Comments Thread For: Even 30 Years Later, Tyson-Douglas Shock Hasn't Gotten Old

[Disturbed]

Was even mentioned in my local newspaper (well, the online version as that's the present day...) which doesn't mention boxing too often. Was nice to see

HBO had a fantastic series called "Legendary Nights" (I really would recommend boxing fans to check them out in youtube)

Here is a Tyson-Douglas one from Legendary Nights

[Scopedog]

I really dislike when writers throw at insults like no hopers, tomato cans, and all of that. Just makes me realise the writer is a clown and has nothing more than a surface level of knowledge about the sport.

I was going to not say anything because I probably get too wound up at the average Fitzsimmons article, but this really bothered me too. Sure, Danny Williams went on to become a journeyman, but around the time he fought Tyson he was a tough contender, and he deserves more respect than that. The glibness with which Fitzsimmons dismisses perfectly worthy fighters (will never forget him referring to Shawn Porter as a “brand name jobber) speaks of someone who’s very arrogant to me, along with the way his articles have a habit of including long-winded personal soliloquies that nobody but him could possibly care about.

[5000boxing]

Good post, out of interest what allures you to Eubank Jr? I also ask alot of my people here in the UK. I can't see it.

He's relentless.. Solid chin.. Seems to be pretty genuine in or out the ring.. Action packed fighter. I don't really care about undefeated or not.. Its about the toughness of schedule.. I think his power at 160 is solid.. I've wanted him back down there for almost two years.. He's definitely a top dog at 160.. Charlo, GGG, Eubank, and Andrade are Top dogs in the division. Question, how is Sr. Received in England? Never watched much of senior.. Other than tmnt growing up! Lol. Jk

[5000boxing]

... and you are how old now?

I was born before time. Lol.

[P4Pdunny]

He's relentless.. Solid chin.. Seems to be pretty genuine in or out the ring.. Action packed fighter. I don't really care about undefeated or not.. Its about the toughness of schedule.. I think his power at 160 is solid.. I've wanted him back down there for almost two years.. He's definitely a top dog at 160.. Charlo, GGG, Eubank, and Andrade are Top dogs in the division. Question, how is Sr. Received in England? Never watched much of senior.. Other than tmnt growing up! Lol. Jk

SR is loved in England for his boxing exploits and his eccentric character.

JR, not so much. He's got the allure of someone who's done it all but hasn't got there yet. I struggle with JR sometimes i'm a fan and sometimes I find him off putting.

[Roberto Vasquez]

The take-home lessons, for me, are somewhat different.

The first is that an athlete, regardless of his innate talent, is only as good as his training and motivation.

The second is that IF someone believes themselves unworthy of success they WILL find a way to self-destruct. Tyson didn't just "happen" to fire Kevin Rooney, get fat, abuse substances, barely train, surround himself with sycophants, blow through hundreds of millions of dollars, etc.--these were CHOICES.

That's true too. But he'd still lose fights even if he was best prepared ever

[GelfSara]

That's true too. But he'd still lose fights even if he was best prepared ever

Unfortunately, we will never know.

[Madison Boxing]

It has got old. Wow a fighter didnt train hard, underestimated an opponent and lost. Dont understand the obsession with it still.

[Roberto Vasquez]

Unfortunately, we will never know.

Of course he would. Look at the any other indvidual sport. Absolute Legends, the best every players/drivers in those sports etc always lose - many times. It's because they compete against the best every time, they don't pick bums.

[Dasmius Shinobi]

By Lyle Fitzsimmons - Buster Douglas beat Mike Tyson today. Thirty years ago today that is. And while consoling myself to the idea I'm old enough to clearly recall an event that occurred three decades ago, part of me still reacts with the same slack-jawed shock I displayed upon initially learning the fateful Tokyo result in real time back on Feb. 11, 1990...
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Though Tyson was slapped silly by Evander Holyfield and Lennox Lewis and eventually ended as a career-maker for tomato cans Danny Williams and Kevin McBride, those losses combined don't pack the "Holy #%^$$&!" wallop of the initial time his invincibility was stripped.
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I don't want this writer to write again. He have a secret agenda or like to insults the boxers who sacrifice for us. Please, don't give him another slot to write another article.