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James Douglas is a former American professional boxer born in 1960 in Columbus, Ohio. His nickname is Buster and he defeated Mike Tyson to win the World Heavyweight Championship in 1990. Other notable fighters he faced in his career include Evander Holyfield, Tony Tucker, Trevor Berbick, Greg Page, and Oliver McCall. His last fight was a win in 1999 against Andre Crowder. Douglas ended his career with 38 wins and six losses. He is married to Bertha Douglas and they have two children.

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11 Feb, 1990

Douglas v Tyson: KO 10

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James ‘Buster’ Douglas stuns the world as he beats Tyson to become the new Undisputed Heavyweight Champion of the World.  Fighting for the second time in Tokyo, Japan, Tyson, in his 38th fight, appears under-prepared amid rumors of a less than vigorous training regime ahead of this fight.  The 42-1 underdog from Columbus, Ohio controls the fight from the outset and, in the tenth round, unleashes brutal shots on Tyson’s jaw with Tyson ending the fight on his knees desperately trying to replace his gumshield. Tyson loses his titles and moves to 37-1.