Buster Douglas vs Evander Holyfield | “The Moment of Truth“ | Full Highlights

James Douglas 246 lbs lost to Evander Holyfield 208 lbs by KO at 1:10 in round 3 of 12 Date: 1990-10-25 Location: Mirage Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA WBC World Heavyweight Title (1st defense by Douglas) WBA World Heavyweight Title (1st defense by Douglas) IBF World Heavyweight Title (1st defense by Douglas) An out-of-shape Douglas came into the fight weighing 246 pounds, 15 pounds heavier than he was for the Tyson fight. Holyfield, meanwhile came into the fight at a lean and fit 208 pounds and dominated the sluggish Douglas, winning both the first and second rounds. In the third round, Douglas attempted to hit Holyfield with an uppercut. Not only did Douglas telegraph the punch, he missed Holyfield completely and knocked himself off balance. Holyfield countered with a straight right to Douglas’ chin, knocking the champion flat on his back as referee Mills Lane counted him out. Douglas remained on the canvas for several seconds after the knockout and needed to be helped up twice before he got to his corner