Leon Spinks
American boxer (1953-2021) · United States · On the map · Athletes · Died at 67
Leon Spinks 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 heavyweight boxing history.
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About this person
Spinks was later stripped of the WBC title for facing Ali in an unapproved rematch seven months later, which he lost by a unanimous decision.
Country
United States
Category
Athletes
Type
Athlete
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1953 to 2021 · aged 67
Where to find them
The same award as Leon
Joe FrazierBoth received The Ring magazine Progress of the Year
Rocky MarcianoBoth received The Ring World Heavyweight Champion
David HayeBoth received WBA World Heavyweight Champion
Ken NortonBoth received Sugar Ray Robinson Award
Trevor BerbickBoth received WBC World Heavyweight Champion
Jack DempseyBoth received WBA World Heavyweight Champion