In 1990 Evander Holyfield was the mandatory contender for the Heavyweight Title then held by Mike Tyson. Though Tyson's title defense was overdue, Tyson was permitted to engage in an optional title defense with James Buster Douglas. As we all know, Douglas won by knockout.
Thereafter all hell broke loose. Don King, at the time Douglas' promoter, and one of the ratings organizations wanted a rematch, avoiding Holyfield. The other organizations were prepared to follow their rules and directed that the Holyfield mandatory take place.
Litigation ensued. Holyfield prevailed and fought James Buster Douglas. Holyfield's career turned out to be legendary.
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Thereafter all hell broke loose. Don King, at the time Douglas' promoter, and one of the ratings organizations wanted a rematch, avoiding Holyfield. The other organizations were prepared to follow their rules and directed that the Holyfield mandatory take place.
Litigation ensued. Holyfield prevailed and fought James Buster Douglas. Holyfield's career turned out to be legendary.
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