On October 25, 1980, the 29-year-old WBA heavyweight world champion, Mike Weaver (22-9, 15 KOs), faced a 25-year-old South African boxer Gerrie Coetzee (23-1, 13 KOs), in a title defense fight.
Weaver came in to the fight on a 3-fight win streak with a 48% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 6 months and 25 days. Coetzee was on a 1-fight win streak with a 54% KO rate, and fighting after a layoff of 6 months and 6 days.
Mike Weaver stopped Gerrie Coetzee via TKO in the 13th round of the 15-round world-title fight, and successfully defended his WBA heavyweight title. Weaver improves his record to 23-9 (16 KOs), while Coetzee adds a loss to his record at 23-2.
On March 31, 1980, a 28-year-old Mike Weaver (21-9, 14 KOs) got a shot at the WBA heavyweight title held by John Tate.
Weaver came in to the fight on a 2-fight win streak with a 46% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 4 months and 7 days.
Mike Weaver stopped the champion via KO in the final round of the 15-round world-title fight, winning the first world title of his career, and is crowned the new WBA heavyweight champion. Weaver improves his record to 22-9 (15 KOs)
On October 3, 1981, the 30-year-old WBA heavyweight world champion, Mike Weaver (23-9, 16 KOs), faced a 24-year-old James Tillis (20-0, 16 KOs), in a title defense fight.
Weaver came in to the fight on a 4-fight win streak with a 50% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 11 months and 8 days. Tillis was on a 20-fight win streak with a 80% KO rate, and fighting after a layoff of 6 months and 24 days.
Mike Weaver defeated James Tillis via unanimous decision and successfully defended his WBA heavyweight title. Weaver improves his record to 24-9, while Tillis adds a loss to his record at 20-1.
On September 17, 1994, a 43-year-old Mike Weaver (38-16-1, 27 KOs) and Bill Corrigan met in the ring in a heavyweight bout.
Weaver came in to the fight on a 3-fight win streak with a 49% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 3 months and 11 days.
Mike Weaver stopped Bill Corrigan via RTD in the 2nd round. Weaver improves his record to 39-16-1 (28 KOs)
On October 22, 1978, a 27-year-old Mike Weaver (15-8, 9 KOs) and Bernardo Mercado met in the ring in a heavyweight bout.
Weaver came in to the fight on a 1-fight win streak with a 39% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 1 month and 5 days.
Mike Weaver stopped Bernardo Mercado via TKO in the 5th round. Weaver improves his record to 16-8 (10 KOs)
On February 16, 1986, a 34-year-old Mike Weaver (27-11-1, 18 KOs) and a 26-year-old Carl Williams (17-1, 13 KOs) met in the ring.
Weaver came in to the fight on a 1-fight losing streak with a 46% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 8 months and 1 day. Williams was on a 1-fight win streak with a 72% KO rate, and fighting after a layoff of 5 months and 16 days.
Mike Weaver stopped Carl Williams via TKO in the 2nd round. Weaver improves his record to 28-11-1 (19 KOs), while Williams adds a loss to his record at 17-2.
On July 29, 1987, a 36-year-old Mike Weaver (28-13-1, 19 KOs) and David Jaco met in the ring.
Weaver came in to the fight on a 2-fight losing streak with a 45% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 11 months and 6 days.
Mike Weaver stopped David Jaco via KO in the 2nd round. Weaver improves his record to 29-13-1 (20 KOs)
On May 20, 1983, Mike Weaver and Michael Dokes met again in an immediate rematch.
Weaver came in to the fight on a 1-fight losing streak with a 47% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 5 months and 10 days.
The fight ended in a majority decision draw and both the fighters added a draw to their respective records — Weaver is now 24-10-1.
On August 24, 1987, a 36-year-old Mike Weaver (29-13-1, 20 KOs) and James Pritchard met in the ring.
Weaver came in to the fight on a 1-fight win streak with a 46% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 26 days.
Mike Weaver stopped James Pritchard via TKO in the 6th round. Weaver improves his record to 30-13-1 (21 KOs)
On November 28, 1987, a 36-year-old Mike Weaver (30-13-1, 21 KOs) and Johnny DuPlooy met in the ring.
Weaver came in to the fight on a 2-fight win streak with a 47% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 3 months and 4 days.
Mike Weaver stopped Johnny DuPlooy via RTD in the 6th round. Weaver improves his record to 31-13-1 (22 KOs)