The Biggest Upset in Boxing History: James "Buster" Douglas Autographed Everlast Black Glove
Own an iconic piece of combat sports history with this James "Buster" Douglas Autographed Everlast Black Full Size Boxing Glove. Hand-signed in vibrant silver paint pen across the classic black leather by former Undisputed World Heavyweight Champion James "Buster" Douglas, this extraordinary display piece features his historic hand-written milestone inscription: "Tyson KO 2-11-90".
On February 11, 1990 in Tokyo, Japan, Douglas pulled off what is universally considered the single greatest upset in sports history. Entering the ring as a 42-to-1 underdog against the undefeated, feared "Iron" Mike Tyson, Douglas delivered a boxing masterclass—stopping Tyson in the 10th round to capture the WBA, WBC, and IBF Undisputed Heavyweight championships. Crafted by boxing's premier equipment brand, Everlast, this full-size black glove provides maximum contrast for the silver signature and inscription, making it a head-turning display piece for sports rooms, fan caves, and boxing memorabilia setups. Every signature is verified 100% genuine under the strict authentication standards of Schwartz Sports Memorabilia.
Ironclad Schwartz Sports Memorabilia Certification
To guarantee 100% lifetime market value and complete collector peace of mind, this hand-signed glove carries official third-party authentication from Schwartz Sports Memorabilia.
- Authentication Firm: Schwartz Sports Memorabilia
- Certification Type: Serial-Numbered Tamper-Proof Security Hologram & Physical Certificate of Authenticity (COA)
- Athlete / Personality: James "Buster" Douglas (Undisputed World Heavyweight Champion / 1990 Upset of the Year)
- Inscription: "Tyson KO 2-11-90" (Hand-written historic bout victory inscription)
- Sport / Theme: Professional Boxing / Heavyweight Championship History
- Item Brand & Type: Official Everlast Full Size Black Boxing Glove
- Authentication Deliverables: Serial-numbered tamper-evident hologram sticker affixed directly to the glove with a matching Certificate of Authenticity card for digital database verification.
▸ How to Verify Your Security Hologram
Your authentic James "Buster" Douglas autographed glove includes digital verification backed by the official Schwartz Sports Memorabilia Database.
- Locate Security Serial Code: Find the unique alphanumeric serial number printed on the tamper-proof security hologram sticker affixed to the glove or COA card.
- Navigate to Verification Portal: Visit the official Schwartz Sports lookup portal (schwartzsportsauthentics.com/verify-authenticity).
- Input Certification Code: Type the unique serial number into the online verification search tool.
- Review Verified Details: Instantly confirm the matching athlete record, signed item description, inscription, and official authentication record.
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- Secure Protective Packaging: Your autographed boxing glove is wrapped in protective plastic casing, cushioned with bubble packaging, and shipped securely in a heavy-duty reinforced box to guarantee it arrives in pristine display condition. Standard ground shipping is completely free.
- Free 30-Day Returns: Shop with total confidence. If you are not completely satisfied with the item's condition or signature clarity upon arrival, return it within 30 days for a full refund—we cover all return shipping costs.
Product Specifications & Details
- Athlete: James "Buster" Douglas
- Glove Brand: Everlast
- Color: Black
- Inscription: "Tyson KO 2-11-90"
- Authentication: Serialized Schwartz Sports Tamper-Proof Hologram & Physical COA
- Condition: Brand-new / Mint collector condition, ideal for acrylic display cases, office desks, or man cave setups
