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Leon Spinks (July 11, 1953 – February 5, 2021) was an American professional boxer who competed from 1977 to 1995. In only his eighth professional fight, he won the undisputed heavyweight championship in 1978 after defeating Muhammad Ali in a split decision , in what is considered one of the biggest upsets in boxing history.
Feb 7, 2021 · Leon Spinks, who shocked Muhammad Ali in 1978 and won the Olympic gold in 1976, passed away on Friday. He had prostate cancer and brain shrinkage in his later years.
Feb 6, 2021 · Leon Spinks Jr. was born on July 11, 1953, in St. Louis, the oldest child of Leon and Kay Spinks, who separated when he was a child. The family was poor and the neighborhood was tough.
Jul 7, 2024 · Leon Spinks (born July 11, 1953, St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.—died February 5, 2021, Henderson, Nevada) was an American boxer who won an Olympic gold medal in 1976 and was the world heavyweight champion in 1978. He and Michael Spinks became the first brothers to win gold medals in the same sport at the same Olympics and, as professional ...
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Feb 7, 2021 · Leon Spinks shocked the world by beating Muhammad Ali in 1978 to win the heavyweight title in his eighth pro fight. He later fought Larry Holmes and Mr T, and struggled with health and financial problems in his later years.
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Feb 7, 2021 · Leon Spinks, who won Olympic gold and then shocked the boxing world by beating Muhammad Ali to win the heavyweight title in only his eighth professional fight, has died aged 67 after a long battle ...
Feb 7, 2021 · Spinks then dropped down to cruiserweight but was defeated by WBA champion Dwight Muhammad Qawi in 1986. He boxed on for another nine years and finished with a modest record of 26 wins, 17 defeats ...
