Buster Douglas

Boxer; heavyweight champion titleholder

Buster Douglas - Boxer; heavyweight champion titleholder
Born

April 7th, 1960
64 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Achieved worldwide recognition after defeating Mike Tyson on February 11, 1990, to win the WBC heavyweight title. This upset victory was marked as one of the biggest surprises in boxing history. Douglas had a successful boxing career, compiling a professional record that included various victories against well-known opponents. Following the Tyson fight, Douglas continued to compete in the boxing arena, remaining active through the mid-1990s. In addition to boxing, Douglas also pursued a career in acting, appearing in several films and television shows.

Defeated Mike Tyson to win the WBC heavyweight title

Competed in the heavyweight ranks during the 1990s

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