Best fights of Tim Witherspoon
Over 23 years as a professional, Tim Witherspoon has compiled a 55-13-1 (38) record, including 14 title fights. Here are his best fights.
1. Tim Witherspoon KOs Frank Bruno
On July 19, 1986 Tim Witherspoon defended his WBA heavyweight title against Frank Bruno. Witherspoon was 28 years old with a record of 24-2, and Bruno was 24 with a record of 28-1. Witherspoon was on a 6-fight winning streak and Bruno was on a 7-fight winning streak. Witherspoon stopped Frank Bruno via TKO in the 11th round. Defended the title.
2. Tim Witherspoon KOs James Tillis
On September 23, 1983 Tim Witherspoon fought James Tillis for the vacant WBC-NABF and WBC-NABF heavyweight titles. Witherspoon was 25 years old with a record of 16-1, and Tillis was 26 with a record of 26-3. Witherspoon was coming off a win and Tillis was on a 4-fight winning streak. Witherspoon stopped James Tillis via TKO in the 1st round. Won the vacant titles.
3. Tim Witherspoon defeats Tony Tubbs
On January 17, 1986 Tim Witherspoon fought Tony Tubbs for the WBA heavyweight title. Witherspoon was 28 years old with a record of 23-2, and Tubbs was 27 with a record of 21-0. Witherspoon was on a 5-fight winning streak and Tubbs was on an undefeated 21-fight winning streak. Witherspoon won via majority decision. Crowned the new heavyweight champion.
4. Tim Witherspoon defeats Al Cole
On January 12, 1996 Tim Witherspoon faced Al Cole in a heavyweight bout. Witherspoon was 38 years old with a record of 43-4, and Cole was 31 with a record of 27-1. Witherspoon was on a 6-fight winning streak and Cole was on a 12-fight winning streak. Witherspoon won via unanimous decision.
5. Tim Witherspoon defeats Greg Page
On March 9, 1984 Tim Witherspoon fought Greg Page for the vacant WBC heavyweight title. Witherspoon was 26 years old with a record of 17-1, and Page was 25 with a record of 23-1. Witherspoon was on a 2-fight winning streak and Page was on a 4-fight winning streak. Witherspoon won via majority decision. Won the vacant title.
6. Tim Witherspoon defeats José Ribalta
On July 19, 1990 Tim Witherspoon faced José Ribalta in a heavyweight bout. Witherspoon was 32 years old with a record of 32-3, and Ribalta was 27 with a record of 31-4-1. Witherspoon was on a 7-fight winning streak and Ribalta was on a 9-fight winning streak. Witherspoon won via majority decision.
7. Tim Witherspoon loses to Larry Holmes via split decision
On May 20, 1983 Tim Witherspoon fought Larry Holmes for the WBC and The Ring heavyweight titles. Witherspoon was 25 years old with a record of 15-0, and Holmes was 33 with a record of 42-0. Witherspoon was on an undefeated 15-fight winning streak and Holmes was on an undefeated 42-fight winning streak. Witherspoon lost via split decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Holmes.