Tyson vs. Buster Douglas, billed as Tyson Is Back!, was a professional boxing match that occurred at the Tokyo Dome on February 11, 1990. The event is historically significant, as the then-undefeated, undisputed heavyweight champion Tyson lost by knockout to the 42\u20131 underdog Douglas. The fight is widely considered one of the biggest upsets in sports history. Japan paid $6 million to boxing officials for the privilege of staging Mike Tyson's fight in Tokyo.Sean & Johnston sit down to discuss one of the biggest shocks in boxing history as Mike Tyson & James Buster Douglas faced off in Tokyo.\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices