Thomas to Defend Title Against Mike Weaver
Pinklon Thomas, the World Boxing Council’s heavyweight champion, will defend his title June 15 against Mike Weaver, a promoter says.
Thomas, 25-0-1, won the title on Aug. 31, 1984, with a 12-round decision over former champion Tim Witherspoon.
Weaver, ranked as the WBC’s No. 1 heavyweight contender, lost his World Boxing Assn. title to Akron’s Michael Dokes on a first-round knockout on Dec. 10, 1982. Weaver’s record is 27-10-1.
In his last bout in November, Weaver was declared winner over Tony Anthony, who was disqualified for a blow after the bell.
A site for the 12-round fight between Thomas and Weaver has not been selected, said Bill Lubinger, a spokesman for promoter Don King in Cleveland.
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