Tim Witherspoon - Revision history

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	'''Trainers:''' [[Aaron Snowell]], [[Jim (Slim) Robinson]]~~<br>~~		*'''Trainers:''' [[Aaron Snowell]], [[Jim (Slim) Robinson]], [[Whit Lowery]]
	'''Managers:''' [[Carl King]], [[Tom Moran]]		*'''Managers:''' [[Carl King]], [[Tom Moran]]
			*'''[[:Category:Tim Witherspoon Gallery\|Tim Witherspoon Photo Gallery]]'''
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	Witherspoon is the father of [[Tim Witherspoon Jr.]] and second cousin of [[Chazz Witherspoon]].		Witherspoon is the father of [[Tim Witherspoon Jr.]] and second cousin of [[Chazz Witherspoon]].

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	Witherspoon is the father of [[Tim Witherspoon Jr.]] and second cousin of [[Chazz Witherspoon]].		Witherspoon is the father of [[Tim Witherspoon Jr.]] and second cousin of [[Chazz Witherspoon]].

	~~[http://timwitherspoon.net/ Official Website]~~

	== Career Overview ==		== Career Overview ==

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	'''Trainers:''' [[Aaron Snowell]], [[Jim (Slim) Robinson]]<br>		'''Trainers:''' [[Aaron Snowell]], [[Jim (Slim) Robinson]]<br>
	~~Manager~~ Tom Moran		'''Managers:''' [[Carl King]], [[Tom Moran]]

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	'''Tim Witherspoon''' turned professional in 1979 after just five amateur bouts. He worked as a sparring partner for [[Muhammad Ali]] when the former champion was training for his ill-fated comeback fight against [[Larry Holmes]] in 1980. Witherspoon also briefly worked as a sparring partner for [[Gerry Cooney]]. "I lasted three days," Witherspoon said. "When I bloodied his nose, they told me to take a walk."		'''Tim Witherspoon''' turned professional in 1979 after just five amateur bouts. He worked as a sparring partner for [[Muhammad Ali]] when the former champion was training for his ill-fated comeback fight against [[Larry Holmes]] in 1980. Witherspoon also briefly worked as a sparring partner for [[Gerry Cooney]]. "I lasted three days," Witherspoon said. "When I bloodied his nose, they told me to take a walk."

	In May 1983, with a record of 15-0, Witherspoon fought [[Larry Holmes]] for the World Heavyweight Championship and lost by a twelve-round split decision. When Holmes relinquished the WBC belt, Witherpoon fought [[Greg Page]] for the vacant title in March 1984 and won by a twelve-round majority decision. He lost it in his first defense, dropping a twelve-round majority decision to [[Pinklon Thomas]] in August 1984.		On May 20, 1983, with a record of 15-0, Witherspoon fought [[Larry Holmes]] for the World Heavyweight Championship and lost by a twelve-round split decision. When Holmes relinquished the [[WBC]] belt, Witherpoon fought [[Greg Page]] for the vacant title n March 9, 1984, and won by a twelve-round majority decision. He lost it in his first defense, dropping a twelve-round majority decision to [[Pinklon Thomas]] on August 31, 1984.

	Witherspoon defeated [[Tony Tubbs]] by a fifteen-round majority decision in January 1986 to win the [[WBA]] Heavyweight ~~Title~~ and successfully defended it with an eleventh-round TKO of [[Frank Bruno]] in July 1986. Witherspoon was scheduled to have a rematch with Tubbs in December 1986, but Tubbs pulled out of the fight due to an injury. [[James (Bonecrusher) Smith]], who Witherspoon defeated by a lopsided decision the previously year, took the fight on short notice and stopped Witherspoon in the first round to win the WBA title.		Witherspoon defeated [[Tony Tubbs]] by a fifteen-round majority decision on January 17, 1986 to win the [[WBA]] Heavyweight Championship and successfully defended it with an eleventh-round TKO of [[Frank Bruno]] on July 17, 1986. Witherspoon was scheduled to have a rematch with Tubbs on December 12, 1986, but Tubbs pulled out of the fight due to an injury. [[James (Bonecrusher) Smith]], who Witherspoon defeated by a lopsided twelve-round unanimous decision the previously year, took the fight on short notice and stopped Witherspoon in the first round to win the WBA title.

