- 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.
- Won his last two fights by first round knockout.
- Was undefeated in his first 17 fights.
- After winning the title he gained over 30 pounds and was destroyed by Evander Holyfield in his first title defense.
- During his first retirement he blew up to over 300 pounds and went into a coma.
- 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.
- Pro Wrestling Referee.
- Evander Holyfield beats Douglas to capture the undisputed world heavyweight championship. (25 October 1990)
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