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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 ...
May 4, 2023 · About. 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. The Ring Magazine named Spinks the third greatest light heavyweight of all-time in 2002.
Jun 30, 2018 · 1:37. One of Delaware’s sporting icons continues to live a quiet life out of the public eye. But 30 years ago this month, Michael Spinks was among the nation’s — and world’s — most familiar...
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: . . . .
Mar 21, 2021 · Features. Michael Spinks: My Two Fights With Larry Holmes. Written by Mark Baldwin on 21st March 2021. Two-weight world champion Michael Spinks recalls his close encounters with heavyweight great Larry Holmes that gripped the boxing world in the mid-1980s, in conversation with Mark Baldwin.
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.
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