6/22/2023 0 Comments Tim weatherspoon jr![]() ![]() In 1987, Witherspoon filed a $25 million lawsuit against promoter Don King and his stepson, Carl King, who was Witherspoon’s manager, accusing them of fraud and conflict of interest. James (Bonecrusher) Smith, who Witherspoon defeated by a lopsided twelve-round unanimous decision the previously year, took the fight on short notice and stopped Witherspoon in the first round to win the WBA title. Witherspoon was scheduled to have a rematch with Tubbs on December 12, 1986, but Tubbs pulled out of the fight due to an injury. Witherspoon defeated Tony Tubbs by a fifteen-round majority decision on Januto win the WBA Heavyweight Championship and successfully defended it with an eleventh-round TKO of Frank Bruno on July 17, 1986. ![]() ![]() He lost it in his first defense, dropping a twelve-round majority decision to Pinklon Thomas on August 31, 1984. When Holmes relinquished the WBC belt, Witherpoon fought Greg Page for the vacant title n March 9, 1984, and won by a twelve-round majority decision. On May 20, 1983, with a record of 15-0, Witherspoon fought Larry Holmes for the World Heavyweight Championship and lost by a twelve-round split decision. “When I bloodied his nose, they told me to take a walk.” Witherspoon also briefly worked as a sparring partner for Gerry Cooney. 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. Tim Witherspoon turned professional in 1979 after just five amateur bouts. Witherspoon is the father of Tim Witherspoon Jr. Trainers: Aaron Snowell, Jim (Slim) Robinson Hometown: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA Birthplace: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA ![]()
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