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  1. 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.

  2. Apr 29, 2024 · Michael Spinks (born July 13, 1956, St. Louis, Mo., U.S.) 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 ...

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  3. 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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  4. 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, and Mike Tyson, among others, and retired undefeated with a record of 31-0.

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  5. Spinks has been inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame and the World Boxing Hall of Fame. The International Boxing Research Organization and BoxRec rank Spinks among the 10...

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  6. 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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  8. 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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