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Jul 7, 2024 · After seven bouts he challenged Muhammad Ali for the world heavyweight title in February 1978 in Las Vegas and upset the champion in a split decision. In New Orleans seven months later, however, Ali won a rematch. In 1981 Spinks challenged Larry Holmes for the heavyweight title and lost in three rounds.
Jul 8, 2024 · Leon Spinks vs. Muhammad Ali. The legend Muhammad Ali was getting towards the end of his fighting career in the late 1970s. He began showing his age, but nobody thought he’d lose to a young fighter named Leon Spinks. Leon only had seven professional fights to his name when he stepped in with the champion.
5 days ago · Spinks' undisputed status ended when he was stripped of the WBC title for pursuing a rematch against Muhammad Ali instead of a bout against mandatory challenger Ken Norton. [10] WBA–WBC–IBF era (1983–2007)
Jul 10, 2024 · Leon Spinks W15 Muhammad Ali, Feb. 15, 1978 — While it was obvious Ali was nearing the end, few thought Spinks — who had only seven pro fights to his credit — had any chance of defeating the old champion.
Jun 28, 2024 · 7) Leon Spinks SD 15 Muhammad Ali. Spinks was in just his eighth pro bout, and just two fights before had struggled to get a draw with Scott LeDoux in a fight most thought LeDoux had won. Ali was older and slower, but he had enough to beat the tough Earnie Shavers just a few months before.
Jul 16, 2024 · Facing Ali is a 2009 documentary directed by Pete McCormack about Muhammad Ali as told from the perspectives of some of the notable opponents he faced during his career: George Chuvalo, Sir Henry Cooper, George Foreman, "Smokin'" Joe Frazier, Larry Holmes, Ron Lyle, Ken Norton, Earnie Shavers, Leon Spinks and Ernie Terrell.
3 days ago · Although Norton was expected to face Ali for a fourth time, to fight for the WBC heavyweight championship, plans changed due to Ali's loss of his title to Leon Spinks on February 15, 1978. The WBC then ordered a match between the new champion and Norton, its number one contender.
