30 years ago: Buster Douglas kayoed Mike Tyson in boxing's

James ‘Buster’ Douglas retains a place in folklore for his stunning heavyweight title defeat of Mike Tyson in the Tokyo Dome, Japan, on February 11 1990, now a full 30 years ago. A rank 42-1 outsider with an undistinguished professional record, Douglas was meant to be an easy scalp for 37-fight unbeaten, 10-time heavyweight champion Mike Tyson on his unstoppable march towards a showdown with Evander Holyfield.

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30 years ago: Buster Douglas KOs Mike Tyson in boxing's greatest ever shock

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30 years ago: Buster Douglas KOs Mike Tyson in boxing's greatest ever shock

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