Best fights of Michael Spinks
Over 11 years as a professional, Michael Spinks has compiled a 31-1 (21) record, including 16 title fights across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Michael Spinks defeats Larry Holmes
On September 21, 1985 Michael Spinks fought Larry Holmes for the IBF and The Ring heavyweight titles. Spinks was 29 years old with a record of 27-0, and Holmes was 35 with a record of 48-0. Spinks was on an undefeated 27-fight winning streak and Holmes was on an undefeated 48-fight winning streak. Spinks won via unanimous decision. Crowned the new heavyweight champion.
2. Michael Spinks KOs Gerry Cooney
On June 15, 1987 Michael Spinks defended his The Ring heavyweight title against Gerry Cooney. Spinks was 30 years old with a record of 30-0, and Cooney was 30 with a record of 28-1. Spinks was on an undefeated 30-fight winning streak and Cooney was on a 3-fight winning streak. Spinks stopped Gerry Cooney via TKO in the 5th round. Defended the title.
3. Michael Spinks KOs Marvin Johnson
On March 28, 1981 Michael Spinks faced Marvin Johnson. Spinks was 24 years old with a record of 15-0, and Johnson was 26 with a record of 27-4. Spinks was on an undefeated 15-fight winning streak and Johnson was on a 3-fight winning streak. Spinks stopped Marvin Johnson via KO in the 4th round.
4. Michael Spinks defeats Dwight Muhammad Qawi
On March 18, 1983 Michael Spinks met Dwight Muhammad Qawi in an undisputed light heavyweight title unification fight. Spinks was 26 years old with a record of 22-0, and Qawi was 30 with a record of 19-1-1. Spinks was on an undefeated 22-fight winning streak and Qawi was on a 18-fight winning streak. Spinks won via unanimous decision. Retained the undisputed title.
5. Michael Spinks defeats Eddie Davis
On February 25, 1984 Michael Spinks defended the undisputed light heavyweight title against Eddie Davis. Spinks was 27 years old with a record of 24-0, and Davis was 32 with a record of 27-3-1. Spinks was on an undefeated 24-fight winning streak and Davis was on a 4-fight winning streak. Spinks won via unanimous decision. Retained the undisputed title.
6. Michael Spinks defeats Larry Holmes in their 2nd fight
On April 19, 1986 Michael Spinks defended his IBF and The Ring heavyweight titles against Larry Holmes. It was their second meeting. Spinks was 29 years old with a record of 28-0, and Holmes was 36 with a record of 48-1. Spinks was on an undefeated 28-fight winning streak, while Holmes was coming off a loss. Spinks won via split decision. Defended the titles.
7. Michael Spinks KOs Steffen Tangstad
On September 6, 1986 Michael Spinks defended his IBF and The Ring heavyweight titles against Steffen Tangstad. Spinks was 30 years old with a record of 29-0, and Tangstad was 0 with a record of 0-0. Spinks was on an undefeated 29-fight winning streak. Spinks stopped Steffen Tangstad via TKO in the 4th round. Defended the titles.
8. Michael Spinks KOs David Sears
On February 23, 1985 Michael Spinks defended the undisputed light heavyweight title against David Sears. Spinks was 28 years old with a record of 25-0, and Sears was 0 with a record of 0-0. Spinks was on an undefeated 25-fight winning streak. Spinks stopped David Sears via TKO in the 3rd round. Retained the undisputed title.
9. Michael Spinks KOs Jim MacDonald
On June 6, 1985 Michael Spinks defended the undisputed light heavyweight title against Jim MacDonald. Spinks was 28 years old with a record of 26-0, and MacDonald was 0 with a record of 0-0. Spinks was on an undefeated 26-fight winning streak. Spinks stopped Jim MacDonald via TKO in the 8th round. Retained the undisputed title.
10. Michael Spinks KOs Oscar Rivadeneyra
On November 25, 1983 Michael Spinks defended his WBA, WBC, and The Ring light heavyweight titles against Oscar Rivadeneyra. Spinks was 27 years old with a record of 23-0, and Rivadeneyra was 0 with a record of 0-0. Spinks was on an undefeated 23-fight winning streak. Spinks stopped Oscar Rivadeneyra via TKO in the 10th round. Defended the titles.