Smallthoughts: Old School Tuesday …Mike Weaver

Nicknamed Hercules by Ken Norton for his rock solid physique, Mike Weaver won by the knock out and lost by the Knockout. He is best known for his Knockout wins over John Tate, Carl the Truth Williams , Gerrie Coetzee and his knock out losses to Larry Holmes, Michael Dokes and Pinklon Thomas. In late 1978

This was unrated fight for it’s time and no one paid attention: Mike Weaver vs. Larry Holmes

He was lightly regarded before the fight, but after Mike (Hercules ) Weaver would make a name for himself in the fight against Larry Holmes for the heavyweight title.Boxing has become such an forgotten sport especially at the heavyweight division. So for all of you boxinig fans alittle blast from the past. Mike Weaver vs.