John Tate
John Tate held the WBA heavyweight world title between 1979 and 1980.
- World title bouts
- 2
- Record in world title bouts (won–lost)
- 1–1
- World titles held
- 1
- Longest world title reign (WBA heavyweight, 1979–1980)
- 5 months
197919801981
WonLostDrawn or no contest
Timeline of world title events
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1983
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The Ring magazine rates John Tate No. 8 at heavyweight in its annual ratings
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1980
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Mike Weaver beats John Tate via knockout 15/15
Heavyweight · WBA
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1979
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The Ring magazine rates John Tate No. 2 at heavyweight in its annual ratings
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John Tate beats Gerrie Coetzee via unanimous decision 15/15
Heavyweight · WBA