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Holyfield beat which opponent to claim his first heavyweight title in 1990?

  • Buster Douglas

  • Mike Tyson

  • Larry Holmes

  • Riddick Bowe

Answer

Holyfield beat Buster Douglas to claim his first heavyweight title in 1990. Douglas had upset Mike Tyson earlier in the year, and was a heavy favorite to beat Holyfield. However, Holyfield was able to use his superior speed and technique to outbox Douglas, and won by a unanimous decision. This victory made Holyfield the first heavyweight champion to win the title three times.
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