Buster Douglas Predicts Mike Tyson Trained Francis Ngannou’s Fate Against Tyson Fury, Potential Anthony Joshua vs. Deontay Wilder Outcome

James’ Buster’ Douglas will forever be tied to history. He commenced his pro-boxing career in the year when the greatest Muhammad Ali fought his last and retired from the sport. He had already suffered four defeats when he met the unbeaten, and what many at the time thought unbeatable, Mike Tyson at the Tokyo Dome on February 11, 1990. What he did that day will forever be etched in history. Now aged sixty-three, he may not be as prolific with appearances as other boxing elders. However, his words and views do matter. No wonder when the media caught up with him, they first wanted to know his thoughts on the recent developments in the Heavyweight division.

When the first bell rang, it became apparent that ‘Buster’ Douglas had come for a fight. On the other hand, sans his trainer, Kevin Rooney, and with a new team in the corner, it wasn’t what the Mike Tyson crowds were used to. Making brilliant use of his jabs, the Ohioan checked ‘The Baddest Man on the Planet.’ The latter’s right uppercut sent Douglas down to the canvas in the eighth round. However, he got up to continue. Finally, the fight ended when his combinations knocked down Tyson, who could not get on the count.

James ‘Buster’ Douglas and the modern-day Heavyweights

So Eli Seckbach was speaking ‘Buster’ Douglas recently. He asked for the latter’s opinion on the fight between Anthony Joshua and Deontay Wilder. Though sounding confused, the former world champion replied, “It’s going to be a toss-up. Whoever gets out first.” Then, mentioning his victory over Mike Tyson, regarded as the biggest upset in the sport’s history, Seckbach asked which fight he considered the second most significant upset, and the response came: Andy Ruiz Jr. and Joshua, 2019.

Finally, the question came up about Tyson Fury and Francis Ngannou‘s October clash. Seckbach highlighted that Douglas’ former opponent, Mike Tyson, was training the former UFC Heavyweight champion. ‘Buster’ Douglas replied, ‘Fury.” When Seckback asked for the reasons, the former heavyweight champion replied, “…because he’s a good boxer. I like his style. Good boxing; work off that jab…”

Victory over Tyson made James ‘Buster’ Douglas the undisputed Heavyweight champion. However, he could hold the title for only a few months. In October, Evender Holyfield dethroned him. Douglas retired from sports afterward. However, he returned six years later and fought for the next three years. His last attempt at a world title ended in a loss.

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