03/09/1984 - Tim Witherspoon

Tim Witherspoon (born December 27, 1957) competed from 1979 to 2003.

In December 1983, Holmes relinquished his WBC title rather than defend against Greg Page, and chose to accept that of the newly formed IBF (International Boxing Federation).

Witherspoon was matched with Page for the vacant title on March 9, 1984. Page, in constant war with promoter Don King, turned up overweight and was outpointed.