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201851 minPGdocumentary

7.0/ 10(12 ratings)• TMDB

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42 to 1

201851 minPGdocumentary

7.0/ 10(12 ratings)• TMDB

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A 42 to 1 underdog, James 'Buster' Douglas defeated Mike Tyson on February 11, 1990, in Tokyo to win the heavyweight championship.

“The safest bet in sports was anything but”

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A 42 to 1 underdog, James 'Buster' Douglas defeated Mike Tyson on February 11, 1990, in Tokyo to win the heavyweight championship.

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Ben Houserdirector

Jeremy Schaapdirector

Gentry Kirbydirector

James Douglascast

Mike Tysoncast

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On February 11, 1990, in Tokyo, Japan, James 'Buster' Douglas steps into the ring against Mike Tyson for the heavyweight championship. Once seen as a stepping-stone for champions, Douglas defies the odds as a 42 to 1 underdog. The film details the personal struggles he faced leading up to the fight, including family challenges and training setbacks. As the match unfolds, it captures the unexpected events that lead to one of boxing's most significant upsets, marking a turning point in sports history.

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See Buster Douglas's shocking win over Mike Tyson.
Find out how personal struggles shaped Douglas's career.
Meet the key figures in Douglas's boxing journey.

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James 'Buster' Douglas was a 42 to 1 underdog before the fight.
The fight took place on February 11, 1990, in Tokyo, Japan.
Douglas was previously seen as a stepping-stone for champions.
The documentary has a runtime of 51 minutes.

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Who did James 'Buster' Douglas defeat to win the heavyweight championship?

James 'Buster' Douglas defeated Mike Tyson to win the heavyweight championship.

What were the odds against James 'Buster' Douglas in his fight with Mike Tyson?

James 'Buster' Douglas was a 42 to 1 underdog in his fight against Mike Tyson.

When and where did the fight between Douglas and Tyson take place?

The fight between James 'Buster' Douglas and Mike Tyson took place on February 11, 1990, in Tokyo, Japan.

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