The Biggest Upset in Boxing History: James "Buster" Douglas Autographed Title Gold Glove
Own a physical piece of combat sports history with this James "Buster" Douglas Autographed Title Gold Boxing Glove. Hand-signed in crisp black marker across the gold finish by former Undisputed World Heavyweight Champion James "Buster" Douglas, this extraordinary display piece features his iconic hand-written historic inscription: "I Beat Iron Mike 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 put on a masterful boxing performance—knocking Tyson out in the 10th round to capture the WBA, WBC, and IBF Undisputed Heavyweight titles. Crafted in striking metallic gold by Title Boxing, this single right-hand glove serves as a stunning showcase piece for sports rooms, fan caves, and boxing collection displays. Every signature and inscription 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: "I Beat Iron Mike 2-11-90" (Hand-written historic date & victory inscription)
- Sport / Theme: Professional Boxing / Heavyweight Championship History
- Item Brand & Type: Title-Brand Metallic Gold Single 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.
Risk-Free Shopping & Premium Protective Shipping
- 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: Title
- Color: Metallic Gold
- Inscription: "I Beat Iron Mike 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
