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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.
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.
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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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Spinks vacated the Light Heavyweight Title immediately after this fight 1985 Upset of the Year - Ring Magazine
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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.
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.
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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.
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