Other partners include Franklin University and MCS-T.O.U.C.H., a program that helps formerly incarcerated men and women gain life skills and find jobs. Officials said Wednesday they hope to serve an additional 400 students with life skills coaching and mentoring services. Hottinger said they give long-overdue recognition to Douglas, as well as serving to inspire all Ohioans who face tough odds.Īmong the effort's goals is to raise enough money for the Brightway Center, a Steubenville-based nonprofit serving at-risk youth, to expand its operations to central Ohio. It's among several official actions that governments are taking to mark the anniversary. Jay Hottinger, a Newark Republican, said a bill establishing a "James 'Buster' Douglas 42-to-1 Odds Day" is moving through the statehouse. The stories behind the making of the film are almost as good.
The new 30 for 30 documentary 42 to 1 (tonight, 9 ET, ESPN) tells the story of just how incredibly unlikely Douglas’ upset was. ESPN plans to air the documentary and send some of its personalities to participate in a celebratory gala in February. 11, 1990, in Tokyo, long shot James Buster Douglas defeated Mike Tyson for the heavyweight championship of the world. The Tyson-Douglas contest gained new attention with the release of an ESPN documentary, also titled "42 to 1," in December. "I went into the fight only to win," Douglas said Wednesday, "never knowing it would come out to be something as spectacular as it has been over the years." He lost the title to Evander Holyfield that October. Douglas prevailed in a stunning upset over a man feared for his prowess in the ring and considered the best boxer in the world at the time.
JUXTAPOZZ FILMS is available Looking for more video pros Post a job Upload, livestream, and create your own videos, all in HD. James "Buster" Douglas, a Columbus native, met Tyson, the reigning undisputed world heavyweight champion, in the ring in Tokyo on Feb. 01:36 ESPN 30 for 30: 42 to 1 Trailer (Field Producer) 3 years ago JUXTAPOZZ FILMS Feature-length documentary on one of the greatest upsets in boxing history, Mike Tyson vs James 'Buster' Douglas.
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