William Douglas (boxer) facts for kids
William "Dynamite" Douglas (born March 21, 1940 – died October 7, 1999) was a talented American boxer. He was known by his exciting nickname, "Dynamite." William Douglas is also famous for being the father of another well-known boxer, James "Buster" Douglas, who became a world heavyweight champion.
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| Real name | William Lee Douglas |
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| Height | 5 ft 10 in |
| Reach | ? |
| Nationality | American |
| Born | March 21, 1940 Columbus, Ohio, U.S. |
| Died | October 7, 1999 (aged 59) ?, ?, U.S. |
| Stance | Orthodox |
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| Total fights | 59 |
| Wins | 42 |
| Wins by KO | 32 |
| Losses | 16 |
| Draws | 1 |
Who Was William "Dynamite" Douglas?
William Lee Douglas was born in Columbus, Ohio, in 1940. He grew up to become a professional boxer, known for his powerful punches, which earned him the nickname "Dynamite." He competed in the sport during the 1970s.
William's Boxing Career
William Douglas was a strong fighter in two weight classes: middleweight and light-heavyweight. These are categories in boxing based on a fighter's weight. He faced many tough opponents during his career. Some of these boxers included Bennie Briscoe, Marvin Johnson, and Matthew Saad Muhammad.
William Douglas had a long career in boxing. He fought a total of 59 professional matches. He won 41 of these fights, with 32 of his wins coming by knockout. He lost 16 times and had one fight end in a draw. He retired from boxing in 1980.
His Trainer
William Douglas was trained by Gary H. Brown. Gary Brown was also from Ohio and had been a professional boxer himself. Having a good trainer is very important for boxers to learn skills and stay in top shape.
