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Former world heavyweight champion Leon Spinks, best known for defeating Muhammad Ali in 1978, has died at the age 67, according to a statement from his publicist.
Spinks lost his five-year battle with prostate and other cancers on Friday evening.
Wow, so many celebrities dying this year, they're dropping like flies.
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"At the time of his passing his wife Brenda Glur Spinks was by his side. Due to Covid restrictions, only a few close friends and other family were present," the statement read.
He was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2019. He was hospitalized in December that year after the cancer spread to his bladder.
The publicist's statement continued with, "Leon fought his battle with numerous illnesses resiliently, never losing his trademark smile. Showing true Spinks determination, he never threw in the towel."
Mohammad Ali was not that tall. And Leon Spinks beat Ali, when? 1978. There were others during that time who were also dominating. Larry Holmes was a big fella. Coming in at 6-2 1/2 tall. Heavy weight. Others followed him too. George Foreman was also a big name guy. I'd say Ali had help. Any way Leon Spinks? Not really remembered or important to remember. But okay, RIP.
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