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Drederick Tatum (voiced by Hank Azaria) has appeared in several episodes, most notably as Homer’s opponent in “The Homer They Fall.

Role in the Simpsons

Tatum, a former Olympic Gold medalist, first became World Heavyweight Champion after defeating Watson in the heavily promoted “Bout to Knock the Other Guy Out!” Tatum grew up in Springfield, recalling that that town was a dump. If you ever see me there again you’ll know I really (bleeped)-up bad. He later served time in prison after pushing his mother down the stairs. Upon his release, he was booked for a match against Homer Simpson, a small-time boxer who had never been knocked out. He was managed during this time by Lucius Sweet, a vicious boxing promoter (and parody of Don King). Tatum’s criminal record has been referred to several times. He also visited the school to make a speech. However, Lisa ended up using him to test her hypothesis that Bullies tend to attack Nerds due to a certain chemical in their sweat, which evidentally proved to be true as Nelson Muntz ended up reacting unwillingly but instinctively going up to Drederick and punching him. He was also friends with Carl Carlson (they met at a party held by Dr. Hibbert), which proved beneficial to have Homer help Marge train in the mixed fighting tournament to end it. His house also has a few exotic animals.

Model for Character

Tatum is an obvious parody of Mike Tyson, right down to his criminal record and high-pitched, lisping voice.

Episode Appearances

• Homer vs. Lisa and the 8'th Commandment
• Flaming Moe's
• Lisa's First Word
• Round Springfield
• The Homer They Fall
• Viva Ned Flanders
• Bye Bye Nerdie
• Jaws Wired Shut
• The Seven-Beer Snitch
• Homerazzi
• Catch 'em if You Can
• Large Marge
• The Bart of War
• A Streetcar Named Marge
• The Great Wife Hope
• All About Lisa
• The President Wore Pearls
• Tis the Fifteenth season
• Sex, Pies and Idiot Scrapes

Episode Appearances with descriptions - SPOILERS!

• Homer vs. Lisa and the 8'th Commandment (His first appearance he looks slightly different and younger he is one of the boxers on tv he wins the match.)
• Flaming Moe's (a not yet fully structured Drederick (simpler minded) gives a interview to newscaster)
• Lisa's First Word (boxer at the Olympics)
• The Homer They Fall (first appearance of Drederick where his uniqe character is shown - he is scheduled to fight Homer as a comeback fight after getting released from prison)
• Bye Bye Nerdie (gives out speech in classroom about "staying in school" while Lisa uses him as an example of her bully-experiment)
• Jaws Wired Shut (Gives a speech next to a golden statue of him which then cause Homer to get his jaw broken)
• The Seven-Beer Snitch (gets snitched on by Homer for having a "gang tattoo")
• Homerazzi (gets provoked by Homer while getting out of Hotel while Homer attempts to photograph while being punched by Drederick)
• Catch 'em if You Can (gives out pamphlets at a casino while Bart and Lisa chase Homer and Marge)
• Large Marge (endorses "butt ugly" shoes at a shoe expo)
• The Great Wife Hope (teaches Marge how to fight)