EPISODE · May 23, 2026 · 17 MIN
The Cursed Crown: When Fear Beat the Favorites
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In 1990, heavyweight champion Buster Douglas wasn't just fighting Mike Tyson—he was battling his own demons, a rigged system, and the most feared man on the planet. What happened in a Tokyo ring that February night didn't just shock the world; it revealed how terror, not talent, had been boxing's real heavyweight champion. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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In 1990, heavyweight champion Buster Douglas wasn't just fighting Mike Tyson—he was battling his own demons, a rigged system, and the most feared man on the planet. What happened in a Tokyo ring that February night didn't just shock the world; it revealed how terror, not talent, had been boxing's real heavyweight champion.
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