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James 'Buster' Douglas recounts the biggest upset in boxing history

Normally, James "Buster" Douglas, the former heavyweight champion of the world, is among the most good-natured and nice individuals you'll ever come across.

That is, except when you call him a one-hit wonder for his exploits on Feb. 11, 1990, when Douglas pulled off what is considered the most shocking upset in boxing history -- and maybe in all of sports -- by defeating the heavyweight champion of the world, Mike Tyson.

"That one-hit wonder bull---- doesn't relate," said Douglas, who pointed out sternly to a reporter that he actually fought twice for the heavyweight title in his career (a 1987 loss to Tony Tucker being his first attempt to win a belt).