Buster Douglas Net Worth

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 BirthApril 7, 1960
Place Of BirthColumbus, Ohio, United States
Height6 ft 3 in (1.92 m)
Weight258 lbs (117.03 kg)
ProfessionProfessional Boxer
EducationSinclair Community College, Linden-McKinley High School
NationalityUnited States of America
SpouseBertha Douglas
ParentsWilliam Douglas
NicknamesJames “Buster” Douglas , James Douglas , Buster , Desert Fox
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1Has 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.
2During his first retirement he blew up to over 300 pounds and went into a coma.
3After winning the title he gained over 30 pounds and was destroyed by Evander Holyfield in his first title defense.
4Was undefeated in his first 17 fights.
5Won his last two fights by first round knockout.
6Beat 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)
7The son of former middleweight & light-heavyweight contender, Billy “Dynamite” Douglas.
8Evander Holyfield beats Douglas to capture the undisputed world heavyweight championship. (25 October 1990)

Actor

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Pluto’s Plight2002VideoAgent Leis

Self

TitleYearStatusCharacter
ESPN Friday Night Fights2010TV SeriesHimself – HOF Induction Ceremony / Himself – In-Studio Guest
Identity2007TV SeriesHimself – Stranger
ESPN 25: Who’s #1?2004-2006TV Series documentaryHimself
The Top 5 Reasons You Can’t Blame…2005TV SeriesHimself
Legendary Nights2003TV Series documentaryHimself
ESPN SportsCentury2002TV Series documentaryHimself
Howard Stern1996TV SeriesHimself
Biography1994TV Series documentaryHimself
Night of 100 Stars III1990TV MovieHimself
HBO Boxing1990TV Series documentaryHimself – Audience Member / Himself
Saturday Night’s Main Event1990TV SeriesHimself

Archive Footage

TitleYearStatusCharacter
ESPN Friday Night Fights2008-2011TV SeriesHimself
Tyson2008DocumentaryHimself
I Love the ’90s: Part Deux2005TV Series documentaryHimself
Fallen Champ: The Untold Story of Mike Tyson1993TV Movie documentaryHimself


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