Tyson-Douglas: The Inside Story of the Upset of the Century

by John Johnson, Bill Long

Overview

No one gave James "Buster" Douglas much of a chance when he faced "Iron" Mike Tyson on February 11, 1990, in the Tokyo Dome. Tyson was Godzilla, and Buster wasn't expected to be anything more than a moth for Tyson to swat away, much less Mothra. Douglas had four losses already and 42-1 odds against him in this bout. One reporter, going through Japanese customs, announced he was in town for business. When asked how long he would be working, he laughed and responded "Oh, about a minute." The match lasted longer than that, though. When it was over, it was the greatest upset in boxing history. Buster Douglas was the new heavyweight champion of a shocked, surprised, and stunned world.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781597974806
Publisher:	Potomac Books Inc.
Publication date:	02/28/2008
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	2 MB

About the Author

Bill Long is a former lobbyist and an author who lives in Columbus.

John Johnson is the former manager of James “Buster” Douglas and the president of Coach Boxing, Inc. He has promoted and marketed boxing cards in Columbus, Ohio, and lives in nearby Westerville.