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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.
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.
Boxing career. Michael Spinks ( Jinx) is a 67-year old retired American professional boxer. He was born in St. Louis, Missouri, U.S. on July 22, 1956. He is a former two-weight-class world champion. Spinks was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame (IBHOF) in 1994.
Nov 7, 2023 · November 7, 2023 6:44 PM. Michael Spinks: The Top Heavyweight Years. Spinks's venture into top heavyweight boxing, began with his unforgettable victory over Larry Holmes and culminating with a showdown with Mike Tyson. By: HeavyweightBoxing.com. SHARE: . . . .
17. Apr. by Anson Wainwright | ... Editor’s Note: This feature originally appeared in the January 2016 issue of The Ring Magazine. Michael Spinks was one of the greatest light heavyweights of all time yet is best remembered for his brief run as a heavyweight and one horrific defeat.
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. After just seven fights, Spinks had already won eight-round decisions over tough veterans Gary Summerhayes and Tom Bethea.
American boxer. M ichael Spinks was a virtual unknown, a tough young fighter from a rough part of St. Louis, when he and his older brother Leon rocketed to fame by. both winning gold medals in boxing at the 1976 Montreal Olympics. With his "Spinks Jinx," a mean cross-over right-handed punch, Spinks was unbeatable for over ten years.
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