Tim Witherspoon vs. Frank Bruno was a professional boxing match contested on 19 July 1986, for the WBA heavyweight title.

[2] Tim Witherspoon had captured his second world title after narrowly outpointing reigning WBA heavyweight champion Tony Tubbs in a close majority decision victory on January 17, 1986.

[3] Shortly after his victory, Witherspoon ran into trouble after a post-fight drug test revealed traces of marijuana in his system.

[8] Bruno would dispatch Coetzee less than two minutes of action, winning by first-round knockout, officially becoming the WBA's top contender and entered in negotiations to face Witherspoon that July.

Bruno's corner threw in the towel signifying surrender and the referee halted the fight with three seconds remaining in the round giving Witherspoon the TKO victory.