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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 .

   • Losses: 18
   • Wins: 41

   • Total fights: 60
   • Wins by KO: 28

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

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   Mike Weaver rose from journeyman to world champion by beating John Tate in 1980. He faced many top heavyweights, including Holmes, Tate, Dokes, Coetzee and Lewis.

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

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   Mike Weaver is a retired American boxer who competed from 1972 to 2000. He held the WBA heavyweight title in 1984 and challenged for the WBC and IBF titles several times.

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     5 Mike Weaver Greatest Knockouts

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     Larry Holmes vs Mike Weaver 2 - Full Fight

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

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   165K views 2 years ago. A look back at the career of former WBA Heavyweight Champion Mike Weaver.If you wish to donate/support the channel please click here: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted ...

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7. www.badlefthook.com › 2020/5/4 › 21246154Full Fight Video: Mike Weaver shocks John Tate and the world ...

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   May 4, 2020 · Watch the full fight video of how Mike Weaver knocked out John Tate in the 15th round to win the WBA heavyweight title in 1980. Learn about the backgrounds and careers of both fighters, and how this fight changed their destinies.

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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 Mike Weaver fight Gerry Cooney?

   • A tough, back from the brink KO win over Gerrie Coetzee followed, as did a decision win over James “Quick” Tillis. Weaver was then close to a massive money fight with Gerry Cooney – and had that fight taken place, chances are, we would all know the name Mike Weaver a whole lot better today.

   How Great Was Mike Weaver? “Hercules” Turns 70

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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).

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9. 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?”

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 · Boxing News » Exclusive Interview With Mike Weaver: If I Hadn’t KO’d John Tate, I’d Have Quit Boxing Upcoming Fights Fury vs Usyk on May 18, Live on DAZN / ESPN / Sky at 12 p.m. ET from ...