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My Take
Tim Witherspoon earns my respect as a true product of Philadelphia's brutal fight culture. Holding both the WBC and WBA heavyweight crowns, and beating names like Frank Bruno and Tony Tubbs, puts him firmly among the serious champions of his era. What strikes me most is longevity: he fought from 1979 all the way to 2003, a span that demands grit far beyond raw talent. His career sits in a golden, crowded heavyweight age, which makes his titles harder-won than the record alone suggests. I see him as one of those resilient warriors history under-celebrates but should not.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Tim Witherspoon
- Name (Japanese)
- ティム・ウィザスプーン
- Reading
- てぃむ・うぃざすぷーん
- Born
- December 27, 1957 (age 68)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Capricorn / Rooster
- Origin
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 192 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- boxer
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- WBC World Heavyweight Champion
- 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 Tim Witherspoon born?
Born December 27, 1957 (age 68).
Where is Tim Witherspoon from?
Tim Witherspoon is from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States.
What does Tim Witherspoon do?
Tim Witherspoon works as boxer.
How tall is Tim Witherspoon?
Tim Witherspoon is 192 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
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.