The Boxing Legends Who Are Also Million-Dollar Heavyweights
Buster Douglas: $15 Million
Buster Douglas etched his name in boxing history by defeating Mike Tyson in 1990, earning $24.6 million from that legendary bout. Considered a massive underdog, his victory in Tokyo shocked the world. Buster’s career earnings totaled $15 million, bolstered by subsequent fights, including a title defense against Evander Holyfield.
Although he never replicated the success of his iconic win over Tyson, Buster’s career remains defined by that monumental upset. His moment in the spotlight has gone down in history as a lesson in the unpredictability and drama of boxing.
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