Michael Spinks
Michael Spinks (born on July 13, 1956) is a retired American boxer. He was the light heavyweight and heavyweight champion of the world.
Spinks was a member of the 1976 United States Olympics team and won a gold medal in the boxing competition. He became a professional boxer in 1977 and won the light heavyweight championship in 1981.[1] In 1985 he fought heavyweight champion Larry Holmes and beat him for the title. It was the first time a light heavyweight champion had become heavyweight champion. He beat Holmes again in a rematch and defended his title another two times before losing to Mike Tyson in 1988. He never fought again.
Michael Spinks is the brother of heavyweight champion Leon Spinks.
References
- ↑ "Michael Spinks". BoxRec.com. Retrieved 2012-07-21.
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| Preceded by Eddie Mustapha Muhammad |
Light Heavyweight boxing champion Jul 18, 1981–Sept 21, 1985 |
Succeeded by Marvin Johnson |
| Preceded by Larry Holmes |
Heavyweight boxing champion Sept 21, 1985–Jun 27, 1988 |
Succeeded by Mike Tyson |
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