Not only one of the most memorable moments in all of sports history, but also a very inspirational moment, in and out of sports , for generations to come
yeh he outplayed mike style, but if u look closely the countdown of douglas knockdown started later u can see someone else counting from the second he fell referee was like 2 seconds behind the real countdown, and in mike case the referee started counting the second he fell down!!
@@biggiewhite same exact count. The ref is not bound by the time keeper's count and is the authority in the ring. Refs usually give fighters the benefit of the doubt when they are dominating the opponent. Up until the round 8 knock down, Buster was fighting the perfect fight. There are a lot of factors that come in to play when it comes to the 10 count. Buster was alert and showed he was listening to the refs count. Even if he wasn't, he at the very least put on a good act, which goes a long way. It also happened at the end of this round. Something that can't' be ignored. As for Tyson, took bombs from Buster the entire fight. Looked hurt a couple of times. By the 10th round, it's clear Tyson is ready to go. He takes a flush 4 hit combo. He hits the canvas and instead of getting up and at least trying to pretend he wasn't hurt, he clumsily flips onto his knees to look for his mouthpiece and barely puts the damn thing in his mouth. At the count of 8, dazed and confused, he attempts to get up and falls back down and is clearly shook up. The ref is looking him straight in the eye. Tyson is absolutely gone. Tyson tries again and tries to grab and use the ref to help him get up. The red feels it. This is at 9. As the ref waves his warms and stops the fight, there is zero protest from Mike. Buster would have hurt Tyson real bad if that fight went on. Honestly, think about it. Imagine if the ref called this fight in round 8. Buster would have looked straight into the eyes of the ref like he was crazy. It would be another instance where refs make the wrong call, and this fight would have been remembered as one of the biggest robberies of all time. It would have been analyzed over and over again. Furthermore, it would be an asterisk in Tyson's career and in my opinion would look worse than him straight up losing against Douglas.
@@biggiewhite Also, and this might seem like a silly point, but I think it's worth hearing; Buster Douglas' story here is insanely inspirational. The fact that he was an extreme underdog. The fact that his mother died shortly before this fight. The fact that he told his mother, supposedly in her deathbed, that he was going to beat Tyson for her. He didn't show up that night just to fight. He showed up to win. Not only that, but he used this as motivation to win and fought the fight of his life. The amount of people that were probably inspired by this can't be overlooked.
@@Ffeoli1039 Exactly. It was the same count and while Douglas was clearly taking some air, Tyson was completely off. It would be a madness if the ref let him continue. Tyson got knocked down fair and square.
@@Ffeoli1039 Busters manager knew hd was going to win he even went to Mikes dressing room and said to him "You're going to lose you know" he knew how fast and sharp his charge was and he was right.
@@Man-oq6pfdouglas was in control, he was just making the most out of it with the count. If it was faster he would get up around 9 again. He was almost getting up at 5-6 coz he could but decided to rest more. And it’s a 10 count not 10 seconds precisely
@@Man-oq6pf Its called a 10 count for a reason. its not 10 seconds. Its a 10 count. Mike was given the same 10 count as buster, which consequently was the same amount of time. The only difference is that mike stood up with his mouthpiece hanging out sideways and wobbly.
I think what saved Douglas here was his lack of respect for Tyson's power. Rather than being too defensive and cautious with his attacks, he really goes for Tyson and puts it on him. Spectacular 👏🏿
I got your point, but it's more than that... He needed an iron chin to resist those punches... He got so many hits that would have layed down most boxers... And his awareness to wait until 9 to get up showed his toughness and intelligence...
Tyson said before this fight when he stopped Williams in the first round "come one come all im the best fighter in the world, j refuse to be knocked down or knocked out...I can't lose!" Don't temp fate Tys..
i remember that night, Buster was motivated, focused an determined, wasn't intimidated....he clearly dominated from beginning to end... what a great night for Buster.
@@hondasarefaster5914 you may need to wear glasses or contacts, do something because for you to sit there like the computer troll you are and say something so Ludacris, so stupid is mind-boggling...,Buster was clearly the aggressor from the opening bell, he established the jab, would push Tyson back never letting him set the tone..... your delusional, and most of all, intellectually dishonest.. who asked you anyway, my comment is to the video.....i can't stand loser, keyboard tough guys that have nothing else better to do than to launch cowardly attacks from the comfort of his slimey-hidey-hole.....
@@hondasarefaster5914 Outside the knockdown in the 8th round, Buster dominated this fight. He put on a masterclass performance, and set the blueprint on how to beat Tyson
Buster was loose, crisp, technically sound and kept his punching range...just an awesome performance. He didn't just beat Tyson...he kicked the living shit out of him.
Buster Douglas promised his mother he would win the fight. She died one night before the fight. On fight night Douglas was prepared to die because he had nothing to loose. His mother had already died. He figured he might as well be too. He fought with no fear and emerged victorious A man is most dangerous when he has nothing to loose and the world to gain.
I have been binge-watching some Tyson fights and wanted too see a few he lost (the very few). While the fighting is amazing (Mike was still great and just happened to be bested that day), what stands out to me the most about boxing is that there actually is humanity involved. How the ref held Mike when he just missed the 10 count was like, "it's over. great job and you did your best but it's over". The fighters seem to respect each other and this is a competition not a brawl. I think of the training these professionals endure and all the hard work and discipline needed to be the best. I also think of how they must process life's hardships while all of this is going on in the foreground. I can only imagine that you could lose a fight if you had a lot on your mind or were facing emotional issues during the time period. No taking credit away from Douglas and anyone who can withstand being pummeled from Tyson for that many rounds is definitely a champ.
Buster wasn't scared of him. The moment Mike realized this, he got confused. He just didn't knew what to do anymore especially after he got up after that KO. Mike finally met someone who just doesn't want to quit.
There is nothing to do with his mother's death.Actually Douglas knocked out in this fight firstly,but refreree delayed the counting orelse he would have been defeated.
