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 NABF and NABF Title 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 loses to Larry Holmes via split decision
On May 20, 1983 Tim Witherspoon fought Larry Holmes for the The Ring and WBC 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.
4. 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.