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Michael Spinks (born July 22, 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.
Michael Spinks 31: 1: 0: 21 KOs 1 KOs; 38 followers Box-pro Box-am All Bouts division: light heavy status: inactive bouts: 32 ... Referee Tony Perez scored it Spinks-7, Sutherland-2, 1 Even. 1980-02-24: Ramon Ranquello: 15 6 2: Resorts International, Atlantic City W-TKO. event bout wiki.
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 .
Michael Spinks is the brother of Leon Spinks, the uncle of Leon Calvin and Cory Spinks, and the great-uncle of Leon Spinks III. Preceded by: Eddie Mustafa Muhammad: WBA Light Heavyweight Champion 1981 Jul 18 – 1985 Sep 21 Vacated: Succeeded by: Marvin Johnson: Preceded by: Dwight Braxton:
Michael Spinks was one of the greatest light heavyweights of all time yet is best remembered for his brief run as a heavyweight and one horrific defeat. Spinks and older brother Leon were among the brightest stars of the star-studded 1976 U.S. Olympic team, respectively winning the middleweight and light heavyweight gold medals in the Montreal Games.
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.
MICHAEL SPINKS is categorized with Billy Conn, ... Spinks main weapon was a lethal right hand that was dubbed, "The Spinks Jinx." But he was also an awkward fighter, delivering punches from various angles. Few could figure out his style as moved close to a title shot.
May 27, 2024 · Michael Spinks was no match for Mike Tyson, but the fight was a blockbuster. Tyson was at the peak of his career, and Spinks realized too late that he was in the wrong place at the wrong time. The fight concluded in a mere 91 seconds, with Tyson's explosive punches leaving no doubt about the outcome.
Jul 15, 2015 · Michael Spinks, the first reigning light-heavyweight world champion to win a heavyweight world title, turned 59 this week. Ringside caught up with a boxing legend...
Michael Spinks was not nearly so well known in 1976 as his older brother, Leon. Michael had only one title to his name, 1976 Golden Gloves Association of America champion, but he joined his brother on the victory platform at Montreal by also winning a gold medal. Since turning professional, however ...