Tyson on the canvas unable to continue, still his first thought is to put his mouth piece back in and continue the fight. This is obviously Douglas fight, but the heart of Tyson is impressive. Even when he loses you get impressed. Something about Mike that is so fascinating.
One of Mike Tyson’s weaknesses was that he would allow himself to be stationary too long, clearly you can see Buster taking advantage of that i remember Las Vegas had Buster as a 42-1 underdog in this fight but this is possibly the greatest upset in boxing history.
So many boxing know-nothings give excuses for Tyson's loss on that night, but most boxing authorities always predicted that Tyson would have serious problems with a taller fighter, who had a good persistent jab, utilized lateral movement, and shifted angles on Tyson. That's exactly what Douglas did in Tokyo.
Mike admitted doing drugs & having sex with women while fighting during that time. The lifestyle caught him with him with a seasoned vet like Buster. Should have took this man seriously although Mike did KO him in the 8th because it was actually an 11 count but that extra 2 seconds gave Buster a second chance & he ends up with one of the biggest upsets in boxing history.
Not taking anything away from James "Buster" Douglas but he put it all together for this fight. How great this man could have been if he prepared and fought each fight like this one.
No excuses please. Douglas completely won this fight. Douglas did well from the beginning to the end. It's not all about the counting but there was a something significant in Douglas that gave impression he could still carry on and he did.
I was 14 years old and man I remember how upset I was. I bought the whole 15 count just like many Tyson fans did. Puberty doesn't mix with facts folks. Tyson lost straight up.
Even if his mom was alive he still would've won based off of skill alone. The only rounds buster lost was round 6 and the 8th round knockdown. He busted Tyson through the whole fight.
@@jacobh7188Dosent matter if the ref would have focused on the count instead of fake distraction every second of the counting , this would have been another early days of Tyson ! = Tyson 1 opponent 0 ! Tyson was clearly robbed that night and the ref most likely threw the fight for one helluva pay day !! Everyone from the boxing world counted Buster's knock down and everyone of them counted Buster out with over an 11 count ! Mike was on his feet before a honest 10 count and the ref screwed him !! It made perfect sense ! If that fight would have taken place in the states Mike would have won that night period !!
LEGENDARY..... He wasn't the 1st fighter to bring the fight to Tyson But He was the first to literally let it all hang out from start to finish He was the aggressor.... He was the bully..... He fought like he was the champ vs the underdog He fought the type of fight that showed the Lewis's and Holyfield's of the world the recipe to dethrone the feared and revered Iron Mike Tyson
@@Lightskinemagic1995 oh so very true But Buster got up from being knocked down by Tyson and knocked him silly Buster gave Tyson his first of only a few ko's
It's the most unforgetable world boxing championship. It was the first time in history that Mr. James Buster Douglas could be the NEW WORLD BOXING CHAMPION after defeating Mr, Mike Tyson by knock out😊👍👍
5 best punches to finish a fight ever... each was spot on... he kept hitting his mark even as Tyson was damn near perpendicular to the canvas! Awesome fight!
At 4:00 of the video the referee starts counting, Buster Douglas was down for 12 seconds. It is timed perfectly with the video! Tyson should’ve won this fight in the 8th round!
Tatarawr it’s timed perfectly with the video. When the ref is on 1 the video is on 4:00-4:01, when he is on 2 the video is on 4:02, when he is on 3 the video is on 4:03, when the ref gets to 8 the video is on 4:10. At some point at the 4 count the referee slowed down the count and has lost 2 seconds from then on. I do understand that it’s the referee’s final count and the count has leeway and other things like distraction come into play. I’m just pointing out the obvious that when the referee stops counting at 9 that 12 actual seconds passed and Tyson should’ve won if the seconds were counted correctly.
Buster Douglas was the confident aggressor who showed no fear of Tyson. Buster may have gone down in round 8, but inspired by the recent loss of his mother, rose to the count & the occasion to destroy Tyson with a fury of 4 consecutive punches in round 10. What a spectacular performance/fight.
As a kid watching this fight I was pissed to see my idol lose his first fight but at the same time shocked at how much heart Buster Douglas showed. After losing his mother 😢 he went out like he had nothing to lose.
You need to watch more fights - Ali vs Frazier III, Bowe vs Holyfield I, Hagler vs Mugabi, Leonard vs Hearns... there are dozens of better fights than this 1-sided beat down...
@@vscoayatt This is a significant fight no doubt for being Tyson's 1st loss and the biggest betting shock in the divisions history - but a great fight needs 2 dance partners at the top of their game in my opinion and this only had 1.
@Serial Kirby MIRA A TYSON EN SU MIRADA .MIRALO EN SUS OJOS COMO EL ODIABA A SUS ADVERSARIOS.YO LEI SU MIRADA Y SU MIRADA ME DABA MIEDO. REGARDS MY FRIEND !
Buster was the first to take advantage of Tyson's limited height: he hit (hard!) from a distance, and clinched when Mike found a way in. Also, after destroying so many rivals in the first few rounds, Mike's long fight endurance was a question mark; Buster proved it wasn't that good. Holyfield used the same long fight approach in their two bouts. After the first, a frustrated Tyson knew he had to KO Evander right away; after three fruitless rounds, he resorted to savagery out of desperation.
Tyson is an ATG, Youngest HW champ, became champ in 2 years, beat ATG's Holmes and Spinks... But this night his flaws got exposed: lack of descipline and an inability to adapt
Tyson could not believe that after Buster was knocked down it just made Buster fight even harder. Buster was not the least bit afraid. Mike just did not know what to do. Finally a man that was stronger and no fear. Mike was in shock. I won 5000 dollars on this fight.
That night James Douglas was flawless, the king of the world. His name shook the entire world. If you were alive to experience that night, it was special. Thank you champ! We still watch is total awe, trust me
Buster had just lost his Mother, and he was fighting with heart and emotion. One of the greatest upsets in boxing history. It was an inspiring performance.
