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Leon Spinks

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American boxer (1953-2021)

United StatesAthletesLived 1953 to 2021 · aged 67
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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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Spinks defeated Ray Kipping on June 19, 1995, in St. LouisSpinks defeated Ray Kipping on June 19, 1995, in St. LouisSpinks during his final victory held at the "Little Bit of Texas" in St. LouisSpinks during his final victory held at the "Little Bit of Texas" in St. Louis

Awards 5

1978The Ring magazine Progress of the Year
1976Sugar Ray Robinson Award
WBC World Heavyweight Champion
WBA World Heavyweight Champion
The Ring World Heavyweight Champion

Connected to Leon 6

Muhammad AliAlso in Muhammad and Larry (2009)Tonya HardingAlso in The Prize Fighter (2003)Ken NortonAlso in Muhammad and Larry (2009)Bill SimmonsAlso in Muhammad and Larry (2009)George ForemanAlso won The Ring magazine Progress of the YearFloyd PattersonAlso won WBA World Heavyweight Champion

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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. 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
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Athletes
Type
Athlete
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1953 to 2021 · aged 67
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