Buster Douglas losses
Over 18 years as a professional, Buster Douglas has compiled a 38-6-1 (25) record, including four title fights. He has six losses, three of them in title fights.
6. Buster Douglas loses to Lou Savarese via KO
On June 25, 1998 Buster Douglas fought Lou Savarese for the vacant IBA heavyweight title. Douglas was 38 years old with a record of 36-5-1, and Savarese was 0 with a record of 0-0. Douglas was on a 6-fight winning streak. Savarese stopped Douglas via KO in the 1st round. Failed to win the vacant title.
5. Buster Douglas loses to Evander Holyfield via KO
On October 25, 1990 Buster Douglas defended the undisputed heavyweight title against Evander Holyfield. Douglas was 30 years old with a record of 30-4-1, and Holyfield was 28 with a record of 24-0. Douglas was on a 7-fight winning streak and Holyfield was on an undefeated 24-fight winning streak. Holyfield stopped Douglas via KO in the 3rd round. Lost the undisputed title.
4. Buster Douglas loses to Tony Tucker via KO
On May 30, 1987 Buster Douglas fought Tony Tucker for the vacant IBF heavyweight title. Douglas was 27 years old with a record of 23-3-1, and Tucker was 28 with a record of 33-0. Douglas was on a 3-fight winning streak and Tucker was on an undefeated 17-fight winning streak. Tucker stopped Douglas via TKO in the 10th round. Failed to win the vacant title.
3. Buster Douglas loses to Jesse Ferguson via majority decision
On May 9, 1985 Buster Douglas faced Jesse Ferguson. Douglas was 25 years old with a record of 20-2-1, and Ferguson was 0 with a record of 0-0. Douglas was on a 2-fight winning streak. Douglas lost via majority decision. Went the distance with Ferguson.
2. Buster Douglas loses to Mike White via KO
On December 17, 1983 Buster Douglas faced Mike White. Douglas was 23 years old with a record of 18-1-1, and White was 0 with a record of 0-0. Douglas was on a 7-fight winning streak. White stopped Douglas via TKO in the 9th round. Lasted into the 9th round.
1. Buster Douglas loses to David Bey via KO
On November 6, 1981 Buster Douglas faced David Bey. Douglas was 21 years old with a record of 5-0, and Bey was 0 with a record of 0-0. Douglas was on an undefeated 5-fight winning streak. Bey stopped Douglas via TKO in the 2nd round.