This was the fight of his life for Douglas. Great performance. And he realized that uppercuts are a good tool against Tyson. No one is unbeatable (only a few exceptions in the old days)
buster douglas is another one of the greats but mike was going through hell at this time it just wasn’t his night, totally out of his element and prolly 100 things on his mind
Tyson was in magnificent shape to withstand all of those punches and keep upright. I don’t buy the narrative that he was out of shape, he just ran into a fighter with great hands and a determination to win.
Even if Mike Tyseon won this one- he was gonna lose eventually. One can clearly see his mind was not into fighting anymore. He was neither quick or agile as he was back when he was on his way to the top. He moved heavy, also always tried to end it with one shot instead of work his opponent. Mike got lazier, more self centered and defocused. He got used to knocking his opponents early that he didnt even have the stamina to go after the 6-7th round. People praise Douglas here but this was not Mike Tyson at his best. It could have been anyone here. Douuglas was a man at the right place at the right time. That is all. This is the truth. Mike Tyson was not himself even 2-3 matches before this one. Neither was Tyseon himself ever after. Tyson's career after this fight was nothing but an attempt to put himself together but Tyson is one of those people which once broken cannot be repaired. His later madness was nothing but an attempt to return back to his old self by sheer force of will. But the magic was gone. Late nights, partying, drugs, private life took their toll and Iron Mike was gone long before this fight.
Right we all know Tyson was done for it at this time he lost his ways James Buster Bum Douglas was trash that’s why he didn’t stay champion for a long time it was short lived.
True You know That the real end of Tyson was since he fired Kevin roony in 1988 Kevin said that after he watched Tyson match vs Bruno i was know that the lost of Tyson so close cause he become random boxer and prawler more than boxer with his real peeka poo Style and that was very clear here Tyson was very bad in this match despite that upper cut sent Douglas to ground Even if he was won here he was not able to beat Holyfield In same year who was taken the title 8 months later from Buster Buster douglas was 1 day lucky man Look how he lost to holyfield
I was 10 when this fight happened. I used to watch all the Tyson fights live on HBO. This night my friend from my old neighborhood came to spend the night. So we were out roaming around the neighborhood while my parents watched and taped the fight on VHS. When we came in later after the fight I asked my dad "so what round did Tyson knock him out in?" And he just smiled and said I need to watch the fight. I asked him again and he said watch the fight. I said we will, but I just want to know what round Tyson won in. He just started walking upstairs to go to bed and was like "just watch the fight". Lol. It never occured to me that Douglas could have won. I was so confused why he wouldn't tell me.
@@VaderPopsVicodin10 I remember getting really mad and crying at John Elway when I was 8 or 9. My dad's work had an NFL squares pool and I entered one with him. My strategy of picking which helmet seemed tougher had paid off and by MNF I was tied with some coworker of his. I had the Broncos and they had Seahawks I think and Seahawks won. Elway tried to come back in the 4th and was throwing up prayer passes for incompletions and my dad was laughing because I was yelling at the TV and furious at Elway's stupid toothy face. I think I still hate John Elway.
@@VaderPopsVicodin10 That's hilarious. What a coincidence! Your story just reminded me of mine bc of how mad I got lol. I bet we would have been friends in the '80s!
What the hell. Making a living in the rat race of life, 1990. Now that I’m retired I get to watch these historical fights. I did not know Buster Douglas put on this amazing come back performance for the knockout of Iron Mike Tyson.
First taller fighter I ever saw actually be able to use height and reach as an advantage against Mike. The reach and power on his jab punished Mike enough that over the course of the fight he was coming in slower (something I had never seen) and Buster was taking full advantage of the lessened risk of Mike’s uppercut all the way to the end of the fight.
@@Real2k25 yes but to knock him out was not easy at all and that made it an epic fight... If i was tyson i wouldn't be that mad because at least he know it was a good fight.
Tyson plain and simple got an ass kicking this night. If he had pulled it out it would of definitely put him in atg categories. He didn't though, but it gave the blue prints to beat him than evander did and then later Lewis. Tyson took a good beating before eventually going down though in those fights. He never had his comeback in a fight to win.
No denying how amazing doug was but its well known Mike was a mess around this time still no excuse he should have been on his A game underestimate him.
Tyson wasn't used to going the rounds, he was all about speed and strength to knock them out early. Buster obviously watched Tyson's fights and knew that if he could hold and and wear Tyson down he'd have a chance.
I love Mike tyson he's one of the 10 greatest heavyweight boxers in my opinion but on this night his one main weakness got exposed if he went up against a taller fighter who can jab really good then iron mike can be vulnerable most of his losses was against fighters who was taller and had really good Jab punches then mike Tyson will have a hard time avoiding those cuz u can't duck and dodge those jab u can get caught with a uppercut real quick that became Tyson main weakness
What is problem ??? Tyson never fought boxer same his tall Tyson fired his coach rooney at 88 and since then he no longer same boxer even after he beaten Bruno at 89 Tyson was so confident v4 douglas match and he even practiced sex in japan .Douglas never ever real champion he knocked out at first title defence
What a performance from Buster Douglas, nobody expected this outcome and I think he just went out with no respect for Mikes power and that’s what won him the title. Losing his Mum prior to the fight gave him so much inspiration.
Buster Douglas’ jab was a thing of beauty that night…
Absolutely!!! You noticed that...
Nobody had double a jab like he(Douglas did). Wonderful, and efficient. They diserved triple points by the judges
He was tagging Mike with it. Definitely huge difference maker
Larry Holmes Prime Jab is wayy better tfyu talking about lol
Not only one of the most memorable moments in all of sports history, but also a very inspirational moment, in and out of sports , for generations to come
Yep.
