Remembering Knoxville's champion Big John Tate on his 70th birthday
Big John's legacy remains in Knoxville, with an honorary street name and a documentary highlighting his journey to becoming a champion.
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Remembering Knoxville's champion Big John Tate on his 70th birthday
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Jan. 29, 2025 marks 70 years since the birth of the late Knoxville boxer "Big John" Tate. Big John won an Olympic bronze medal in 1976. Three years later, he won the WBA World ...