John Tate (boxer)

John Tate
Born(1955-01-29)January 29, 1955
DiedApril 9, 1998(1998-04-09) (aged 43)
Other namesBig John
Statistics
Weight(s)Heavyweight
Height6 ft 4 in (193 cm)
Reach80 in (203 cm)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights37
Wins34
Wins by KO23
Losses3
Medal record
Men's amateur boxing
Representing  United States
Olympic Games
Bronze medal – third place 1976 Montreal Heavyweight

John Tate (January 29, 1955 – April 9, 1998) was an American professional boxer, and held the WBA heavyweight championship from 1979 to 1980. As an amateur he won a bronze medal in the heavyweight division at the 1976 Summer Olympics.