One of the more underrated heavyweight champions, one of the so-called “Lost Generation” of heavyweights, who took turns holding a version of the world title in the 1980s, Mike Weaver added a whole lot to his weight division.… read more “40 Years Ago: The Weaver – Dokes Draw, And A Decision That Still Angers “Hercules””
As fight fans know, our great sport lost another one of its heroes this week, this with the sad passing of former WBA heavyweight champion Gerrie Coetzee.… read more “Mike Weaver Pays Tribute To Gerrie Coetzee”
Politics aside, the WBA heavyweight title fight that took place 42 years ago this week (October 25 of 1980) between defending champ Mike Weaver and challenger Gerrie Coetzee was a darn good show.… read more “Weaver Vs. Coetzee: An Underrated Heavyweight Slugfest”
Rewind to October of 1981, and there were two heavyweight champions – Larry Holmes, the WBC ruler as well as the lineal boss, and Mike Weaver, who held the WBA belt (the IBF would not come into existence until 1983, this further muddying the waters).… read more “What If: Mike Weaver Vs. Gerry Cooney?”