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My Take
Mike Weaver is the kind of fighter I deeply respect. Coming out of tiny Gatesville, Texas, he clawed his way to the WBA heavyweight crown and held it from 1980 to 1982, toppling champions like Gerrie Coetzee and John Tate. What strikes me is that he did it without theatrics or scandal, letting his fists do the talking in an era stacked with talent. At 185 cm he wasn't a giant by today's standards, yet he ranks among the best heavyweights of the 1980s. I admire that quiet, blue-collar grit far more than any flashy persona. A genuine craftsman of the ring.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Mike Weaver
- Name (Japanese)
- マイク・ウィーバー
- Reading
- まいく・うぃーばー
- Born
- June 13, 1951 (age 75)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Gemini / Rabbit
- Origin
- Gatesville, Texas, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 185 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- boxer
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- WBA World Heavyweight Champion
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Mike Weaver born?
Born June 13, 1951 (age 75).
Where is Mike Weaver from?
Mike Weaver is from Gatesville, Texas, United States.
What does Mike Weaver do?
Mike Weaver works as boxer.
How tall is Mike Weaver?
Mike Weaver is 185 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-24
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.