James Tillis vs. Mike Weaver
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| Org. | Pos. | As of | Published |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1+ Mth. Old | |||
| WBA | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| WBC | 8 | ~23.05.1981 | by 03.06.1981 |
| Ring | 9 | ~01.05.1981 | 29.05.1981 |
| 2+ Mth. Old | |||
| WBA | 3 | 31.03.1981 | by 08.04.1981 |
| WBC | 10 | ~24.04.1981 | by 02.05.1981 |
| Ring | 10 | ~12.04.1981 | by 02.05.1981 |
| 3+ Mth. Old | |||
| WBA | 3 | 28.02.1981 | by 08.03.1981 |
| WBC | 10 | 31.03.1981 | by 02.04.1981 |
| Ring | 10 | ~08.03.1981 | 31.03.1981 |
James Tillis 209 lbs lost to Mike Weaver 215 lbs by UD in round 15 of 15
- Date: 1981-10-03
- Location: Rosemont Horizon, Rosemont, Illinois, USA
- Referee: Stanley Christodoulou 142-146
- Judge: Ismael Fernandez 143-145
- Judge: Rogelio Perez 142-147
- World Boxing Association Heavyweight Title (2nd defense by Weaver)
Weaver had a tentative agreement to meet Gerry Cooney on October 22, 1981, but the WBA said Weaver had to fight Tillis next or be stripped of the title. Cooney was ranked #1 by the WBA and Tillis was ranked #3, but the organization said that Tillis was the highest ranked contender when Weaver was due for a mandatory defense in March 1981. The contract was finally signed by both parties on July 3.[1]