John Tate

World title reigns and bouts

WBA
Heavyweight
Jan 1980
(24 years old)

Timeline of world title events

    20 Oct 1979

    John Tate beats Gerrie Coetzee via unanimous decision 15/15

    Heavyweight (175+ lb)

    John Tate becomes the WBA Heavyweight world champion

    31 Mar 1980

    Mike Weaver beats John Tate via knockout 15/15

    Heavyweight (190+ lb)