Best of Tim Witherspoon: Top 10 Fights
Tim Witherspoon had 69 fights with 38 KO wins. Some of his best fights among these have been against Larry Holmes, Tony Tubbs, Greg Page, Al Cole, and Frank Bruno. The following are Witherspoon's top 10 fights.
Tim Witherspoon loses to Larry Holmes
On Tim Witherspoon lost to Larry Holmes via 12 round split decision. Witherspoon was 25 years old with a record of 15-1 (11 KOs). Holmes was 33 years old with an undefeated record of 42-0 (30 KOs). Despite the loss, Witherspoon put on a good fight. The performance in this fight is the number one among all of Witherspoon's fights.
Tim Witherspoon defeats Tony Tubbs
On Tim Witherspoon defeated Tony Tubbs via 15 round majority decision. Witherspoon was 28 years old with a record of 24-2 (16 KOs). Tubbs was 27 years old with an undefeated record of 21-0 (14 KOs). Witherspoon won the WBA heavyweight title. This fight is the second best performance in Witherspoon's career.
Tim Witherspoon defeats Greg Page
On Tim Witherspoon defeated Greg Page via 12 round majority decision. Witherspoon was 26 years old with a record of 18-1 (12 KOs). Page was 25 years old with a record of 23-1 (18 KOs). Witherspoon won the vacant WBC heavyweight title — his first world title.
Tim Witherspoon defeats Al Cole
On Tim Witherspoon defeated Al Cole via 10 round unanimous decision. Witherspoon was 38 years old with a record of 44-4 (29 KOs). Cole was 31 years old with a record of 27-1 (13 KOs).
Tim Witherspoon defeats Frank Bruno
On Tim Witherspoon defeated British boxer Frank Bruno via 11th round TKO. Witherspoon was 28 years old with a record of 25-2 (17 KOs). Bruno was 24 years old with a record of 28-1 (27 KOs). Witherspoon successfully defended his WBA heavyweight title.
Tim Witherspoon defeats José Ribalta
On Tim Witherspoon defeated Cuban boxer José Ribalta via 10 round majority decision. Witherspoon was 32 years old with a record of 33-3 (22 KOs). Ribalta was 27 years old with a record of 31-4-1 (22 KOs).
Tim Witherspoon defeats Jorge Luis González
On Tim Witherspoon defeated Cuban boxer Jorge Luis González via 5th round TKO. Witherspoon was 38 years old with a record of 45-4 (30 KOs). González was 31 years old with a record of 24-1 (23 KOs).
Tim Witherspoon defeats James Tillis
On Tim Witherspoon defeated James Tillis via 1st round TKO. Witherspoon was 25 years old with a record of 17-1 (12 KOs). Tillis was 26 years old with a record of 26-3 (20 KOs).
Tim Witherspoon loses to Pinklon Thomas
On Tim Witherspoon lost to Pinklon Thomas via 12 round majority decision. Witherspoon was 26 years old with a record of 18-2 (12 KOs). Thomas was 26 years old with an undefeated record of 24-0-1 (20 KOs). Witherspoon lost his WBC heavyweight title. Despite the loss, Witherspoon put on a good fight.
Tim Witherspoon defeats James Smith
On Tim Witherspoon defeated James Smith via 12 round unanimous decision. Witherspoon was 27 years old with a record of 21-2 (14 KOs). Smith was 32 years old with a record of 15-3 (12 KOs).