1953 - 2021
Leon Spinks American Boxing
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Leon Spinks dating history
Relationships
Leon Spinks was previously married to Brenda Glur (2011 - 2021), Betty Wilson (1988 - 2004) and Nova Bush (1974 - 1982).
About
American Boxer Leon Spinks was born Leon Spinks Jr. on 11th July, 1953 in St. Louis, Missouri, USA and passed away on 5th Feb 2021 Henderson, Nevada, USA aged 67. He is most remembered for Upsetting Muhammad Ali & Olympic Gold Medal. His zodiac sign is Cancer.
Leon Spinks is a member of the following lists: 1953 births, People from Missouri and People from St. Louis, Missouri.
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Relationship Statistics
| Type | Total | Longest | Average | Shortest |
|---|
| Married | 3 |
16 years
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11 years
|
7 years, 8 months
|
|---|
| Total | 3 |
16 years
|
11 years
|
7 years, 8 months
|
|---|
Details
| First Name |
Leon
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| Last Name |
Spinks
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| Full Name at Birth |
Leon Spinks Jr.
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| Alternative Name |
Neon, Neon Leon
|
| Birthday |
11th July, 1953
|
| Birthplace |
St. Louis, Missouri, USA
|
| Died |
5th February, 2021
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| Place of Death |
Henderson, Nevada, USA
|
| Cause of Death |
Prostate Cancer
|
| Height |
6' 1" (185 cm)
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| Weight |
211lbs (96 kg)
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| Build |
Athletic
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| Eye Color |
Brown - Dark
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| Hair Color |
Brown - Dark
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| Distinctive Feature |
Gap-teeth Grin
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| Zodiac Sign |
Cancer
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| Sexuality |
Straight
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| Religion |
Christian
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| Ethnicity |
Black
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| Nationality |
American
|
| Occupation Text |
Boxer & US Marine
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| Occupation |
Boxing
|
| Claim to Fame |
Upsetting Muhammad Ali & Olympic Gold Medal
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| Official Websites |
boxing-scoop.com/show_boxer.php?boxer_ID=4007
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Leon Spinks (July 11, 1953 – February 5, 2021) was an American professional boxer who competed from 1977 to 1995. In only his eighth professional fight, he won the undisputed heavyweight championship in 1978 after defeating Muhammad Ali in a split decision, in what is considered one of the biggest upsets in boxing history. Spinks was later stripped of the WBC title for facing Ali in an unapproved rematch seven months later, which he lost by a unanimous decision.
