Biography james buster douglas

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    • Buster Douglas

    American boxer (born 1960)

    Buster Douglas

    Douglas in 1990

    Born

    James Douglas


    (1960-04-07) April 7, 1960 (age 64)

    Columbus, Ohio, U.S.

    Statistics
    Weight(s)Heavyweight
    Height6 ft 3+1⁄2 in (192 cm)
    Reach83 in (211 cm)
    StanceOrthodox
    Boxing record
    Total fights46
    Wins38
    Wins by KO25
    Losses6
    Draws1
    No contests1

    James "Buster" Douglas (born April 7, 1960) is an American former professional boxer who competed between 1981 and 1999. He reigned as undisputed world heavyweight champion in 1990 after knocking out Mike Tyson.[1] He also defeated other heavyweight world champions Oliver McCall, Trevor Berbick, and Greg Page.

    Douglas was a 42 to 1 underdog going into his 1990 fight against Tyson. Defying expectations, Douglas would knock out Tyson in the 10th round to claim the WBC, WBA, and IBF titles. He reigned as the world heavyweight c