Buster Douglas dedicated his fight to the 'memory of his mother'.
this was a masterpiece by douglas one of best pure boxing performances you will ever see
yeh he outplayed mike style, but if u look closely the countdown of douglas knockdown started later u can see someone else counting from the second he fell referee was like 2 seconds behind the real countdown, and in mike case the referee started counting the second he fell down!!
@@biggiewhite same exact count. The ref is not bound by the time keeper's count and is the authority in the ring. Refs usually give fighters the benefit of the doubt when they are dominating the opponent. Up until the round 8 knock down, Buster was fighting the perfect fight. There are a lot of factors that come in to play when it comes to the 10 count. Buster was alert and showed he was listening to the refs count. Even if he wasn't, he at the very least put on a good act, which goes a long way. It also happened at the end of this round. Something that can't' be ignored. As for Tyson, took bombs from Buster the entire fight. Looked hurt a couple of times. By the 10th round, it's clear Tyson is ready to go. He takes a flush 4 hit combo. He hits the canvas and instead of getting up and at least trying to pretend he wasn't hurt, he clumsily flips onto his knees to look for his mouthpiece and barely puts the damn thing in his mouth. At the count of 8, dazed and confused, he attempts to get up and falls back down and is clearly shook up. The ref is looking him straight in the eye. Tyson is absolutely gone. Tyson tries again and tries to grab and use the ref to help him get up. The red feels it. This is at 9. As the ref waves his warms and stops the fight, there is zero protest from Mike. Buster would have hurt Tyson real bad if that fight went on.
Honestly, think about it. Imagine if the ref called this fight in round 8. Buster would have looked straight into the eyes of the ref like he was crazy. It would be another instance where refs make the wrong call, and this fight would have been remembered as one of the biggest robberies of all time. It would have been analyzed over and over again. Furthermore, it would be an asterisk in Tyson's career and in my opinion would look worse than him straight up losing against Douglas.
@@biggiewhite Also, and this might seem like a silly point, but I think it's worth hearing; Buster Douglas' story here is insanely inspirational. The fact that he was an extreme underdog. The fact that his mother died shortly before this fight. The fact that he told his mother, supposedly in her deathbed, that he was going to beat Tyson for her. He didn't show up that night just to fight. He showed up to win. Not only that, but he used this as motivation to win and fought the fight of his life. The amount of people that were probably inspired by this can't be overlooked.
@@Ffeoli1039 Exactly. It was the same count and while Douglas was clearly taking some air, Tyson was completely off. It would be a madness if the ref let him continue. Tyson got knocked down fair and square.
@@Ffeoli1039 Busters manager knew hd was going to win he even went to Mikes dressing room and said to him "You're going to lose you know" he knew how fast and sharp his charge was and he was right.
One of the greatest shows of heart in pro fighting. Simply a man who would not be denied.
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Mike KO d buster is 8th round
Count was 13 seconds???????
@@Man-oq6pfdouglas was in control, he was just making the most out of it with the count. If it was faster he would get up around 9 again. He was almost getting up at 5-6 coz he could but decided to rest more. And it’s a 10 count not 10 seconds precisely
@@Man-oq6pf Its called a 10 count for a reason. its not 10 seconds. Its a 10 count. Mike was given the same 10 count as buster, which consequently was the same amount of time. The only difference is that mike stood up with his mouthpiece hanging out sideways and wobbly.
Mike's heart is also commendable, he was getting hit hard from the start of the fight until the end. Buster was sharp this night
Buster had just lost his mother before this fight. He was like a wounded lion. God bless him.
Yep he wasnt going to lose that night no way Mom gone too hell naw not tonight nigga im taking my frustration out on Tyson lol
@@lovellsamuelsjr3919 Both deserve it. 😀
Promised his mum on her death bed he'd win, cometh the hour
Had he kept this mentality, he would have beaten Lennox Lewis and Holyfield
not even Tyson could resist four blows loaded with all the love for his deceased mother 5:30
Nobody can ever take that Fight a way from Buster Douglas he fought with such heart And it was an amazing Fight..
Well said
Although Don King tried to do just that !!
That the kind of fight that Ryan Garcia should have done against Tank .
@@luismanuelg.b9470 That's the fight Tank took to Ryan 💯
💥str8 TOOK that ish🔥
Every punch that guy threw was like it was his last. Damn guy never ran out of energy.
Douglas exhibited great boxing instincts in this fight. He fought a great fight.
I think what saved Douglas here was his lack of respect for Tyson's power. Rather than being too defensive and cautious with his attacks, he really goes for Tyson and puts it on him. Spectacular 👏🏿
Ultimately
I got your point, but it's more than that... He needed an iron chin to resist those punches... He got so many hits that would have layed down most boxers... And his awareness to wait until 9 to get up showed his toughness and intelligence...
He could take a punch too.
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A prime example of pride comes before the fall. Undoubtedly one of the biggest upsets in boxing history
Perfect example..sir "The Pride comes before KO🥊💡"...
Except that Tyson actually won the fight. One of the most retards counts I’ve ever seen.
Tyson said before this fight when he stopped Williams in the first round "come one come all im the best fighter in the world, j refuse to be knocked down or knocked out...I can't lose!" Don't temp fate Tys..
@@paulanthony5274 " even God couldn't sink this ship" ;-)
One of? Show me one bigger!?!
i remember that night, Buster was motivated, focused an determined, wasn't intimidated....he clearly dominated from beginning to end... what a great night for Buster.
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No he didnt dominate from beginning to end, he was on the canvas at one stage and Tyson nailed Douglas with some good strikes..
@@hondasarefaster5914 you may need to wear glasses or contacts, do something because for you to sit there like the computer troll you are and say something so Ludacris, so stupid is mind-boggling...,Buster was clearly the aggressor from the opening bell, he established the jab, would push Tyson back never letting him set the tone..... your delusional, and most of all, intellectually dishonest.. who asked you anyway, my comment is to the video.....i can't stand loser, keyboard tough guys that have nothing else better to do than to launch cowardly attacks from the comfort of his slimey-hidey-hole.....
