Buster Douglas

Boxer

Birthday April 7, 1960

Birth Sign Aries

Birthplace Columbus, OH

Age 63 years old

#34792 Most Popular

About

Orthodox heavyweight known for his shocking, improbable knockout upset of the seemingly invincible Mike Tyson in 1990 to become the undisputed heavyweight champion of the world.

Before Fame

He played football and basketball at Linden McKinley High School in Ohio.

Trivia

He guest-refereed a WWF match between Hulk Hogan and Randy 'Macho Man' Savage in 1990.

Family Life

His father William Douglas was also a professional boxer.

Associated With

After the Tyson upset, he lost the title eight months later to Evander Holyfield.