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Evander Holyfield vs Buster Douglas

Evander Holyfield vs Buster Douglas

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Evander Holyfield vs Buster Douglas

"The Moment of Truth"

1990

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Overview

A professional boxing match contested on October 25, 1990, for the WBA, WBC, and IBF heavyweight championships. The bout took place at the Mirage in Paradise, Nevada, USA and saw Douglas making the first defense of the titles he won from Mike Tyson in February 1990.

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Evander Holyfield

Evander Holyfield

Self

James Douglas

James Douglas

Self

Mills Lane

Mills Lane

Referee

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