Buster Douglas is estimated to have a net worth of
$15 Million
Buster Douglas Wiki Biography
James Douglas, born on April 7, 1960, in Columbus, Ohio USA, is a retired professional boxer. His career reached its peak with his victory over the renowned boxer Mike Tyson, on February 11, 1990, earning him the undisputed world heavyweight title. Buster Douglas amassed most of his net worth during his active years in professional boxing from 1981 to 1999.
The net worth of ex-professional boxer Buster Douglas is estimated to be $15 million, as of early 2016. Reports suggest that Douglas earned $3 million for his victory against Tyson, and his largest purse was valued at $24.2 million for the fight against Evander Holyfield.
Buster Douglas Net Worth $15 Million
Buster Douglas was the son of the professional boxer William Douglas, also known as Dynamite. He attended Linden McKinley High School, where he actively participated in sports and later pursued a career in boxing, significantly adding to his net worth.
In his professional career, Douglas started on May 31, 1981, with a win against Dan O’Malley. Throughout his career, he achieved 38 wins, with 25 by knockout, six losses, and one draw. His most significant victory was against Mike Tyson, which came as a surprise to many after the recent passing of Douglas’s mother. He held the title of undisputed World Heavyweight Champion for eight months and two weeks until he lost to Evander Holyfield.
In addition to boxing, Buster Douglas ventured into acting, appearing in films such as “Pluto’s Plight” (2002) and the television film “Tyson” (1995). He also featured in the video game “James ‘Buster’ Douglas Knockout Boxing” (1988).
On a personal note, the former professional boxer is married to Bertha Douglas, and the couple has two children.
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| 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 |
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| 1 | 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. |
| 2 | During his first retirement he blew up to over 300 pounds and went into a coma. |
| 3 | After winning the title he gained over 30 pounds and was destroyed by Evander Holyfield in his first title defense. |
| 4 | Was undefeated in his first 17 fights. |
| 5 | Won his last two fights by first round knockout. |
| 6 | 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) |
| 7 | The son of former middleweight & light-heavyweight contender, Billy “Dynamite” Douglas. |
| 8 | 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 |
| Identity | 2007 | TV Series | Himself – Stranger |
| ESPN 25: Who’s #1? | 2004-2006 | TV Series documentary | Himself |
| The Top 5 Reasons You Can’t Blame… | 2005 | TV Series | Himself |
| Legendary Nights | 2003 | TV Series documentary | Himself |
| ESPN SportsCentury | 2002 | TV Series documentary | Himself |
| Howard Stern | 1996 | TV Series | Himself |
| Biography | 1994 | TV Series documentary | Himself |
| Night of 100 Stars III | 1990 | TV Movie | Himself |
| HBO Boxing | 1990 | TV Series documentary | Himself – Audience Member / Himself |
| Saturday Night’s Main Event | 1990 | TV Series | Himself |
Archive Footage
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| ESPN Friday Night Fights | 2008-2011 | TV Series | Himself |
| Tyson | 2008 | Documentary | Himself |
| I Love the ’90s: Part Deux | 2005 | TV Series documentary | Himself |
| Fallen Champ: The Untold Story of Mike Tyson | 1993 | TV Movie documentary | Himself |