Leon Spinks

"Neon" Leon Spinks is a former Heavyweight champion boxer famous for gap-toothed grin and his surprising upset over Muhammed Ali in 1978. He is also the brother of former Heavyweight champion Michael Spinks.

1. Born: July 11, 1973
2. Birthplace: St. Louis, Missouri
3. Record: 26-17-3
4. KO's: 14

• Mahalo's Guide to Professional Boxing
• BoxRec.com: Career Stats
  • Height: 6'1"
  • Reach: 30"
  • Stance: Orthodox
  • Division: Heavyweight
  • Record: Wins - 26
  • Losses - 17
  • Wins By KO - 14

• July 11, 1953: Born

• 1976: Wins The Light Heavyweight Gold Medal At The Quebec Summer Olympics

• 1977: KO's Bob Smith In 5th Round Of Professional Debut

• 1978: Shocks The Boxing World By Winning The WBC And WBA Heavyweight Title After A 15th Round Decision Over Muhammed Ali In Just His 8th Fight

• 1978: Loses Rematch To Ali By Unanimous Decision

• 1979: KO'd By Gerrie Coetzee In 2nd Minute Of The 1st Round

• 1981: Loses 2nd Chance At The Title After Being TKO'd By Larry Holmes In The 3rd Round

• 1995: Retires From Boxing

• Hall of Fame Memorabilia: Leon Spinks Memorabilia

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