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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.
Feb 3, 2022 · Big Daddy Weave performed at Rock the Universe on Saturday, and midway through their set, Mike Weaver opened up about how scared he was to hit the stage following his brother's death. “I've been really scared about this show, actually,” he said.
Sep 15, 2023 · Mike Weaver, lead singer of the Christian Band “Big Daddy Weave,” opened up about how writing the song “Heaven Changes Everything,” released earlier this year, has helped him cope with the grief he's experienced since the death of his younger brother.
Jun 14, 2021 · Aside from a comeback KO win over an emerging Carl Williams in 1986, Weaver had done all he could. Mike carried on until 2000, his remaining ability and experience testing guys like Razor...
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.
May 4, 2020 · John Tate was meant to be a star in boxing, but it came crashing down in 1980 against unheralded Mike Weaver.
Jun 11, 2021 · 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.
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.
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:...
It’s 40 years since Mike Weaver produced a spectacular last-gasp 15th-round knockout over John Tate to claim the WBA heavyweight title. In October 1979, Tate had traveled to South Africa and outpointed previously unbeaten Gerrie Coetzee over 15 rounds to win the title that had been vacated by Muhammad Ali a few months earlier.
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