Buster Douglas Net Worth

They are the people kids idolise and see as role models. Most athletes are renowned for their competitiveness, athletic abilities and riches. Let’s talk about the latter, shall we? unknown is a star as a Professional Boxer. Born in Columbus, Ohio, United States on the April 7, 1960 this person had found his passion and talents where awards and recognition came soon afterwards. A proud United States of America, standing at 6 ft 3 in (1.92 m), unknown has received recognition for a lot of success on and off the field unknown. Throughout a decorated career, the nicknames of James “Buster” Douglas , James Douglas , Buster , Desert Fox have stuck. With regards to personal life unknown has attended Sinclair Community College, Linden-McKinley High School. unknown Bertha Douglas William Douglas are his family. So, what about the net worth? Well it is estimated that this athlete has a net worth of $15 Million.

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To begin with, Buster Douglas was a child of the professional boxer William Douglas, well known as Dynamite. He was educated at Linden McKinley High School, where he was involved in sports, including being a member of the American Football and basketball teams, leading the team to the state basketball championship, Class AAA. Later, he played basketball representing the Coffeyville Community College Red Ravens (1977 – 1978). For his achievements Buster has been inducted into the Coffeyville Community College Men’s Basketball Hall of Fame. Having played for Sinclair Community College (1979 – 1980), he continued his career playing in the team of Mercyhurst University. Afterwards, he decided to get back to Columbus to pursue a career in boxing, which later added huge sums to Buster Douglas net worth.

Talking about his professional career, Douglas began it on the 31st May 1981 winning the fight against Dan O’Malley. According to the professional boxing record, over the next 18 years Douglas had 38 wins – 25 of which were made by knockout – six losses and one draw. However, the most important victory is considered to be one against the legendary boxer Mike Tyson. Unfortunately, the mother of Douglas died a few weeks before the fight, but Buster surprised everyone, as almost all believed that Tyson would win. The only casino in Las Vegas which made odds on the fight 42 to 1 underdog for the fight, was The Mirage Casino. So, it really was the biggest upset in the history of boxing, Douglas being crowned undisputed World Heavyweight Champion. The boxer managed to hold the titles for eight months and two weeks until he lost to Evander Holyfield.

Aside from boxing, Buster Douglas debuted on the big screen landing a role in the science fiction comedy film “Pluto’s Plight” (2002) directed by Artie Knapp, in which Douglas created the character of FBI agent Leis, and he was subsequently portrayed in the television film “Tyson” (1995) directed by Uli Edel. Douglas was also the main object of the video game “James ‘Buster’ Douglas Knockout Boxing” (1988).

Finally, in the personal life of the former professional boxer, he is married to Bertha Douglas, and they have two children.

Structural info

• Net Worth: $15 Million
• Date Of Birth: April 7, 1960
• Place Of Birth: Columbus, Ohio, United States
• Height: 6 ft 3 in (1.92 m)
• Weight: 258 lbs (117.03 kg)
• Profession: Professional Boxer
• Education: 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
• IMDB: www.imdb.com/name/nm1342237

Facts

• 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.
• During his first retirement he blew up to over 300 pounds and went into a coma.
• After winning the title he gained over 30 pounds and was destroyed by Evander Holyfield in his first title defense.
• Was undefeated in his first 17 fights.
• Won his last two fights by first round knockout.
• 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)
• The son of former middleweight & light-heavyweight contender, Billy “Dynamite” Douglas.
• Evander Holyfield beats Douglas to capture the undisputed world heavyweight championship. (25 October 1990)

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