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In the lead-up to the Mike Tyson vs. Buster Douglas fight on February 11, 1990, Tyson was heavily favored, with odds ranging from 42-1 to as high as 50-1 in his favor. Many considered Tyson invincible at the time, given his dominant performances and undefeated record. However, Douglas shocked the world by defeating Tyson in a major upset, illustrating that in boxing, anything can happen regardless of the odds.

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