How Great Was Tim Witherspoon?
A two-time ruler at heavyweight, “Terrible” Tim Witherspoon (the nickname given to him by the one and only Muhammad Ali) today celebrates his 63rd birthday. … read more “How Great Was Tim Witherspoon?”
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For Real? Tim Witherspoon Says Mike Tyson Could KO Wilder, Joshua Or Fury “In A Real Boxing Fight”
People are still talking about the Mike Tyson-Roy Jones exhibition bout. The fight pulled in simply incredible P-P-V numbers, of well over 1.5 million buys … read more “For Real? Tim Witherspoon Says Mike Tyson Could KO Wilder, Joshua Or Fury “In A Real Boxing Fight””
On This Day In ’86: When Bonecrusher KO’d Witherspoon In One (And Knocked Out One Of His Teeth)
Talk about an early Christmas present. On this day back in 1986, at New York’s legendary Madison Square Garden, late replacement WBA heavyweight title challenger … read more “On This Day In ’86: When Bonecrusher KO’d Witherspoon In One (And Knocked Out One Of His Teeth)”
Remembering A Classic KO – When Tim Witherspoon’s “Can Opener” Tore Through Anders Eklund
Though Tim Witherspoon is a two-time heavyweight champ (‘Spoon briefly holding the WBA and WBC versions), plenty of fight fans feel the Philadelphian should have … read more “Remembering A Classic KO – When Tim Witherspoon’s “Can Opener” Tore Through Anders Eklund”
Larry Holmes Vs. Tim Witherspoon – Who Really Won?
There is absolutely no doubting the greatness of Larry Holmes. Not only did “The Easton Assassin” reign as heavyweight king for over seven years, not … read more “Larry Holmes Vs. Tim Witherspoon – Who Really Won?”