@@hondasarefaster5914 Outside the knockdown in the 8th round, Buster dominated this fight. He put on a masterclass performance, and set the blueprint on how to beat Tyson
@@kobeyballer look i already said buster didn't dominate the fight, don't you listen..
Man...what a throwback. I was a senior high school watching this on HBO. Absolutely shocking! One of the greatest upsets in Sports history.
Buster was loose, crisp, technically sound and kept his punching range...just an awesome performance. He didn't just beat Tyson...he kicked the living shit out of him.
When mike tyson was getting beaten he was able to Land a serious uppercut then the ref slowed down the count .
One word UNFAIR.
Iron mike 24/7
@@gmr0333lol whatever
@@gmr0333🤣
Buster was loading up and standing his ground. He wouldn’t let Tyson hit those lunging shots.
@@gmr0333 Bullshti !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Buster Douglas promised his mother he would win the fight. She died one night before the fight. On fight night Douglas was prepared to die because he had nothing to loose. His mother had already died. He figured he might as well be too. He fought with no fear and emerged victorious A man is most dangerous when he has nothing to loose and the world to gain.
Never mess with a man that is hungry
Great story telling for maybe a mafia fixed fight.
she died circa 3 weeks before dude, but hey, great story! Also the mother of his child was seriously ill and buster had her medical bills to pay.
Amazing - I stayed up to watch it live. I was 20, now I’m 52 years old
You lived through such a good era of boxing. Wish I was alive to experience it.
Buang kumentar
Time flies 😊😊
@@zakmokrani4864 your right buddy 👍
@@APBCTechnique i was 17yrs old, I'm 49 now 😁😁
I didn't watch the fight though 😪😴😴😴
I remember watching this fight when I was 12 years old. Time flies, just as my Punch out game did as I flung it across the living room.
Lol we’re u that upset?
I have been binge-watching some Tyson fights and wanted too see a few he lost (the very few). While the fighting is amazing (Mike was still great and just happened to be bested that day), what stands out to me the most about boxing is that there actually is humanity involved. How the ref held Mike when he just missed the 10 count was like, "it's over. great job and you did your best but it's over". The fighters seem to respect each other and this is a competition not a brawl. I think of the training these professionals endure and all the hard work and discipline needed to be the best. I also think of how they must process life's hardships while all of this is going on in the foreground. I can only imagine that you could lose a fight if you had a lot on your mind or were facing emotional issues during the time period. No taking credit away from Douglas and anyone who can withstand being pummeled from Tyson for that many rounds is definitely a champ.
Buster wasn't scared of him. The moment Mike realized this, he got confused. He just didn't knew what to do anymore especially after he got up after that KO. Mike finally met someone who just doesn't want to quit.
Yep
Life lessons.
exactly. when buster got up off the canvass tyson was broken- he knew he wasn't going to beat this man...and gave up mentally, as bullies do.
One of the best performances in boxing history
Buster Douglases mom died 23 days before the fight. He wasn’t just doing it for himself, he was doing it for her. Legend
There is nothing to do with his mother's death.Actually Douglas knocked out in this fight firstly,but refreree delayed the counting orelse he would have been defeated.
Sorry
Tyson on the canvas unable to continue, still his first thought is to put his mouth piece back in and continue the fight. This is obviously Douglas fight, but the heart of Tyson is impressive. Even when he loses you get impressed. Something about Mike that is so fascinating.
One of Mike Tyson’s weaknesses was that he would allow himself to be stationary too long, clearly you can see Buster taking advantage of that i remember Las Vegas had Buster as a 42-1 underdog in this fight but this is possibly the greatest upset in boxing history.
Tyson’s usual style was anything but stationary. That night something was off
Imagine knowing this beforehand and betting the house on Buster
So many boxing know-nothings give excuses for Tyson's loss on that night, but most boxing authorities always predicted that Tyson would have serious problems with a taller fighter, who had a good persistent jab, utilized lateral movement, and shifted angles on Tyson.
That's exactly what Douglas did in Tokyo.
Excellent boxing by Buster. Accurate consistent hard punching power knocked the king from his throne.
Buster won this fight for his mother. Mike lost cause he mentally didn't prepare and didn't really care either
Mike admitted doing drugs & having sex with women while fighting during that time. The lifestyle caught him with him with a seasoned vet like Buster. Should have took this man seriously although Mike did KO him in the 8th because it was actually an 11 count but that extra 2 seconds gave Buster a second chance & he ends up with one of the biggest upsets in boxing history.
@@JR....... Absolutely. Not to mention there was no Kevin Rooney in his corner.
@Joseph Robinson Clearly you know nothing about boxing and mike tyson. nice try!
It's true Mike didn't prepare for this match! So he's lost by his fault!
Nah, Tyson overrat 👎
Not taking anything away from James "Buster" Douglas but he put it all together for this fight. How great this man could have been if he prepared and fought each fight like this one.
No excuses please. Douglas completely won this fight. Douglas did well from the beginning to the end. It's not all about the counting but there was a something significant in Douglas that gave impression he could still carry on and he did.
Buster fought a brave and intelligent fight. Hats off to him. Mike Tyson's first loss and upset of the century.
The referee should learn to count to 10 and not stop at 9 for a minute... normally Tyson knocked him out!
@@gibeinennameneinm3312 he got up at 9 dude wtf are you talking about? You're just in denial
Huge Tyson fan but you are 100% correct. Tyson deserved to lose.
I was 14 years old and man I remember how upset I was. I bought the whole 15 count just like many Tyson fans did. Puberty doesn't mix with facts folks. Tyson lost straight up.
