Michael Spinks

Michael Spinks is an Olympic Gold Medalist and former Light Heavyweight and Heavyweight boxing champion. He is best-known for being knocked out in the 1st round in a fight with Mike Tyson.

1. Nickname: Jinx
2. Record: 31-1
3. KO's: 21

• Google News Search: Michael Spinks

• Ringside Report: "Is Michael Spinks the Best Light Heavyweight of All Time?" (2007)

• East Side Boxing: "Michael Spinks: An Appreciation" (2004)

• Mahalo's Guide to Professional Boxing
• BoxRec.com: Career Stats
  • Height: 6'3"
  • Reach: 30"
  • Stance: Orthodox
  • Division: Light Heavyweight
  • Record: Wins - 31
  • Losses - 1
  • Wins By KO - 21

• July 13, 1956: Born

• 1976: Wins Gold Medal at the 1976 Montreal Summer Olympics

• 1977: WinsfFirst professional fight with a first round KO of Eddie Benson

• 1980: Beats future World Super Middleweight Murray Sutherland by TKO in the 8th round

• 1981: KO's Eddie Mustafa Muhammad in the 12th round to take WBA Light Heavyweight Champ

• 1983: Wins by majority decision over Dwight Muhammad Qawi to unify the title with the WBC belt

• 1985: Wins 15 round inanimous decision over Larry Holmes to become the first light heavyweight to win the heavyweight title

• 1986: Wins rematch against holmes by split decision

• 1987: KO's Gerry Cooney in the 5th round

• 1988: In his most famous and last fight, Spinks Gets KO'ed in the 1st round by Mike Tyson

• 1988: Retires from boxing

• 1994: Inducted into International Boxing Hall Of Fame

• Grandstand Sports: Michael Spinks Memorabilia

• eBay: Michael Spinks Auctions

• Mike Tyson v. Michael Spinks Press Kit

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