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5 unusual facts about Buster Mathis, Jr.


Herbie Hide vs. Riddick Bowe

In his first match after losing his titles, Bowe was nearly disqualified after knocking out Buster Mathis, Jr. while Mathis was down on one knee, instead Bowe avoided a loss after the match was controversially ruled a no-contest.

Mike Tyson vs. Buster Mathis, Jr.

Mike Tyson vs. Buster Mathis, Jr., billed as "Presumption of Innocence", was a professional boxing match contested on December 16, 1995.

Only days after his victory over McNeeley, it was announced that he would face the undefeated but virtually unknown Buster Mathis, Jr. on November 4, 1995 at the MGM Grand Arena.

Mike Tyson vs. Frank Bruno

When Tyson was released in 1995, he returned to boxing and easily defeated journeymen Peter McNeeley and Buster Mathis, Jr. This would setup a rematch with Bruno for Bruno's newly won WBC Heavyweight championship.

Riddick Bowe vs. Evander Holyfield III

Bowe, meanwhile, would fight a no-contest against Buster Mathis, Jr. and defeat Larry Donald before capturing the less-regarded WBO Heavyweight Championship by knocking out Herbie Hide.



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