Exclusive Interview With Mike Weaver On His Classic Fight With Larry Holmes
Imagine, fellow fight fan, if you can, a card that features the heavyweight king fighting a live underdog, this in a fight that turned out … continue
Mike Weaver
Recalling A Forgotten Heavyweight Slugfest – The Astonishing Mike Weaver – James Pritchard Fight
Thank heavens for YouTube. There are to be found on the channel some real gems from the sport, fights that have long since faded from … continue
40 Years Ago: The Weaver – Dokes Draw, And A Decision That Still Angers “Hercules”
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 … continue
Mike Weaver Pays Tribute To Gerrie Coetzee
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 … continue
Weaver Vs. Coetzee: An Underrated Heavyweight Slugfest
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 … continue
What If: Mike Weaver Vs. Gerry Cooney?
Rewind to October of 1981, and there were two heavyweight champions – Larry Holmes, the WBC ruler as well as the lineal boss, and Mike … continue