T&C Posted February 7, 2021 Posted February 7, 2021 https://www.baynews9.com/fl/tampa/news/2021/02/07/former-heavyweight-champion-leon-spinks-jr--dies-at-67 LAS VEGAS (AP) — Leon Spinks, who won Olympic gold and then shocked the boxing world by beating Muhammad Ali to win the heavyweight title in only his eighth pro fight, has died. He was 67. Spinks, who lived his later years in Las Vegas, died Friday night, according to a release from a public relations firm. He had been battling prostate and other cancers. 3 Quote
CowgirlsFan Posted February 7, 2021 Posted February 7, 2021 Sad just sad. Thank you for your contribution to sport of boxing. I haven't watched since your generation left the game. Quote
US Egg Posted February 7, 2021 Posted February 7, 2021 The '76 U.S. Olympic boxing team was amazing. Leon and his brother were part of it. Quote
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