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It's not a weak argument. In fact, it is clear that this fellow did a remarkable amount of research. Buster Douglas beat Mike Tyson up all night long in that fight. Only once did he slip, and only once did Mike take advantage of it. While Mike was out of his element that night for several reasons including Douglas's skill, he was still smart enough to seize an opportunity. Sometimes one punch is all it takes in the heavyweight division.
I imagine that the punch truly rocked Douglas, but rather than get hit by an inevitable combo that was sure to follow, he goes straight down to take a breather. The count of ten was clearly passed due by the time Douglas stood up, and, the referee stopped the count at nine while James wasn't fully upright yet. This doesn't excuse, however, the fact that Mike didn't take advantage of his shaken opponent and finish him off in the 9th round. Sometimes mistakes are made, whether by the fighters or the refs, and it's the job of a professional to press on regardless of those mistakes. Clearly, the derailing of Mike Tyson was beginning before this fight took place and he allowed it to get the best of him when he had a chance at all-time glory. Regardless of the bad counting, regardless of the circumstances around Mike, regardless of the investigations that followed, Mike Tyson lost the fight before he even stepped into the ring. Physical and mental preparation are both required to perform at one's best in the ring, and you could see it on his face when the announcer was introducing him; he wasn't there.
I imagine that the punch truly rocked Douglas, but rather than get hit by an inevitable combo that was sure to follow, he goes straight down to take a breather. The count of ten was clearly passed due by the time Douglas stood up, and, the referee stopped the count at nine while James wasn't fully upright yet. This doesn't excuse, however, the fact that Mike didn't take advantage of his shaken opponent and finish him off in the 9th round. Sometimes mistakes are made, whether by the fighters or the refs, and it's the job of a professional to press on regardless of those mistakes. Clearly, the derailing of Mike Tyson was beginning before this fight took place and he allowed it to get the best of him when he had a chance at all-time glory. Regardless of the bad counting, regardless of the circumstances around Mike, regardless of the investigations that followed, Mike Tyson lost the fight before he even stepped into the ring. Physical and mental preparation are both required to perform at one's best in the ring, and you could see it on his face when the announcer was introducing him; he wasn't there.
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