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Tim Witherspoon (born December 27, 1957) is an American former professional boxer who competed from 1979 to 2003. He was a two-time world heavyweight champion, having held the WBC title in 1984, and the WBA title in 1986.
Tim Witherspoon. Billups down twice. Fitch down 3 times in the 6th round. Eklund down & out in rd 1. Witherspoon swarms all over Wills who fails to punch back and is stopped on his feet. Title had been vacated by Michael Dokes when he won the WBA title.
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Witherspoon is the father of Tim Witherspoon Jr. and second cousin of Chazz Witherspoon. Career Overview. Tim Witherspoon turned professional in 1979 after just five amateur bouts. He worked as a sparring partner for Muhammad Ali when the former champion was training for his ill-fated comeback fight against Larry Holmes in 1980. Witherspoon ...
Oct 18, 2022 · #boxing #slugfest Highlights of the former 2x heavyweight world champion!Tim Witherspoon is a former professional boxer who won the heavyweight title twice, ...
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Tim Witherspoon: The Greatest Hits. There are two very different sides to the Tim Witherspoon story. The gifted boxer-puncher from South Philadelphia became only the third man in boxing history to regain a heavyweight title (Floyd Patterson and Muhammad Ali preceded him), accomplishing that feat in the mid-1980s.
May 10, 2023 · Tim Witherspoon was an American former professional boxer who competed from 1979 to 2003. He has won two world titles as a heavyweight in his successful career. Witherspoon's professional boxing career spanned more than 23 years — from 1979 to 2003.
Tim Witherspoon retired with a professional record of 55 wins (38 by knockout), 13 losses, and 1 draw. Known for his resilience, Witherspoon was one of the few heavyweights of his era to compete against a wide array of top fighters, earning the nickname "Terrible Tim" for his tough, relentless fighting style.