	In 1987, Witherspoon filed a $25 million lawsuit against promoter [[Don King]] and his stepson, [[Carl King]], who was Witherspoon's manager, accusing them of fraud and conflict of interest. The suit was settled out of court for $1 million in 1992.		In 1987, Witherspoon filed a $25 million lawsuit against promoter [[Don King]] and his stepson, [[Carl King]], who was Witherspoon's manager, accusing them of fraud and conflict of interest. The suit was settled out of court for $1 million in 1992.
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	On November 30, 2002, Witherspoon took part in [[Cedric Kushner\|Cedric Kushner's]] [[Thunderbox Heavyweight Tournament]] "Fistful of Dollars" at Trump Taj Mahal in Atlantic City, New Jersey. He lost in the first round of the tournament, dropping a three-round decision to [[Israel Garcia]].		On November 30, 2002, Witherspoon took part in [[Cedric Kushner\|Cedric Kushner's]] [[Thunderbox Heavyweight Tournament]] "Fistful of Dollars" at Trump Taj Mahal in Atlantic City, New Jersey. He lost in the first round of the tournament, dropping a three-round decision to [[Israel Garcia]].

	Witherspoon fought a four-round exhibition with [[Tim Mitchell]] on May 29, 2005. Headgear and ~~12oz~~ gloves were worn, and the rounds were two minutes each.		Witherspoon fought a four-round exhibition with [[Tim Mitchell]] on May 29, 2005. Headgear and 12-ounce gloves were worn, and the rounds were two minutes each.

			Witherspoon was inducted into the Pennsylvania Boxing Hall of Fame in 2008.

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			Manager Tom Moran
	'''[[:Category:Tim Witherspoon Gallery\|Tim Witherspoon Photo Gallery]]'''<br>		'''[[:Category:Tim Witherspoon Gallery\|Tim Witherspoon Photo Gallery]]'''<br>

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	'''~~Trainer~~:''' [[Aaron Snowell]]<br>		'''Trainers:''' [[Aaron Snowell]], [[Jim (Slim) Robinson]]<br>
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			Witherspoon is the father of [[Tim Witherspoon Jr.]] and second cousin of [[Chazz Witherspoon]].

			[http://timwitherspoon.net/ Official Website]

	== Career Overview ==		== Career Overview ==
	~~Early in his career,~~ '''Tim Witherspoon''' briefly worked as a sparring partner for [[Gerry Cooney]]. "I lasted three days," Witherspoon said. "When I bloodied his nose, they told me to take a walk."		'''Tim Witherspoon''' turned professional in 1979 after just five amateur bouts. He worked as a sparring partner for [[Muhammad Ali]] when the former champion was training for his ill-fated comeback fight against [[Larry Holmes]] in 1980. Witherspoon also briefly worked as a sparring partner for [[Gerry Cooney]]. "I lasted three days," Witherspoon said. "When I bloodied his nose, they told me to take a walk."

			In May 1983, with a record of 15-0, Witherspoon fought [[Larry Holmes]] for the World Heavyweight Championship and lost by a twelve-round split decision. When Holmes relinquished the WBC belt, Witherpoon fought [[Greg Page]] for the vacant title in March 1984 and won by a twelve-round majority decision. He lost it in his first defense, dropping a twelve-round majority decision to [[Pinklon Thomas]] in August 1984.

			Witherspoon defeated [[Tony Tubbs]] by a fifteen-round majority decision in January 1986 to win the [[WBA]] Heavyweight Title and successfully defended it with an eleventh-round TKO of [[Frank Bruno]] in July 1986. Witherspoon was scheduled to have a rematch with Tubbs in December 1986, but Tubbs pulled out of the fight due to an injury. [[James (Bonecrusher) Smith]], who Witherspoon defeated by a lopsided decision the previously year, took the fight on short notice and stopped Witherspoon in the first round to win the WBA title.

			In 1987, Witherspoon filed a $25 million lawsuit against promoter [[Don King]] and his stepson, [[Carl King]], who was Witherspoon's manager, accusing them of fraud and conflict of interest. The suit was settled out of court for $1 million in 1992.

			Witherspoon continued to box until 2003, but he never received another shot at a world title.

	In 1983, Witherspoon fought [[Larry Holmes]] for the World Heavyweight Championship and lost by a twelve-round split decision. In 1984, he defeated [[Greg Page]] by a twelve-round majority decision to win the vacant [[WBC]] Heavyweight Title. He lost it in his first defense, dropping a twelve-round majority decision to [[Pinklon Thomas]]. In 1986, Witherspoon defeated [[Tony Tubbs]] by a fifteen-round majority decision to win the [[WBA]] Heavyweight Title. He successfully defended it with an eleventh-round TKO of [[Frank Bruno]], but lost it in his second defense when he was stopped in the first round by [[James (Bonecrusher) Smith]].		On November 30, 2002, Witherspoon took part in [[Cedric Kushner\|Cedric Kushner's]] [[Thunderbox Heavyweight Tournament]] "Fistful of Dollars" at Trump Taj Mahal in Atlantic City, New Jersey. He lost in the first round of the tournament, dropping a three-round decision to [[Israel Garcia]].
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	On November 30, 2002, Witherspoon took part in [[Cedric Kushner\|Cedric Kushner's]] ~~'''~~Thunderbox Heavyweight Tournament~~'''~~ at Trump Taj Mahal in Atlantic City, New Jersey. ~~All bouts were scheduled for three rounds, and~~ the ~~purse for~~ the ~~winner was $100~~,~~000~~.~~<br>~~

