KOD : As a young challenger in 1980 , you were a 2 - 1 underdog against WBA heavyweight champion John Tate .
You were losing on points as the fight entered the 15th and final round .
KOD : As a young challenger in 1980 , you were a 2 - 1 underdog against WBA heavyweight champion John Tate , and you were losing on points as the fight entered the 15th and final round .