'Big John' Tate inspiring new generation of boxers in Knoxville

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — More than 25 years after his death, “Big John” Tate was remembered with a honorary street sign in East Knoxville on Tuesday. The sign was placed along Lakeside Street at its northern intersection with Magnolia Avenue. It sits outside of the gym he trained at, the “Ace” Miller Golden Gloves Arena. […]

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