What does Buster Douglas do now?

Douglas, 60, has not fought professionally since 1999. But he said he works with amateur fighters in his hometown of Columbus, Ohio, and could be ready to fight in six to eight weeks. Thirty years ago, Douglas was a 42-to-1 underdog heading into his fight against Tyson, who at the time was 37-0 with 33 knockouts.
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What happened to Buster Douglas after Tyson fight?

Buster was lost in Las Vegas in the weeks and days before the fight. Holyfield, meanwhile, trained like his life depended on a win. He packed his days with suffering, wielding the Bible to guide his efforts and keeping his head down, mostly bowed in prayer.
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How much money did Buster Douglas make against Tyson?

Buster Douglas has a net worth of $15 million at this time, which he mostly earned during his time as a professional boxer. Douglas earned $3 million when he won against Mike Tyson, and he received $24.1 million for simply fighting Evander Holyfield.
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Where does Buster Douglas live today?

The former heavyweight champion now works with kids in his hometown of Columbus, Ohio.
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How much money did Robin Givens get from Mike Tyson?

Mike Tyson's relationship with Robin Givens came to an end in 1989 after the American actress filed for divorce, citing spousal abuse. "Iron" Mike, who was estimated to be worth $50 million at that time, reportedly had to pay Robin Givens $10 million in a divorce settlement.
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Buster Douglas on Beating Mike Tyson, Not Doing a Rematch, Losing to Holyfield (Full Interview)



Did Mike Tyson have a rematch with Buster Douglas?

On Feb. 11, 1990 in Tokyo, Douglas knocked him out in the 10th round. There was no rematch.
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Who is the best boxer of all time?

1. Muhammad Ali. The Greatest was not only one of the best heavyweights of all time, he was also one of the most colorful. He won the gold medal at the 1960 Olympics and went on to become the first boxer to win the heavyweight title three times.
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What is Sugar Ray's net worth?

The world's best American former professional boxer “Sugar Ray Leonard” has a net worth of $120 Million.
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Is Buster Douglas in the Hall of Fame?

He is in the Coffeyville Community College Men's Basketball Hall of Fame. He also played basketball at Sinclair Community College from 1979 to 1980 in Dayton, Ohio, before attending Mercyhurst University on a basketball scholarship.
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How many wives has Mike Tyson?

Tyson has been married three times. His first two marriages to Robin Givens and Monica Turner subsequently ended with some ugly details about Tyson. Marriage to Givens lasted a year while Turner filed for divorce after four years of marriage. Both women accused Tyson of domestic violence.
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Does Kevin Rooney still train boxers?

Kevin Rooney continues to train young boxers in Catskill, New York, at the same gym that he trained in under Cus D'Amato.
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Does Buster Douglas have diabetes?

Douglas' epiphany came just four years after he defeated Mike Tyson in what many still recognize as the greatest upset in sports history. Douglas lay in an Ohio hospital, diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes. He was severely overweight with a blood-sugar count that looked like a very smart person's SAT score.
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What caused Mike Tyson downfall?

Mike Tyson said drinking, eating, and having sex to excess were the reasons for his financial downfall in 2003. Tyson bought mansions, fast cars, and Bengal tigers before filing for bankruptcy, owing $23 million.
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Who destroyed Mike Tyson?

25 Years After the Fall: Mike Tyson, Buster Douglas and Boxing's Biggest Upset. You can forgive "Iron" Mike Tyson for his momentary confusion that fateful night in Tokyo 25 years ago today. After all, a James "Buster" Douglas uppercut had nearly separated head from body.
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Who was the first boxer to defeat Tyson?

On Feb. 11, 1990, Buster Douglas pulled off one of the biggest upsets in sports history. Douglas, who was a huge underdog, knocked out Mike Tyson in the 10th round of their world heavyweight championship boxing match in Tokyo.
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Who is the most feared boxer of all time?

The Most Feared Fighter in Boxing History: Charles 'Sonny' Liston remembered - The Ring.
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How many fights did Tyson lose?

Boxing Record

Tyson took part in a total of 58 fights in his professional career. Fifty of those he won, 44 of them being by knockout. Among the fights he did not win, he officially lost six, while two fell into the category of no contest.
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Who is best Muhammad Ali or Mike Tyson?

Ali is the clear winner when it comes to foot speed. He had speed that a man of his size wouldn't normally possess. Ali had quick hands as well, but his hand speed was nowhere near as lethal as his foot speed. For years Mike Tyson's hand speed has been overlooked.
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How much money did Mike Tyson's wife get?

Despite her long and successful career, Robin has stayed relatively under the radar, so it's estimated that her net worth is around $1 million. However, she also denies ever receiving her $10 million settlement from Mike Tyson, although some people claim that she did get that payment. Only she and Mike know the truth.
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How much did Mike Tyson lose in divorce?

Mike Tyson's 2 Divorces Cost Him Over $16 Million.
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