Leon Spinks Quotes
A collection of quotes by Leon Spinks.
Leon Spinks is a retired American professional boxer who was born on July 11, 1953, in St. Louis, Missouri. He rose to prominence in 1978 when he defeated Muhammad Ali to become the heavyweight champion of the world, in only his eighth professional fight. However, Spinks lost the title back to Ali in a rematch later that year. Throughout his career, Spinks fought a total of 46 professional matches, winning 26 and losing 17. He retired from boxing in 1995, leaving behind a significant legacy in the sport.