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  1. Michael Spinks is an American former professional boxer who won Olympic gold and world titles in two weight classes. He defeated Larry Holmes to become the undisputed heavyweight champion, but was knocked out by Mike Tyson in his last fight.

  2. Michael Spinks (born July 13, 1956, St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.) is an American former boxer who was both the light heavyweight (1981–85) and heavyweight (1985–88) world champion and an Olympic gold medalist (1976).

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  3. Michael Spinks is a former world heavyweight and light heavyweight champion with a record of 31-1 (21 KOs). He defeated Larry Holmes, Gerry Cooney, Dwight Muhammad Qawi and Oscar Rivadeneyra among others, but lost to Mike Tyson in 1988.

  4. Apr 1, 2020 · Michael Spinks was a 4-1 underdog and a nervous wreck when he faced Mike Tyson for the undisputed heavyweight title. Tyson knocked him out in 91 seconds with a devastating right hand in a one-sided fight.

  5. May 8, 2022 · Michael Spinks is a former world champion boxer who won the light heavyweight and heavyweight titles. He is the brother of Leon Spinks, the uncle of Cory Spinks, and a member of the International Boxing Hall of Fame.

  6. Jun 30, 2018 · Greenville resident Michael Spinks was a light heavyweight and heavyweight champ, and suffered his only loss in his final match.

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  8. May 4, 2023 · Learn about Michael Spinks, one of the greatest boxers of his generation, who won world titles in two weight classes and fought Mike Tyson. See his career highlights, fight record, and news on Boxing Undefeated.

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