Birthdate
December 27, 1958

Debut
On November 1, 1980, in Las Vegas, he technically knocked out Chuk Gardner in three rounds.

won the world title
On May 30, 1987, in Las Vegas, he defeated James"Buster"Douglas for the vacant IBF all-around title.

Lost His Title
In his first defense on August 1, 1987, he unified with WBO and WBA full champion Mike Tyson, who defeated him by unanimous decision, in Las Vegas.

Withdrawal
On May 7, 1998, in Mississippi, he knocked out Billy Wright in one round.