James "Buster" Douglas Signed Boxing Shorts Inscribed "I DEFEAT IRON MIKE 2-11-90", Certified by Schwartz

James “Buster” Douglas etched his name into boxing history on February 11, 1990, when he defeated the undefeated Mike Tyson at the Tokyo Dome in one of the greatest upsets ever witnessed in professional sports.

Entering the fight as a 42-to-1 underdog, Douglas showed extraordinary confidence and discipline from the opening bell. His long jab, intelligent footwork, and precise combinations allowed him to control the distance and repeatedly frustrate Tyson, who entered the bout as the undisputed heavyweight champion.

The fight took a dramatic turn in the eighth round when Tyson landed a powerful uppercut that sent Douglas to the canvas. Douglas recovered and immediately returned to his tactical approach, continuing to outbox Tyson.

In the tenth round, Douglas delivered the decisive combination, sending Tyson to the canvas for the first time in his professional career. Tyson attempted to recover but was unable to beat the referee’s count.

James “Buster” Douglas became the undisputed heavyweight champion of the world, completing one of the most extraordinary upsets in boxing history.

These boxing shorts are signed by James “Buster” Douglas and inscribed “I DEFEAT IRON MIKE 2-11-90,” directly commemorating his historic victory over Mike Tyson at the Tokyo Dome.

The inscription makes this piece particularly distinctive for collectors, as it identifies both Tyson by his famous “Iron Mike” nickname and the exact date of Douglas’ defining achievement.

Certified by Schwartz, these signed boxing shorts represent an exceptional piece of heavyweight boxing memorabilia connected to one of the most iconic upsets in sporting history.

For collectors, Douglas-signed memorabilia bearing a reference to February 11, 1990, captures the night when a 42-to-1 underdog defeated one of the most dominant heavyweight champions of all time and permanently secured his place in boxing history.