That night Buster fought like an all time great,too bad it only lasted one fight
@Izzy Kash that you're a butthurt Tyson fan
@Izzy Kash butthurt 😂😂, Douglas got up when the ref counted at 9 wasn't his fault, who's butthurt here? You are 😂😂😂
He had the best approach and counter for Tysons onslaught. Was truly one of the greatest fights I've ever seen in my lifetime.
All I can say is Douglas won this fight cuz he never backed off even after he was knocked down
His mom was by his side!
Even if his mom was alive he still would've won based off of skill alone. The only rounds buster lost was round 6 and the 8th round knockdown. He busted Tyson through the whole fight.
I saw this as a kid and am STILL dumbfounded. Douglas fought like a totally different person that night!
He was brawling like a beast
I never forget this fight. Tyson’s first loss and happened on my birthday.
Happy birthday.
a birthday to remember my friend😊
Big deal
11th February -- birthday of my father. In day when Tyson lossed my father was a 12 years.
So it was your sweetest b-day..
The finest hour for James "Buster" Douglas. Excellent physical form of a boxer, the fight is very significant.
Iron Mike: I can beat any man.
Buster Douglass: Try me.
He lucky that bell came on time cause mike was gon land another one while he was still wobbly
@Fish boy No he wasn't. Douglas was not hurt at all. He clearly wasn't stunned. It was more of a flash knockdown of anything
@@jacobh7188Dosent matter if the ref would have focused on the count instead of fake distraction every second of the counting , this would have been another early days of Tyson ! = Tyson 1 opponent 0 ! Tyson was clearly robbed that night and the ref most likely threw the fight for one helluva pay day !! Everyone from the boxing world counted Buster's knock down and everyone of them counted Buster out with over an 11 count ! Mike was on his feet before a honest 10 count and the ref screwed him !! It made perfect sense ! If that fight would have taken place in the states Mike would have won that night period !!
LEGENDARY.....
He wasn't the 1st fighter to bring the fight to Tyson
But He was the first to literally let it all hang out from start to finish
He was the aggressor....
He was the bully.....
He fought like he was the champ vs the underdog
He fought the type of fight that showed the Lewis's and Holyfield's of the world the recipe to dethrone the feared and revered Iron Mike Tyson
@Joseph Robinson point blank PERIOD Joseph !😉
Naw tillis an tiny tucker brought the fight to tyson. Go watch those fights they didnt run they stood an banged it out with mike
@@Lightskinemagic1995 oh so very true
But Buster got up from being knocked down by Tyson and knocked him silly
Buster gave Tyson his first of only a few ko's
Some people still thinks if he had Rooney he would've won I don't know about that
@@keradegavin948 Rooney ?
Do you mean Cus D'Amata ?
Busters jab was like a freight train vs tyson! 💥🥊
It's the most unforgetable world boxing championship. It was the first time in history that Mr. James Buster Douglas could be the NEW WORLD BOXING CHAMPION after defeating Mr, Mike Tyson by knock out😊👍👍
5 best punches to finish a fight ever... each was spot on... he kept hitting his mark even as Tyson was damn near perpendicular to the canvas! Awesome fight!
One of the greatest fights, surely 👏
Finest example of scientific boxing in the post Ali era. His jab was perfect. Doubles and triples. Tyson was tailor made for Buster that night.
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The uppercut Douglas lands before he knocks Mike out sounds like bazooka
At 4:00 of the video the referee starts counting, Buster Douglas was down for 12 seconds. It is timed perfectly with the video! Tyson should’ve won this fight in the 8th round!
Tatarawr it’s timed perfectly with the video. When the ref is on 1 the video is on 4:00-4:01, when he is on 2 the video is on 4:02, when he is on 3 the video is on 4:03, when the ref gets to 8 the video is on 4:10. At some point at the 4 count the referee slowed down the count and has lost 2 seconds from then on.
I do understand that it’s the referee’s final count and the count has leeway and other things like distraction come into play. I’m just pointing out the obvious that when the referee stops counting at 9 that 12 actual seconds passed and Tyson should’ve won if the seconds were counted correctly.
That happens, man.
It's just a human count.
What strikes me is that Buster didn't raise his hands.
A lot of boxers stay down to take the full count to rest. I’m sure Douglas would have got up before the 9 if he had to
Tyson should have got to the neutral corner. It wasn’t 1919, you can’t linger over the downed man.
The referee stop counting at 9 while Buster was still on the canvas but when Mike got to his feet before the count of ten the referee counted him out.
Whoa what a fight ! Any fight in which Tyson is knocked down is the greatest spectacle.
I still watch it and expect Mike to pull through. Buster's jab was gorgeous that night. Real beauty
One of the best fights ever! Sheer guts and determination!
Historico, Douglas...👊🏼🔥
Buster Douglas was the confident aggressor who showed no fear of Tyson. Buster may have gone down in round 8, but inspired by the recent loss of his mother, rose to the count & the occasion to destroy Tyson with a fury of 4 consecutive punches in round 10. What a spectacular performance/fight.
not even Tyson could resist four blows loaded with all the love for his deceased mother 5:30
To be honest am very young but this match steals my attention i cant lie👌
The commentator was at the top of his game! The fight and the commentator made it one of the best fights of all time. The passion and excitement! 👍🏼
I also really liked the commentator. He seemed to want to see buster do it.
Look at buster, landing as some shots here😅
As a kid watching this fight I was pissed to see my idol lose his first fight but at the same time shocked at how much heart Buster Douglas showed. After losing his mother 😢 he went out like he had nothing to lose.
I watched this fight many times. It’s the best fight in boxing history.
That's one perception my man,
Each fight is different in its own way, and one can't best the other.
It's just a great fight.
You need to watch more fights - Ali vs Frazier III, Bowe vs Holyfield I, Hagler vs Mugabi, Leonard vs Hearns... there are dozens of better fights than this 1-sided beat down...
Hypnodelica I saw most of them but this one is different. May be because it is the first lose for Tyson in his boxing career.
