32 years ago, BUSTER DOUGLAS was responsible for one of the most shocking events in the history in Tokyo sport.
The Ohio heavyweight faced Mike Tyson, and was expected to win.
Buster Douglas shocked the world in 1990 when he defeated Mike Tyson
In the fight on February 11, 1990, Iron Mike defeated Douglas.
Tyson was unbeaten in 37 professional fights, and had just won six of his world titles by spectacular knockouts.
Douglas won a spectacular upset by knocking Tyson out in round 10 in front of an amazing crowd.
In a fight that will live in the memories forever, he ripped Tyson's WBA, WBC, and IBF world titles.
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In 2018, Douglas spoke with ESPN ahead of a 30-for-30 documentary about his shock victory.
He stated, "It was wonderful, especially going over to Tokyo. We went back to Tokyo Dome, walked through downtown Tokyo. It was really rewarding.
"I knew going into the fight that no one was giving my a chance. But I believed, and so did my people. That was the motivation.
"I couldn't care less what other people think because if that were the case, I wouldn't have turned pro."
"I knew that I was here with no chance."
Douglas said, "My training sessions where calm and peaceful.
"Just me and my trainers at the gym. Mike would be our next in line, so we could all come in together and have chairs turned around and do whatever it takes to get there.
"And when my camp arrived, it was just us. It was motivation.
Douglas won his famous victory, but he only fought once more for the world title in his career.
In his next bout, Evander Holyfield beat him in round three in Las Vegas.
Douglas fought another nine times during his professional career, and won eight.
He was defeated by Holyfield in 1990, and he didn't get another chance to be world champion.
He laughed, saying: "It p***es off. It makes me want out of retirement."
