I remember watching him in the 1976 Olympics in the common room at RAF Bentwaters. He was exactly a month younger than I.
RIP Leon Spinks
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I’m not an expert on his story, but what I’ve heard is sad. A greeter in a Vegas casino??
May Leon rest in peace
He had his troubles outside of the ring . . . as many fighters of that era did. In the end, there is dignity in work, regardless of the station. #RIP
You’re absolutely right. Aside from employment, I guess I always felt he should’ve had more recognition.
As a side note, I remember thinking his brother was gonna be the first guy to show Iron Mike a thing or two. Nope.
As a side note, I remember thinking his brother was gonna be the first guy to show Iron Mike a thing or two. Nope.
He did beat the GOAT, so he deserves recognition here. I remember the fight. De mortuis nihil nisi bonu, as our rules require.
His brother did beat Larry Holmes--twice--which was impressive, too. Both were probably more natural light-heavy weights, so all the more impressive.
RIP
His brother did beat Larry Holmes--twice--which was impressive, too. Both were probably more natural light-heavy weights, so all the more impressive.
RIP
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