Former undisputed world heavyweight boxing champion Buster Douglas comes with an estimated net worth of $10 million. Produced James Douglas on April 7, 1960 in Columbus, Ohio, he is the son of professional fighter William “Dynamite” Douglas. He attended Linden McKinley High School where he played soccer and basketball. He even led Linden to some Class AAA state basketball tournament in 1977. He is a part of the Coffeyville Red Ravens Men’s Basketball Hall of Fame. He then moved back to Columbus to focus on boxing where he was known as “Dessert Fox” in the city.
Buster Douglas Net Worth $10 Million
Douglas made his boxing debut on May 31, 1981 and conquered Dan O’Malley in a four-round fight. On February 11, 1990, Douglas beat then-undefeated Mike Tyson in ten rounds to capture the undisputed world heavyweight championship in one of professional sports history’s all time biggest upsets. Douglas was a 42-1 underdog, as bookmakers gave him so little opportunity. Nevertheless, on October 25, 1990, Douglas was defeated by Evander Holyfield via third-round TKO in his only title shield.
After boxing, Buster made his feature film acting debut in the Artie Knapp science fiction comedy Pluto’s Predicament. He was the star of the video game James “Buster” Douglas Knockout Boxing. Buster became one of the non-students to be honoured by Ohio State University with the chance to dot the “i” during the performance of the Script Ohio by The Ohio State University Marching Band.
Sinclair Community College, Linden-McKinley High School
Nationality
United States of America
Spouse
Bertha Douglas
Parents
William Douglas
Nicknames
James "Buster" Douglas, James Douglas, Buster, Desert Fox
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Fact
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Has three sons with his wife Bertha. They are Cardae, Arthur and Kevin. He has another son Lamar, who was born to a high-school girlfriend.
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During his first retirement he blew up to over 300 pounds and went into a coma.
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After winning the title he gained over 30 pounds and was destroyed by Evander Holyfield in his first title defense.
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Was undefeated in his first 17 fights.
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Won his last two fights by first round knockout.
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Beat then-undefeated Mike Tyson in 10 rounds to capture the undisputed world heavyweight championship in one of pro sports history's all-time biggest upsets. Bookmakers gave Douglas so little chance, he was a 42-1 underdog (10 February 1990)
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The son of former middleweight & light-heavyweight contender, Billy "Dynamite" Douglas.
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Evander Holyfield beats Douglas to capture the undisputed world heavyweight championship. (25 October 1990)
Actor
Title
Year
Status
Character
Pluto's Plight
2002
Video
Agent Leis
Self
Title
Year
Status
Character
ESPN Friday Night Fights
2010
TV Series
Himself - HOF Induction Ceremony / Himself - In-Studio Guest
$15 Million
