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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.
Spinks vacated the Light Heavyweight Title immediately after this fight 1985 Upset of the Year - Ring Magazine
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.
In a professional boxing career spanning 11 years and two months, Michael Spinks fought 32 times with 31 wins and a single loss. Spinks retired from professional boxing with a record of 31-1, which included six world-title wins and 13 successful title defense fights at two weight classes — light-heavyweight and heavyweight.
Dec 8, 2021 · The International Boxing Research Organization and BoxRec rank Spinks among the 10 greatest light heavyweights of all time. #10MichaelSpinksknockouts #MichaelSpinksknockouts...
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 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.
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.
Michael Spinks (born July 13, 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.
Michael Spinks. United States vs. Poland bout. Spinks down once in the 1st round. 1975 National AAU 165lb. semifinal bout. 1975 National AAU 165lb. bout. 1975 National AAU 165lb. bout. Round unknown. 1975 National AAU 165lb. bout. Round unknown.
