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Leon Spinks Wiki Biography

• Leon Spinks is a retired American boxer born in St. Louis, Missouri, best known for defeating Muhammad Ali to win the undisputed 1978 World Heavyweight Championship. 
• Placed on July 11, 1953, Leon is also known for winning the light heavyweight division at the 1976 Montreal Olympic Games. 
• From 1977 until 1995, Leon was one of the most famous personalities in the history of boxing. 
• He was active in his career. 
• One might wonder how rich Leon Spinks is, a very well-known personality who has managed to make history in the sport of boxing? 
• Leon counts his wealth as of early 2016 at a total of $20,000, as estimated by reports. 
• Of course, his participation in the world of boxing for about 18 years has been the main source of his wealth. 
• From his youth, St. Louis-raised Leon was involved in boxing, and before becoming a professional, he fought in Havana, Cuba, to win a bronze medal in the 1974 World Amateur Boxing Championship, and gained fame as an amateur as he won a gold medal at the 1976 Olympics in Canada. 
• However, in a 15-round match that took place on 15 February 1978, Leon made history and became truly famous as he beat Muhammad Ali. 
• The victory made him the undisputed heavyweight world champion and was considered one of boxing history’s most upsetting occurrences. 
• In a rematch with Muhammad Ali himself, he lost his title after just seven months. 
• Leon managed to register 26 victories during his professional career as a boxer, 14 of which were by knockout. 
• Noted for his toothless smile, in 1995, Leon withdrew from professional boxing. 
• Apart from boxing, between 1973 and 1976, Spinks actively served in the United Marine Corps for three years. 
• In Frontier Martial-Arts Wrestling, he was also involved, including winning the world title during the 1990s. 
• Spinks, 62, is the father of Cory Spinks, who is involved in boxing and even won the undisputed world welterweight title while becoming the Junior Middleweight Champion of the International Boxing Federation for three years. 
• As his other son, Leon Calvin, also a professional boxer, was shot dead in 1990, Spinks also went through a personal crisis. 
• For now, Spinks is living a decent life in Columbus, Nebraska, as catered for by his present $20,000 net worth. 
• IMDB Wikipedia “Facing Ali” $20 Thousand 1953 1953-7-11 1975 1976 6 ‘1″ (1.85 m) Las Vegas actor Al Haymon Alfredo Righetti Ali 70 (2012) Barclays Center Betty Spinks (m. 

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Leon Spinks Quotes

• I know a lot of people think I’m dumb. Well, at least I ain’t no educated fool.

Leon Spinks Important Facts

• Living in Columbus, Nebraska (pop. 20,971), keeps a low profile doing volunteer work in an after-school program and helping out at the local YMCA on weekends. [April 2005]
• Son Cory won the IBF Junior Middleweight Title on 24 April 2009. He won the IBF Welterweight Title in 2002 and 2003, the WBC Welterweight Title and the WBA Welterweight Title in 2003, and the IBF Light Middleweight Title in 2006.
• Pro Boxing Record 26 Wins – 17 Defeats – 3 Draws – 14 KOs
• Two time WBC Continental Americas Heavyweight Champion: 13 December 1985 – Beating Kip Kane by TKO round 8 28 April 1987 – Beating Jeff Jordan by Split Decision
• 31 October 1982 – Won the NABF Cruiserweight Title beating Jesse Burnett by split decision.
• 15 February 1978 – Won the WBA and WBC Heavyweight Title beating Muhammad Ali by split decision in only his 8th pro fight.
• He and his younger brother Michael Spinks were Olympic boxing champions.

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