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Michael Spinks (born July 13, 1956) [a] is an American former professional boxer who competed from 1977 to 1988. He held world championships in two weight classes, including the undisputed light heavyweight title from 1983 to 1985, and the lineal heavyweight title from 1985 to 1988. As an amateur he won a gold medal in the middleweight division ...
Jun 30, 2018 · The former boxing champ, who retired undefeated after losing to Tyson in 91 seconds, was honored at a Wilmington bar. Spinks, who lives in Greenville, said he had no regrets and felt good about his career and life.
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Apr 29, 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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Apr 1, 2020 · Michael Spinks was a 4-1 underdog and a nervous wreck when he faced Mike Tyson for the undisputed heavyweight title in 1988. He was knocked out in 91 seconds by the young champion, who had a look of a hunter in his eye.
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Learn about Michael Spinks' boxing career, record, and achievements. He was a two-weight-class world champion and a Hall of Famer, but lost to Mike Tyson in his last fight.
Michael Spinks. Cooney down twice rd 5. MacDonald down twice in the 5th, once in the 7th and 8th. Spinks ruled down rd 8. Sutherland was knocked down in the 8th round. Referee Tony Perez scored it Spinks-7, Sutherland-2, 1 Even.
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WBA/WBC/IBF Heavyweight Champion Mike Tyson knocked out Spinks in one round on June 27, 1988. Spinks was the Lineal World Heavyweight Champion from the time he defeated Holmes until his loss to Tyson. Spinks announced his retirement from boxing on July 27, 1988. The Ring Magazine named Spinks the third greatest light heavyweight of all-time in ...
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