A search of the internet will almost unanimously tell you that the biggest upset in boxing history occurred on Feb. 10, 1990, at the Tokyo Dome in Tokyo, Japan, when a little known heavyweight named James 'Buster' Douglas knocked out previously unbeaten and universally feared Mike Tyson.
RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA - OCTOBER 26: Tyson Fury and Francis Ngannou face off during a press conference ahead of the Tyson Fury v Francis Ngannou boxing match at Boulevard Hall on October 26, 2023 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. occurred on Feb. 10, 1990, at the Tokyo Dome in Tokyo, Japan, when a little known heavyweight named James"Buster" Douglas knocked out previously unbeaten and universally feared Mike Tyson.
On Saturday in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, the potential for the biggest upset in boxing history is there. Former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou will make his pro boxing debut in a 10-round non-title bout against WBC/lineal heavyweight champion Tyson Fury. Ngannou will make his professional boxing debut against Fury. His dream, he said many times, was to follow in Mike Tyson’s footsteps and become heavyweight champion of the world. He wandered into a gym in Paris, France, one day where a coach, Fernand Lopez, convinced him to give MMA a shot.
Fury has battled mental health issues and ballooned to 400 pounds not long after winning the title from Klitschko in 2015. While it’s a battle he fights every day, Fury has seemingly gotten the issue under control and has been at his best in the ring in the last five years.At his best, focused and on top of his game, Tyson was one of the best heavyweights to ever set foot in the ring. His peak may well have come when he blew out Spinks in 91 seconds.
But with his inexperience, Fury’s boxing ability, footwork and massive size, there is a legitimate question whether Ngannou will be able to ever put his hands on Fury. Even though at 6-4 with an 83-inch reach Ngannou is a huge man himself, his best chance might be to get close to Fury, smother him and try to catch him with a shot Fury doesn’t seem coming. At distance, Fury’s boxing skills should allow him to dictate the fight and keep Ngannou where he wants him, negating his power.If there was pressure on Tyson prior to meeting Douglas, it wasn't apparent. He was relaxed and loved being recognized by the boxing fans throughout Tokyo.
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