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Michael Spinks (born July 22, 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.
Mike Tyson vs. Michael Spinks, billed as Once and For All, [1] was a professional boxing match which took place on June 27, 1988. [2] Both fighters were undefeated and each had a claim to being the legitimate heavyweight champion.
Jul 9, 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 ).
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.
Jun 30, 2018 · Greenville resident Michael Spinks was a light heavyweight and heavyweight champ, and suffered his only loss in his final match.
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.
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.
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.
Dec 5, 2023 · Michael Spinks (31-1, 21 KOs) is arguably one of the most underrated heavyweight boxers. He holds the record – of being the only undefeated boxer in history, at light heavyweight. Spinks was dominant in many fights, as he utilised his superb jab.
Michael Spinks again defeated Holmes in 1986 in a re-match. Spinks held the heavyweight title until 1988 when he fought Mike Tyson, who KOed him in 1:31 of the 1st round. Spinks then retired, with a career record of 31 wins and one loss.
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