James "Buster" Douglas, at an exact 6ft 3½ (191.8 cm), towered over many opponents in the heavyweight boxing division, leveraging his height for exceptional reach and ring dominance. The son of boxer William "Dynamite" Douglas, he competed professionally from 1981 to 1999, using his commanding stature to deliver devastating punches.
His impressive height was central to his career peak, enabling the historic 1990 knockout upset over Mike Tyson in Tokyo to claim the undisputed heavyweight championship. Douglas's physical presence amplified his power, making him a standout in a division of giants.
- Undisputed Heavyweight Champion (1990)
- KO victory over Mike Tyson
- Competed in over 40 professional bouts