Background
WEAVER, Michael was born on July 7, 1952 in Gatesville, Texas, United States.
WEAVER, Michael was born on July 7, 1952 in Gatesville, Texas, United States.
High School.
Joined United States Marines 1969. Began amateur boxing 1971. Served in Viet-Nam; American Services heavyweight champion.
Professional September since 1972.
Sparring partner for leading heavyweights Ken Norton and Bernardo Mercado. Knocked out Mercado October 1978.
Won United States heavyweight title January 1979. Lost in 12 rounds to Larry Holmes for World Boxing Council (WBC) version of world heavyweight title June 1979.
Won World Boxing Association version of title by knocking out John Tate in 15th round, Knoxville, United States of America March 1980.
Retained title, knocking out Gerrie Coetzee, Bophuthatswana, South America October 1980. 31 fights, 22 wins.