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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Leon_SpinksLeon Spinks - Wikipedia

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   Leon Spinks (July 11, 1953 – February 5, 2021) was an American professional boxer who competed from 1977 to 1995. In only his eighth professional fight, he won the undisputed heavyweight championship in 1978 after defeating Muhammad Ali in a split decision , in what is considered one of the biggest upsets in boxing history.

   • Losses: 17
   • Wins: 26

   • Total fights: 46
   • Wins by KO: 14

2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Michael_SpinksMichael Spinks - Wikipedia

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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.

   • Losses: 1
   • Wins: 31

   • Total fights: 32
   • Wins by KO: 21

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     Boxing champs Michael and Leon Spinks inducted into St. Louis Walk of Fame

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4. www.nytimes.com › 2021/02/06 › sportsLeon Spinks, Boxer Who Took Ali’s Crown and Lost It, Dies at ...

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   Feb 6, 2021 · Leon Spinks defeated the heavily favored Muhammad Ali to win the heavyweight championship on Feb. 15, 1978. ... his grandson and his brother Michael, Spinks is survived by seven other siblings ...

5. www.stltoday.com › news › archivesJuly 31, 1976: The night St. Louis' Spinks brothers brought ...

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   Jul 30, 2022 · Olympic Gold Medal winners Leon Spinks, center, and his brother Michael Spinks receive the keys to the city of East St. Louis from Mayor William Mason in ceremonies honoring the two, Aug. 4, 1976 ...

6. www.britannica.com › biography › Leon-SpinksLeon Spinks | Fights, Facts, & Record | Britannica

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   Apr 8, 2024 · Leon Spinks, American boxer who won an Olympic gold medal in 1976 and was the world heavyweight champion in 1978. He and Michael Spinks became the first brothers to win gold medals in the same sport at the same Olympics and, as professional champions, the first brothers in boxing history to win world titles.

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   Who are Michael Spinks & Leon Spinks?

   • Boxers Michael Spinks and Leon Spinks were inducted for their achievements, including becoming first brothers to win Olympic gold medals in the same year in 1976. Pope said he grew up in the same neighborhood as Spinks. Photo by Christine Tannous, ctannous@post-dispatch.com

   Photos and video: Boxing stars Leon and Michael Spinks inducted on St

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   Who are Michael Spinks & Leon Spink & Alvin Fowler?

   • Boxer Michael Spinks, facing camera, hugs Alvin Fowler before Spinks and his brother, Leon Spinks, are inducted into the St. Louis Walk of Fame on Monday, June 26, 2023, in the Delmar Loop. The boxing brothers were inducted for their achievements, including both winning Olympic gold medals and professional boxing titles.

   Photos and video: Boxing stars Leon and Michael Spinks inducted on St

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   Who are Leon Spinks siblings?

   • Leon Calvin’s son, Leon Spinks III, fought in 16 pro bouts. In addition to his wife, his sons Corey and Darrell, his grandson and his brother Michael, Spinks is survived by seven other siblings: Karen (Spinks) Shanklin, Leland Spinks, Evan MacDonald, Eddie Brooks, Charles Spinks, Lionel Spinks and Patricia Spinks.

   Leon Spinks, Boxer Who Took Ali’s Crown and Lost It, Dies at 67

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   Who were Michael Spinks and Leon Spink & why were they inducted?

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   Photos and video: Boxing stars Leon and Michael Spinks inducted on St

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8. www.britannica.com › biography › Michael-SpinksMichael Spinks | Heavyweight champion, Olympic gold medalist

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   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

9. www.stltoday.com › news › multimediaPhotos and video: Boxing stars Leon and Michael Spinks ...

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   Jun 26, 2023 · Boxer Michael Spinks, facing camera, hugs Alvin Fowler before Spinks and his brother, Leon Spinks, are inducted into the St. Louis Walk of Fame on Monday, June 26, 2023, in the Delmar Loop.