Thirty years ago, Douglas was a 42-to-1 underdog heading into his fight against Tyson, who at the time was 37-0 with 33 knockouts. On Feb. 11, 1990 in Tokyo, Douglas knocked him out in the 10th round.

Wednesday was the 25th anniversary, and it's still shocking. Tyson, 23 at the time, went into the fight 37-0 with 33 knockout. A no-name except to big boxing fans, Douglas was 29-4-1.

Thirty-five years ago this week, on Feb. 11, 1990, Columbus' own Buster Douglas knocked out Mike Tyson to claim the world heavyweight title. The upset victory was a big moment for Douglas and his ...

Once the fight started, it was clear that this was not the same Mike Tyson who had destroyed Michael Spinks just 18 months before. At 220½ pounds he looked heavy and less mobile. Douglas ...