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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Mike_Weaver_(boxer)Mike Weaver (boxer) - Wikipedia

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   Michael Dwayne Weaver (born June 13, 1951) is an American former professional boxer who competed from 1972 to 2000, and held the WBA heavyweight title from 1980 to 1982. He is widely regarded as one of the Best Heavyweight Boxers of the 1980s beating Heavyweight Champions such as Gerrie Coetzee and John Tate .

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3. www.ringtv.com › 595804-best-i-faced-mike-weaverBest I Faced: Mike Weaver - The Ring

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   Best I Faced: Mike Weaver. Mike Weaver. Photo from The Ring archive. 01. Apr. by Anson Wainwright |. Mike Weaver rose from journeyman status to become the heavyweight champion of the world in one of the most unlikely title runs in the division’s history. Weaver was born in Gatesville, Texas, on June 14, 1951.

4. boxrec.com › en › box-proBoxRec: Mike Weaver

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   Box-pro 60 bouts. Weaver was knocked down in rounds 1 and 8. Anthony ran across the ring and struck Weaver with a left hook from behind after the bell ending the first round. Anthony said that he did not hear the bell ring. Weaver was stunned and sagged to the canvas.

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     Larry Holmes (USA) vs Mike Weaver (USA) | KNOCKOUT Boxing Fight | 4K Ultra HD

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6. www.boxing247.com › boxing-news › how-great-was-mikeHow Great Was Mike Weaver? “Hercules” Turns 70 - Latest ...

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   Jun 14, 2021 · Roberto Duran hits 70 this week (article to come), and today, former heavyweight champ Mike Weaver hits the big 7-0. How great was Weaver – the man Ken Norton dubbed “Hercules?” Call it the...

7. www.youtube.com › watchMike Weaver Documentary - 1980s Heavyweight Hercules - YouTube

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   Mike Weaver Documentary - 1980s Heavyweight Hercules. A look back at the career of former WBA Heavyweight Champion Mike Weaver.If you wish to donate/support the channel please click here:...

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   Who is Mike Weaver?

   • Mike Weaver. Photo from The Ring archive Mike Weaver rose from journeyman status to become the heavyweight champion of the world in one of the most unlikely title runs in the division’s history. Weaver was born in Gatesville, Texas, on June 14, 1951. He was from a large family, much of whom he didn’t know about until years later.

   Best I Faced: Mike Weaver - The Ring

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   Why is Mike Weaver called 'Hercules'?

   • Mike Weaver, dubbed “Hercules” because of his incredible physique, fought some memorable fights at the tail-end of the 1970s. This a genuinely glorious era for the heavyweights. Weaver then won the WBA title in the early 1980s, going on to establish himself as perhaps the best, most dedicated heavyweight of the so-called ‘Lost Generation.’

   Exclusive Interview With Mike Weaver: If I Hadn't KO'd John Tate, I'd

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   Did Weaver ever think he could beat Tate?

   • Although Weaver respected Tate, he wasn’t overly impressed by his opponent, who was installed as a 2-1 favorite. “I thought he was a good fighter, but I always thought I could beat him,” Weaver said. “I told everybody I would beat Tate. He impressed me but not that much. I didn’t see anything that made me think he could beat me.”

   The perfect finish: Mike Weaver-John Tate 40 years on

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   Did Weaver win against Dokes?

   • To add insult to the injury of the premature stoppage Weaver had been the victim of against Dokes, the return, a grueling 15-rounder, was scored a draw. Most had Weaver winning (watch it now on YouTube and see if you can possibly see anything but a Weaver win).

   How Great Was Mike Weaver? “Hercules” Turns 70

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9. www.ringtv.com › 595593-the-perfect-finish-mikeThe perfect finish: Mike Weaver-John Tate 40 years on

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   News. The perfect finish: Mike Weaver-John Tate 40 years on. Mike Weaver. Photo from The Ring archive. 31. Mar. by Anson Wainwright | 8 Comments. It’s 40 years since Mike Weaver produced a spectacular last-gasp 15th-round knockout over John Tate to claim the WBA heavyweight title.

10. www.boxing247.com › boxing-news › exclusiveExclusive Interview With Mike Weaver: If I Hadn't KO'd John ...

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    Jun 11, 2021 · By James Slater - 06/11/2021 - Comments. Mike Weaver, dubbed “Hercules” because of his incredible physique, fought some memorable fights at the tail-end of the 1970s. This a genuinely glorious...