@@vscoayatt This is a significant fight no doubt for being Tyson's 1st loss and the biggest betting shock in the divisions history - but a great fight needs 2 dance partners at the top of their game in my opinion and this only had 1.
DOUGLAS THANK YOU VERY VERY MUCH FOR THIS GIFT.
TYSON OUT !👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
@Serial Kirby MIRA A TYSON EN SU MIRADA .MIRALO EN SUS OJOS
COMO EL ODIABA A SUS ADVERSARIOS.YO LEI SU MIRADA Y
SU MIRADA ME DABA MIEDO.
REGARDS MY FRIEND !
@Serial Kirby DE ACUERDO TE HARE CASO NO LE MIRARE A LOS OJOS NUNCA MAS.♡♡♡♡
Buster was the first to take advantage of Tyson's limited height: he hit (hard!) from a distance, and clinched when Mike found a way in. Also, after destroying so many rivals in the first few rounds, Mike's long fight endurance was a question mark; Buster proved it wasn't that good.
Holyfield used the same long fight approach in their two bouts. After the first, a frustrated Tyson knew he had to KO Evander right away; after three fruitless rounds, he resorted to savagery out of desperation.
good point but tyson wasn't the same either way.
@@nickromeo2882 prison I think messed him up mentally.
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This was pre-rape
@@Nmdixon-cu7vm This was before he went to prison.
It's a pity that Tyson hadn't trained for this match at all. With Holyfield he was too rusty from 3 years in prison.
For God sake, Douglas is really a good boxer. Every jab he deliver is on point. Long life champ.
Tyson is an ATG, Youngest HW champ, became champ in 2 years, beat ATG's Holmes and Spinks... But this night his flaws got exposed: lack of descipline and an inability to adapt
Also bullshit he juss was outfought didnt expose anything
Larry Holmes was 38 and washed up... Spinks??? He was a light heavyweight 😂
@@YUCAYEQUE ok not tysons fault
vl LEGTxSQUAD X nope
@@YUCAYEQUE cant call holmes washed up he wanted to fight tyson and got what he wnated
i get tears and goodbumps when Buster left his hands up.A true fighter❤
Buena paliza le dieron Mike Tyson y años después aún la festejamos 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏!!
Tyson could not believe that after Buster was knocked down it just made Buster fight even harder. Buster was not the least bit afraid. Mike just did not know what to do. Finally a man that was stronger and no fear. Mike was in shock. I won 5000 dollars on this fight.
This man literally got knocked down by Tyson and got back up to later KO him? AMAZING!!!
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That night James Douglas was flawless, the king of the world. His name shook the entire world. If you were alive to experience that night, it was special. Thank you champ! We still watch is total awe, trust me
Columbus, Ohio went bonkers when Buster pulled off this masterpiece...your hometown is still so proud of you, Buster...
Buster had just lost his Mother, and he was fighting with heart and emotion. One of the greatest upsets in boxing history. It was an inspiring performance.
This was the fight of his life for Douglas. Great performance. And he realized that uppercuts are a good tool against Tyson. No one is unbeatable (only a few exceptions in the old days)
buster douglas is another one of the greats but mike was going through hell at this time it just wasn’t his night, totally out of his element and prolly 100 things on his mind
Mike don't need excuses. Thats pathetic. Lost fair.
Tyson got shown for what he was a bully who beat most opponents before the first bell overrated beat no top heavyweights except a over the hill Holmes
As strong as Tyson was, he was mentally weak when Buster got back up and continued to fight.
Tyson was in magnificent shape to withstand all of those punches and keep upright. I don’t buy the narrative that he was out of shape, he just ran into a fighter with great hands and a determination to win.
What a call by the commentator! Exciting stuff
Douglas survived the knockout and defeat after rising from the ground and finishing the round
C est vraiment triste.
Even if Mike Tyseon won this one- he was gonna lose eventually. One can clearly see his mind was not into fighting anymore. He was neither quick or agile as he was back when he was on his way to the top.
He moved heavy, also always tried to end it with one shot instead of work his opponent.
Mike got lazier, more self centered and defocused. He got used to knocking his opponents early that he didnt even have the stamina to go after the 6-7th round.
People praise Douglas here but this was not Mike Tyson at his best.
It could have been anyone here. Douuglas was a man at the right place at the right time. That is all.
This is the truth. Mike Tyson was not himself even 2-3 matches before this one. Neither was Tyseon himself ever after. Tyson's career after this fight was nothing but an attempt to put himself together but Tyson is one of those people which once broken cannot be repaired.
His later madness was nothing but an attempt to return back to his old self by sheer force of will. But the magic was gone.
Late nights, partying, drugs, private life took their toll and Iron Mike was gone long before this fight.
Right we all know Tyson was done for it at this time he lost his ways James Buster Bum Douglas was trash that’s why he didn’t stay champion for a long time it was short lived.
True
You know
That the real end of Tyson was since he fired Kevin roony in 1988
Kevin said that after he watched Tyson match vs Bruno i was know that the lost of Tyson so close cause he become random boxer and prawler more than boxer with his real peeka poo
Style and that was very clear here Tyson was very bad in this match despite that upper cut sent Douglas to ground
Even if he was won here he was not able to beat Holyfield
In same year who was taken the title 8 months later from Buster
Buster douglas was 1 day lucky man
Look how he lost to holyfield
Amazing quality
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Damn what a battle, Heavy weights in the 90s were beasts compared to today
I was 10 when this fight happened. I used to watch all the Tyson fights live on HBO. This night my friend from my old neighborhood came to spend the night. So we were out roaming around the neighborhood while my parents watched and taped the fight on VHS. When we came in later after the fight I asked my dad "so what round did Tyson knock him out in?" And he just smiled and said I need to watch the fight. I asked him again and he said watch the fight. I said we will, but I just want to know what round Tyson won in. He just started walking upstairs to go to bed and was like "just watch the fight". Lol. It never occured to me that Douglas could have won. I was so confused why he wouldn't tell me.
that comment created pictures in my imagination.awsome comment
@@VaderPopsVicodin10 I remember getting really mad and crying at John Elway when I was 8 or 9. My dad's work had an NFL squares pool and I entered one with him. My strategy of picking which helmet seemed tougher had paid off and by MNF I was tied with some coworker of his. I had the Broncos and they had Seahawks I think and Seahawks won. Elway tried to come back in the 4th and was throwing up prayer passes for incompletions and my dad was laughing because I was yelling at the TV and furious at Elway's stupid toothy face. I think I still hate John Elway.