	~~'''Results:'''<br>~~		Witherspoon fought a four-round exhibition with [[Tim Mitchell]] on May 29, 2005. Headgear and 12oz gloves were worn, and the rounds were two minutes each.
	*'''First Round:'''<br>
	**[[Maurice Harris]] W 3 [[Gerald Nobles]]<br>
	**[[Derrick Jefferson]] KO 2 [[Ray Austin]]<br>
	**[[Israel Garcia]] W 3 Tim Witherspoon<br>
	**[[Anthony Thompson]] D 3 [[Jeremy Williams]] (Since the fight was scored a draw, punch stats determined the winner)<br>
	*'''Semifinals:'''<br>
	**Harris W 3 Garcia<br>
	**Thompson W 3 Jefferson<br>
	*'''Final:'''<br>
	**Harris W 3 Thompson<br>
	**Harris wins $100,000
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	~~On May 29, 2004,~~ Witherspoon fought a four-round exhibition with [[Tim Mitchell]]. Headgear and 12oz gloves were worn, and the rounds were two minutes each.

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			== Career Overview ==


	Early in his career, '''Tim Witherspoon''' briefly worked as a sparring partner for [[Gerry Cooney]]. "I lasted three days," Witherspoon said. "When I bloodied his nose, they told me to take a walk."		Early in his career, '''Tim Witherspoon''' briefly worked as a sparring partner for [[Gerry Cooney]]. "I lasted three days," Witherspoon said. "When I bloodied his nose, they told me to take a walk."

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	Early in his career, '''Tim Witherspoon''' briefly worked as a sparring partner for [[Gerry Cooney]]. "I lasted three days," Witherspoon said. "When I bloodied his nose, they told me to take a walk."		Early in his career, '''Tim Witherspoon''' briefly worked as a sparring partner for [[Gerry Cooney]]. "I lasted three days," Witherspoon said. "When I bloodied his nose, they told me to take a walk."

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	~~Early in his career. Witherspoon briefly worked as a sparring partner for [[Gerry Cooney]]. "I lasted three days," Witherspoon said. "When I bloodied his nose, they told me to take a walk."~~

	~~In 1983, Witherspoon fought [[Larry Holmes]] for the World Heavyweight Championship and lost by a twelve-round split decision.~~

	~~In 1984~~, ~~Witherpspoon defeated [[Greg Page]] by~~ a ~~twelve-round majority decision to win the vacant~~ [[~~WBC~~]] ~~Heavyweight Title~~. ~~He lost it in~~ his ~~first defense~~, ~~dropping~~ a ~~twelve-round majority decision to [[Pinklon Thomas]]~~.		Early in his career, '''Tim Witherspoon''' briefly worked as a sparring partner for [[Gerry Cooney]]. "I lasted three days," Witherspoon said. "When I bloodied his nose, they told me to take a walk."

	In 1986, Witherspoon defeated [[Tony Tubbs]] by a fifteen-round majority decision to win the [[WBA]] Heavyweight Title. He successfully defended it with an eleventh-round TKO of [[Frank Bruno]], but lost it in his second defense when he was stopped in the first round by [[James (Bonecrusher) Smith]].		In 1983, Witherspoon fought [[Larry Holmes]] for the World Heavyweight Championship and lost by a twelve-round split decision. In 1984, he defeated [[Greg Page]] by a twelve-round majority decision to win the vacant [[WBC]] Heavyweight Title. He lost it in his first defense, dropping a twelve-round majority decision to [[Pinklon Thomas]]. In 1986, Witherspoon defeated [[Tony Tubbs]] by a fifteen-round majority decision to win the [[WBA]] Heavyweight Title. He successfully defended it with an eleventh-round TKO of [[Frank Bruno]], but lost it in his second defense when he was stopped in the first round by [[James (Bonecrusher) Smith]].
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	On November 30, 2002, Witherspoon took part in [[Cedric Kushner\|Cedric Kushner's]] '''Thunderbox Heavyweight Tournament''' at Trump Taj Mahal in Atlantic City, New Jersey. All bouts were scheduled for three rounds, and the purse for the winner was $100,000.<br>		On November 30, 2002, Witherspoon took part in [[Cedric Kushner\|Cedric Kushner's]] '''Thunderbox Heavyweight Tournament''' at Trump Taj Mahal in Atlantic City, New Jersey. All bouts were scheduled for three rounds, and the purse for the winner was $100,000.<br>

	'''Results:'''<br>		'''Results:'''<br>
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