About
Orthodox heavyweight known for his shocking, improbable knockout upset of the seemingly invincible Mike Tyson in 1990 to become the undisputed heavyweight champion of the world.
Before Fame
He played football and basketball at Linden McKinley High School in Ohio.
Trivia
He guest-refereed a WWF match between Hulk Hogan and Randy 'Macho Man' Savage in 1990.
Family Life
His father William Douglas was also a professional boxer.
Associated With
After the Tyson upset, he lost the title eight months later to Evander Holyfield.
