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Leon Spinks

Boxing record: 26-17-3 (14)

Best fights of Leon Spinks

Over 19 years as a professional, Leon Spinks compiled a 26-17-3 (14) record, including seven title fights across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.

  1. 1. Leon Spinks defeats Muhammad Ali

    On February 15, 1978 Leon Spinks fought Muhammad Ali for the undisputed heavyweight title. Spinks was 24 years old with a record of 6-0-1, and Ali was 36 with a record of 55-2. Spinks was coming off a win and Ali was on a 14-fight winning streak. Spinks won via split decision. Crowned the undisputed heavyweight champion.

  2. 2. Leon Spinks loses to Muhammad Ali in their 2nd fight via unanimous decision

    On September 15, 1978 Leon Spinks defended his WBA and The Ring heavyweight titles against Muhammad Ali. It was their second meeting. Spinks was 25 years old with a record of 7-0-1, and Ali was 36 with a record of 55-3. Spinks was on an undefeated 2-fight winning streak, while Ali was coming off a loss. Spinks lost via unanimous decision. Lost the titles. Went the distance with Ali.

  3. 3. Leon Spinks KOs Alfredo Evangelista

    On January 12, 1980 Leon Spinks faced Alfredo Evangelista in a heavyweight bout. Spinks was 26 years old with a record of 7-2-1, and Evangelista was 25 with a record of 32-4-2. Spinks was on a 2-fight losing streak, while Evangelista was on a 7-fight winning streak. Spinks stopped Alfredo Evangelista via KO in the 5th round.

  4. 4. Leon Spinks loses to Carlos De LeĆ³n via KO

    On March 6, 1983 Leon Spinks faced Carlos De LeĆ³n in a cruiserweight bout. Spinks was 29 years old with a record of 12-3-2, and LeĆ³n was 23 with a record of 33-3. Spinks was on a 2-fight winning streak and LeĆ³n was coming off a win. LeĆ³n stopped Spinks via retirement in the 6th round.

  5. 5. Leon Spinks KOs Kip Kane

    On December 13, 1985 Leon Spinks fought Kip Kane for the vacant WBC Continental Americas heavyweight title. Spinks was 32 years old with a record of 16-4-2, and Kane was 0 with a record of 0-0. Spinks was on a 4-fight winning streak. Spinks stopped Kip Kane via TKO in the 8th round. Won the vacant title.

  6. 6. Leon Spinks KOs Rick Kellar

    On April 9, 1985 Leon Spinks faced Rick Kellar. Spinks was 31 years old with a record of 13-4-2, and Kellar was 0 with a record of 0-0. Spinks was coming off a win. Spinks stopped Rick Kellar via TKO in the 2nd round.

  7. 7. Leon Spinks KOs Lupe Guerra

    On February 21, 1985 Leon Spinks faced Lupe Guerra. Spinks was 31 years old with a record of 12-4-2, and Guerra was 0 with a record of 0-0. Spinks was coming off a loss. Spinks stopped Lupe Guerra via TKO in the 4th round.

  8. 8. Leon Spinks defeats Jesse Burnett

    On October 31, 1982 Leon Spinks fought Jesse Burnett for the vacant WBC-NABF cruiserweight title. Spinks was 29 years old with a record of 11-3-2, and Burnett was 0 with a record of 0-0. Spinks was coming off a win. Spinks won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant title.

  9. 9. Leon Spinks KOs Kevin Poindexter

    On December 11, 1992 Leon Spinks faced Kevin Poindexter. Spinks was 39 years old with a record of 23-13-3, and Poindexter was 0 with a record of 0-0. Spinks was coming off a loss. Spinks stopped Kevin Poindexter via KO in the 1st round.

  10. 10. Leon Spinks KOs Bernardo Mercado

    On October 2, 1980 Leon Spinks faced Bernardo Mercado. Spinks was 27 years old with a record of 9-2-2, and Mercado was 0 with a record of 0-0. Spinks was coming off a win. Spinks stopped Bernardo Mercado via TKO in the 9th round.