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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.
Jun 30, 2018 · Greenville resident Michael Spinks was a light heavyweight and heavyweight champ, and suffered his only loss in his final match.
Apr 29, 2024 · 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.
Apr 1, 2020 · Michael Spinks was a gold medalist in the middleweight division at the 1976 Summer Olympics and turned pro in 1977. He won the WBA light heavyweight title in 1981 and enjoyed four years at the top of the division before moving up to the heavyweight division in 1985, defeating Larry Holmes for The Ring and IBF titles, as well as the lineal ...
In a professional boxing career spanning 11 years and two months, Michael Spinks fought 32 times with 31 wins and a single loss. Spinks retired from professional boxing with a record of 31-1, which included six world-title wins and 13 successful title defense fights at two weight classes — light-heavyweight and heavyweight.
Spinks vacated the Light Heavyweight Title immediately after this fight 1985 Upset of the Year - Ring Magazine
May 8, 2022 · 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.
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.
Spinks became the first light heavyweight king to move up and win the heavyweight title when he decisioned IBF champion Larry Holmes in 1985. Spinks captured a gold medal at the 1976 Olympics and turned pro the following year.
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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