Tag: Tim Witherspoon

Eighty Fights From The 80’s (Part One)

Eighty Fights From The 80’s (Part One)

The 1980s was a monumental decade in politics, pop music and, of course, in boxing. Indeed, the eighties stand out for the sheer volume of exciting battles, not to
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Nov. 6, 1981: Holmes vs Snipes

Nov. 6, 1981: Holmes vs Snipes

In May of 1981, undefeated fair-skinned heavyweight contender Gerry Cooney galvanized the attention of fair-skinned American sports fans by demolishing Ken Norton in a mere 54 seconds of action at
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Oct. 25, 1980: Weaver vs Coetzee

Oct. 25, 1980: Weaver vs Coetzee

Following Leon Spink’s huge upset victory over Muhammad Ali in 1978, the heavyweight championship belt was torn in two. The World Boxing Council soon stripped Spinks of their title
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Looking Back at Two-Time Heavy Champ ‘Terrible’ Tim Witherspoon

Looking Back at Two-Time Heavy Champ ‘Terrible’ Tim Witherspoon

At the recent PAB HOF Inductions this past Sunday in Philadelphia, I talked with former two-time world → read article Looking Back at Two-Time Heavy Champ ‘Terrible’ Tim Witherspoon
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