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Michael Spinks is an American former professional boxer who won Olympic gold and world titles in two weight classes. He defeated Larry Holmes to become the undisputed heavyweight champion, but was knocked out by Mike Tyson in his last fight.
Jul 9, 2024 · Michael Spinks was an American boxer who won Olympic gold and world titles in both light heavyweight and heavyweight divisions. He and his brother Leon were the first brothers to achieve this feat in boxing history.
Michael Spinks is a former world heavyweight and light heavyweight champion with a record of 31-1 (21 KOs). He defeated Larry Holmes, Gerry Cooney, Dwight Muhammad Qawi and Oscar Rivadeneyra among others, but lost to Mike Tyson in 1988.
May 4, 2023 · Learn about Michael Spinks, one of the greatest boxers of his generation, who won world titles in two weight classes and fought Mike Tyson. See his career highlights, fight record, and news on Boxing Undefeated.
MICHAEL SPINKS is categorized with Billy Conn, Archie Moore and Bob Foster as the four greatest light heavyweight champions in boxing history. But where Foster and Moore failed, Spinks succeeded as a heavyweight.
May 8, 2022 · Michael Spinks is a former world champion boxer who won the light heavyweight and heavyweight titles. He is the brother of Leon Spinks, the uncle of Cory Spinks, and a member of the International Boxing Hall of Fame.
May 27, 2024 · Learn how Michael Spinks became the undisputed heavyweight champion by defeating Larry Holmes twice, Gerry Cooney and others, and how he lost to Mike Tyson in 91 seconds. Explore his career highlights, quotes and legacy in this feature article.