20 May 1983
Larry Holmes beats Tim Witherspoon via split decision 12/12
Heavyweight (190+ lb)
9 Mar 1984
Tim Witherspoon beats Greg Page via majority decision 12/12
Heavyweight (195+ lb)
Tim Witherspoon becomes the WBC Heavyweight world champion
31 Aug 1984
Pinklon Thomas beats Tim Witherspoon via majority decision 12/12
17 Jan 1986
Tim Witherspoon beats Tony Tubbs via majority decision 15/15
Tim Witherspoon becomes the WBA Heavyweight world champion
19 Jul 1986
Tim Witherspoon beats Frank Bruno via knockout 11/15
12 Dec 1986
James Smith beats Tim Witherspoon via knockout 1/15