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Qawi vs. Spinks: Prediction, Odds, Date, Stats

Dwight Muhammad Qawi (Camden Buzzsaw) defends his WBA cruiserweight title against Leon Spinks (Neon). Let's take a look at the stats, odds of winning, and the prediction for this fight.

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Apr 19, 1978
25-2-1
6
14 (50%)
170 cm
188 cm
18 cm
Orthodox
Jan 8, 1986
2m, 14d
6
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32
Jan 15, 1977
17-4-2
3
11 (47.8%)
185 cm
193 cm
8 cm
Orthodox
Dec 13, 1985
3m, 9d
5
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cruiserweight
Saturday, 22 Mar 1986
Lawlor Events Center, Reno, Nevada, U.S.
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Dwight Muhammad Qawi vs. Leon Spinks

Date

This fight between Dwight Muhammad Qawi and Leon Spinks took place on at the Lawlor Events Center, Reno, Nevada, U.S.

Tale of the Tape

At 185 cm, Leon Spinks is the taller of the two by 15 cms; Dwight Muhammad Qawi is 170 cm. Besides being the taller fighter, with a reach of 193 cm, Spinks also has reach advantage of 5 cms over Qawi's 188 cm. Qawi has a 10 cm ape index advantage over Spinks.

Qawi is coming in to this fight with a record of 25-2-1 (14 KOs). His last fight was 2 months and 14 days ago against Rick Enis, which he won via 1st round KO.

Spinks comes in with a record of 17-4-2 (11 KOs). His last fight was 3 months and 9 days ago against Kip Kane, which he won via 8th round TKO.

Both the fighters fight out of the orthodox stance.

On the day of the fight, Qawi will be 33 years and 2 months old. Spinks will be 32 years and 8 months old.

Prediction and Odds

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After considering the both the fighters' stats and their performance patterns, the winning odds is calculated to be at 51-49 in favor of Dwight Muhammad Qawi. Note, this is a very close margin, just barely better than a 50-50 case. Here is the prediction for Qawi vs Spinks.

A very close matchup, could go either way. Dwight Muhammad Qawi may have a slighly better chance of winning — unless Spinks stops Qawi early.

Result

Dwight Muhammad Qawi defeated Leon Spinks via 6th round TKO to retain the WBA cruiserweight title. Spinks' 5 fight win streak comes to an end, and Qawi advances his win streak to 7. Qawi is now 26-2-1, and Spinks 17-5-2.

Fight Recommendations

  1. Evander Holyfield knocks out Dwight Muhammad Qawi in the 4th round in their 2nd fight
  2. Evander Holyfield defeats Dwight Muhammad Qawi via 15-round split decision
  3. Dwight Muhammad Qawi knocks out Eddie Davis in the 11th round
  4. Dwight Muhammad Qawi knocks out Matthew Saad Muhammad in the 6th round in their 2nd fight
  5. Leon Spinks knocks out Alfredo Evangelista in the 5th round
  6. Muhammad Ali defeats Leon Spinks via 15-round unanimous decision in their 2nd fight
  7. Leon Spinks defeats Muhammad Ali via 15-round split decision