Best fights of Mike Weaver
Over 28 years as a professional, Mike Weaver has compiled a 41-18-1 (28) record, including 19 title fights. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Mike Weaver KOs Carl Williams
On February 16, 1986 Mike Weaver faced Carl Williams in a heavyweight bout. Weaver was 34 years old with a record of 27-11-1, and Williams was 26 with a record of 17-1. Weaver was coming off a loss, while Williams was coming off a win. Weaver stopped Carl Williams via TKO in the 2nd round.
2. Mike Weaver KOs Gerrie Coetzee
On October 25, 1980 Mike Weaver defended his WBA heavyweight title against Gerrie Coetzee. Weaver was 29 years old with a record of 22-9, and Coetzee was 25 with a record of 23-1. Weaver was on a 3-fight winning streak and Coetzee was coming off a win. Weaver stopped Gerrie Coetzee via TKO in the 13th round. Defended the title.
3. Mike Weaver draws with Michael Dokes in their 2nd fight
On May 20, 1983 Mike Weaver fought Michael Dokes for the WBA heavyweight title. It was their second meeting. Weaver was 31 years old with a record of 24-10, and Dokes was 24 with a record of 26-0-1. Weaver was coming off a loss, while Dokes was on an undefeated 9-fight winning streak. The fight ended in a majority decision.
4. Mike Weaver loses to Larry Holmes via KO
On June 22, 1979 Mike Weaver fought Larry Holmes for the WBC heavyweight title. Weaver was 28 years old with a record of 19-8, and Holmes was 29 with a record of 30-0. Weaver was on a 5-fight winning streak and Holmes was on an undefeated 30-fight winning streak. Holmes stopped Weaver via TKO in the 12th round. Failed to capture the title. Lasted into the 12th round.
5. Mike Weaver defeats James Tillis
On October 3, 1981 Mike Weaver defended his WBA heavyweight title against James Tillis. Weaver was 30 years old with a record of 23-9, and Tillis was 24 with a record of 20-0. Weaver was on a 4-fight winning streak and Tillis was on an undefeated 20-fight winning streak. Weaver won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
6. Mike Weaver defeats Bert Cooper
On February 27, 1993 Mike Weaver fought Bert Cooper for the vacant NBA heavyweight title. Weaver was 41 years old with a record of 36-16-1, and Cooper was 27 with a record of 29-9. Weaver was coming off a win and Cooper was on a 2-fight winning streak. Weaver won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant title.
7. Mike Weaver KOs Ladislao Mijangos
On June 6, 1994 Mike Weaver fought Ladislao Mijangos for the vacant International Boxing Authority heavyweight title. Weaver was 42 years old with a record of 37-16-1, and Mijangos was 0 with a record of 0-0. Weaver was on a 2-fight winning streak. Weaver stopped Ladislao Mijangos via KO in the 2nd round. Won the vacant title.
8. Mike Weaver KOs John Tate
On March 31, 1980 Mike Weaver fought John Tate for the vacant WBA heavyweight title. Weaver was 28 years old with a record of 21-9, and Tate was 0 with a record of 0-0. Weaver was on a 2-fight winning streak. Weaver stopped John Tate via KO in the 15th round. Won the vacant title.
9. Mike Weaver stops Bill Corrigan
On September 17, 1994 Mike Weaver fought Bill Corrigan for the vacant NBA heavyweight title. Weaver was 43 years old with a record of 38-16-1, and Corrigan was 0 with a record of 0-0. Weaver was on a 3-fight winning streak. Weaver stopped Bill Corrigan via retirement in the 2nd round. Won the vacant title.
10. Mike Weaver KOs David Jaco
On July 29, 1987 Mike Weaver faced David Jaco. Weaver was 36 years old with a record of 28-13-1, and Jaco was 0 with a record of 0-0. Weaver was on a 2-fight losing streak. Weaver stopped David Jaco via KO in the 2nd round.