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John Tate "Big John" was an American professional boxer with a 34-3-0 record in the Heavyweight division. 23 of those wins came by knockout (68% KO rate). John Tate died on April 9, 1998.

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JohnTate

“Big John”

John Tate

34

Wins23 KO · 68%

3

Losses

0

Draws38 tracked bouts

Height
6′4″
Reach
80″
Stance
Orthodox
Tracked since
May 7, 1977
Died
Apr 9, 1998
Title reigns
1 reign
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Current streak
L2
Last bout
L to David Pearce · TKO · Jun 10, 1994

Title Reigns

1 reign
Reign
1
Division
1
Body
1
Longest · WBA Heavyweight
5 mo

Heavyweight

1 reign
BodyHeldLength
WBAOct 1979 – Mar 19805 mo

Complete Fight History

Showing 38 of 38

1994

JUN 10L toDavid Pearce· TKOHilton Hotel · Bakersfield—

1988

MAR 30L toNoel Quarless· PTSYork Hall · London34-3

JAN 16d.Wesley Smith· UDViking Hall · Bristol34-2

1987

DEC 19d.Mark Green· KO · R1Bristol · Tennessee33-2

NOV 28d.Calvin Jones· MDInternational Speedway · Bristol32-2

1986

APR 17d.Steve Eisenbarth· TKO · R1Convention Center · Bakersfield31-2

1983

AUG 19d.Marty Capasso· KO · R2Auditorium · West Palm Beach30-2

APR 10d.Donnie Long· UDHilton · Pittsburgh29-2

JAN 13d.Danny Sutton· TKO · R5Viking Hall · Bristol28-2

1982

AUG 27d.Bruce Grandham· TKO · R3Bristol · Tennessee27-2

JUL 8d.Leroy Boone· UDKnoxville · Tennessee26-2

MAR 25d.Leroy Caldwell· UDShowboat Hotel and Casino · LV25-2

1981

NOV 27d.Chuck Gardner· KO · R1Civic Coliseum · Knoxville24-2

OCT 15d.Barry Funches· TKO · R7Sands · AC23-2

AUG 8d.Clayman Parker· TKO · R1Knoxville · Tennessee22-2

FEB 15d.Harvey Steichen· UDCivic Coliseum · Knoxville21-2

1980

JUN 20L toTrevor Berbick· KO · R9Olympic Stadium · Montreal20-2

MAR 31L toMike Weaver· KOStokely Athletic Center · Knoxville20-1

1979

OCT 20d.Gerrie Coetzee· UDLoftus Versfeld Stadium · Pretoria20-0

JUN 2d.Kallie Knoetze· TKOIndependence Stadium · Mmabatho19-0

FEB 17d.Duane Bobick· KO · R1Market Square Arena · Indianapolis18-0

1978

DEC 9d.Ron Draper· KO · R5Cobo Arena · Detroit17-0

OCT 14d.Roy Wallace· KO · R9The Summit · Houston16-0

AUG 26d.Johnny Boudreaux· SDHouston · Texas15-0

JUL 7d.Walter Santemore· KO · R6Sports Stadium · Orlando14-0

JUN 22d.Bernardo Mercado· TKO · R2MSG · NYC13-0

MAY 13d.Reinaldo Gorosito· KO · R2Sports Stadium · Orlando12-0

APR 25d.Harold Carter· DQ · R4Sports Stadium · Orlando11-0

MAR 14d.Leon Shaw· KO · R7Sports Stadium · Orlando10-0

JAN 29d.James Dixon· KO · R3Hyatt Regency · Knoxville9-0

1977

DEC 3d.Charlie Jordan· KO · R1Knoxville · Tennessee8-0

NOV 18d.Frank Schram· TKO · R1Caesars · LV7-0

OCT 22d.Lou Esa· KO · R3Aladdin Theater · LV6-0

SEP 13d.Eddie Lopez· MDGrand Olympic Auditorium · LA5-0

AUG 23d.Walter Santemore· PTSMemphis · Tennessee4-0

AUG 20d.Baker Tinsley· KO · R2High School Gym · Pikeville3-0

JUN 1d.Norm Kues· KO · R1Forum · Montreal2-0

MAY 7d.Jerry Thompkins· TKO · R5Kiel Auditorium · St. Louis1-0

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Common Questions

What is John Tate's professional boxing record?
John Tate's professional record is 34-3, with 23 knockouts.
When is John Tate's next fight?
John Tate died on April 9, 1998 and has no next fight.
What weight class did John Tate fight at?
John Tate fought at Heavyweight.
Is John Tate retired?
John Tate died on April 9, 1998; the last bout Kill The Body has tracked was on June 10, 1994.