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Buster Douglas

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/buster-douglas

Step 2 · Questions

  1. 1. When was Buster Douglas born?

  2. 2. What was Buster Douglas's job?

  3. 3. What is the championship victory date?

  4. 4. What is the opponent in upset?

Step 3 · Words to know

Write what each word means, using the article.

  • Undisputed World Heavyweight Champion

  • 42 to 1 Underdog

  • Knockout (KO)

  • Title Defense

Step 4 · Two facts in your own words

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

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