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   Michael Spinks (born July 13, 1956) 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.

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3. www.britannica.com › biography › Michael-SpinksMichael Spinks | Biography, Boxing, Height, Record ...

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   Jun 26, 2024 · 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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   Michael Spinks is a former professional boxer who won world titles in two weight classes: light heavyweight and heavyweight. He defeated Larry Holmes, Gerry Cooney, Dwight Muhammad Qawi and Oscar Rivadeneyra, among others, but lost to Mike Tyson in his last fight in 1988.

   • bouts: 32
   • rounds: 226

   • division: light heavy

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6. www.delawareonline.com › story › sportsBoxing champ Spinks celebrated 30 years after Tyson loss ...

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   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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   May 4, 2023 · Michael Spinks was one of the greatest boxers of his generation, winning world titles in two different weight classes during his career that spanned over 11 years, from 1977 to 1988. Spinks began his professional career in 1977 with a first-round knockout of Eddie Benson in Las Vegas.

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   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 2002.

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   What happened to Michael Spinks?

   • But 30 years ago this month, Michael Spinks was among the nation’s — and world’s — most familiar sports figures. He made a hasty exit on June 27, 1988, when his heavyweight title fight with Mike Tyson ended in 91 seconds at Atlantic City Convention Hall. It was Spinks’ last match and his only professional loss in 32 bouts.

   Boxing champ Spinks celebrated 30 years after Tyson loss closed career

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   Who is Michael Spinks?

   • Michael Spinks is an American boxer who was both the light heavyweight (1981–85) and heavyweight (1985–88) world champion and an Olympic gold medalist (1976). He and Leon Spinks became the first brothers to win gold medals in the same sport at the same Olympics and the first brothers to win world

   Michael Spinks | Heavyweight champion, Olympic gold medalist

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   When did Michael Spinks become a boxer?

   • 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.

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   Did Michael Spinks win a fight?

   • Michael Spinks's journey through the heavyweight division may have begun with an improbable triumph, but it culminated in a battle he could not win. Despite the challenges he faced, Spinks remains an enduring figure in the rich tapestry of boxing history.

   Michael Spinks: The Top Heavyweight Boxing Years Examined

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    May 27, 2024 · Michael Spinks's journey through the heavyweight division may have begun with an improbable triumph, but it culminated in a battle he could not win. Despite the challenges he faced, Spinks remains an enduring figure in the rich tapestry of boxing history.