@@VaderPopsVicodin10 That's hilarious. What a coincidence! Your story just reminded me of mine bc of how mad I got lol. I bet we would have been friends in the '80s!
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Даглас достоен этой тяжёлой победы , для всех это был шок
What the hell. Making a living in the rat race of life, 1990. Now that I’m retired I get to watch these historical fights. I did not know Buster Douglas put on this amazing come back performance for the knockout of Iron Mike Tyson.
The greatest upset since Cassius Clay defeated Sonny Liston.
Wow lots of talent buster possessed
No spinks vs holmes was a big upset smith vs witherspoon 2 was as well hella upsets happend ina 80s
@Serial Kirby you are wrong, that fight happened before he changed his name...
i'm not saying upset tony. clay had all the tools to beat liston.
Nope. Before the Tyson VS Douglas fight, the Leon Spinks fight with Ali 1 was considered the biggest upset
Very nice, both if them!
Still gives me goosebumps
First taller fighter I ever saw actually be able to use height and reach as an advantage against Mike. The reach and power on his jab punished Mike enough that over the course of the fight he was coming in slower (something I had never seen) and Buster was taking full advantage of the lessened risk of Mike’s uppercut all the way to the end of the fight.
Spot on. Lewis said he studied this fight before fighting Tyson.
@@barco581 I was at that fight in Memphis and you could almost tell that he had, it looked eerily similar…
Mike tyson was dangerous.. As a Tyson fan i feel this was the best fight in history....
Great fight sucks tyson was knocked out
@@Real2k25 yes but to knock him out was not easy at all and that made it an epic fight... If i was tyson i wouldn't be that mad because at least he know it was a good fight.
Tyson plain and simple got an ass kicking this night. If he had pulled it out it would of definitely put him in atg categories. He didn't though, but it gave the blue prints to beat him than evander did and then later Lewis. Tyson took a good beating before eventually going down though in those fights. He never had his comeback in a fight to win.
Let's face it, Mike Tyson was beat by a second rate boxer.
No denying how amazing doug was but its well known Mike was a mess around this time still no excuse he should have been on his A game underestimate him.
@GRap TheGOAT I did not know that thanks for the new info
I see this fight again n again. At a prime state of Tyson Douglas showed his confidence. Great Douglo
Tyson wasn't used to going the rounds, he was all about speed and strength to knock them out early. Buster obviously watched Tyson's fights and knew that if he could hold and and wear Tyson down he'd have a chance.
one of the most raw and epic heavyweight boxing matches ever to be fought!!!!!!! Battle of the wills for sure.
Cara que luta encrivel o boster caiu e levantou de novo para vitória não desistiu que exemplo de superação
Mike and Evander are my 2 favorite boxers of all time BUT Buster fought a damn near perfect fight. Bravo 4u.
I love Mike tyson he's one of the 10 greatest heavyweight boxers in my opinion but on this night his one main weakness got exposed if he went up against a taller fighter who can jab really good then iron mike can be vulnerable most of his losses was against fighters who was taller and had really good Jab punches then mike Tyson will have a hard time avoiding those cuz u can't duck and dodge those jab u can get caught with a uppercut real quick that became Tyson main weakness
That's why i think that Ali would smash Tyson's ass if they had fought both on their prime
What is problem ???
Tyson never fought boxer same his tall
Tyson fired his coach rooney at 88 and since then he no longer same boxer even after he beaten Bruno at 89
Tyson was so confident v4 douglas match and he even practiced sex in japan .Douglas never ever real champion he knocked out at first title defence
cus D'MATO
"you can't beat joe louis"
What a performance from Buster Douglas, nobody expected this outcome and I think he just went out with no respect for Mikes power and that’s what won him the title. Losing his Mum prior to the fight gave him so much inspiration.
Buster was committed to the win. One of the most spectacular victories in the history of boxing in all time. Beautiful comeback.
Seit 50 Jahren habe ich hunderte Boxkämpfe gesehen. Aber dieser ist mit Abstand der beste!
I remember this fight like it was yesterday. I was the only bloke in work that backed Douglas to win. 👍👍
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Tyson thought it was a day at the office, it was Busters shot at the tiyle for his deceased Mum, sums it up really
This fight was awesome ..The fight is really underated
Truly tactical fight
Long ass count though and the bell saved him, they didn’t want the fight to end in an awkward way
This shit was legendary tysons aura was so strong even watching this now makes it feel like u were watching it live
once beaten down .. Tyson wake up as a legend
That was when Tyson knew how it felt to be knocked down.
Мне нравится манера ведения боя у Тайсона!
Mike Tyson won by knockout 12-13 seconds so I reality Mike won but oh well the ref really took his sweet time
Douglas lutou muito, parecia incontrolável sua vontade de vencer
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When Tyson brought down Buster the referee started the count almost 3 seconds late.
the 8/10 count doesn't mean seconds, the ref can count as fast/slow as they want as long as it's within a sensible range
Right, but if the Referee would have counted quicker, Douglas would have stood up quicker.
Yes correcr refereee calculation is to slow during douglas down
@@danielhkhk7283 how comes Tison was robbed his ko.the referee began to count late and slow
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Grapes are sour.
Sour loser.