/data/photo/2020/05/18/5ec1e607a9ff9.jpg "Mike Tyson is challenged by a former boxer who carved black spots in his career")
KOMPAS.com – Mike Tyson challenged by a former boxer who once carved a black stain in his career, Buster Douglas.
This challenge comes after Mike Tyson has completed a counter exhibition duel Roy Jones Jr, Sunday (29/11/2020) noon WIB.
As for the duel Mike Tyson vs Roy Jones Jr which took place at the Staples Center, Los Angeles, United States, it ended without a winner or a draw.
Douglas, who witnessed the match then admitted that he wanted to face Mike Tyson again.
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Mike Tyson and Douglas have competed in Tokyo 30 years ago, to be precise 11 February 1990.
As a result, Douglas managed to beat Mike Tyson, who at that time had a 37-0 record with 33 victories of which were achieved by knockout (knockout).
For Mike Tyson, it was the first defeat of his career in professional boxing.
He also lost three world heavyweight titles in the WBA, WBC and IBF versions as a result of this defeat.
Meanwhile, Douglas is known as the first boxer to carve a black stain in Mike Tyson’s winning streak.
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Currently, Douglas who is 60 years old wants to do a rematch against Mike Tyson.
Launch USA Today, Douglas actually has not fought professionally since 1999.
However, he admits he is still working with amateur boxers in his hometown of Columbus, Ohio, and is ready to fight in six or eight weeks of preparation.
“Of course, I would welcome the opportunity,” said Douglas, quoted from USA Today, Thursday (3/12/2020).
“Being a boxer in pay for many years and still feeling pretty good to this day, I always feel I have one more fight (against Mike Tyson),” added Douglas.
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Like a tit for tat, Mike Tyson had expressed his desire to return to the boxing ring after a duel with Roy Jones Jr.
He seemed addicted after the last time he fought 15 years ago.
“Of course I will do it again. Roy Jones Jr. will be in the list of fighters again. I am happy to finish eight rounds,” said Mike Tyson, quoted from The Independent, Sunday (29/11/2020).
“I am very happy. We are here to entertain the public and we have done it. I am happy to be here and want to do it again,” said the 54-year-old.
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