It’s somewhat ironic that the man Michael Spinks defeated to become world light-heavyweight champion, this being Eddie Mustafa Muhammad, was planning to move up in … read more “On This Day In 1981: Michael Spinks Defeats Eddie Mustafa Muhammad”
If heavyweight great Larry Homes was angry after being on the wrong end of a controversial decision to Michael Spinks in September of 1985, “The … read more “35 Years Ago Today: When Larry Holmes Fell To Michael Spinks’ “Jinx” For A Second Time”
Meeting at The Riviera Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas in September of 1985, 35-year-old Larry Holmes and 29-year-old Michael Spinks put on a fight … read more “Looking Back At The Controversial Michael Spinks Upset Of Larry Holmes – 35 Years Later”
If you believe in fate, in the alignment of the stars, in destiny, etc, etc, then you will know how the date of September 21st, … read more “September 21st, Rocky Marciano Reaches His 49-0 Record, Larry Holmes Is “Robbed” In His Attempt To Equal It”
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How many fighters are remembered mostly, unfairly, due to their last fight, a crushing and humiliating loss?
Case in point the great Michael Spinks. … read more “Michael Spinks: Unbeatable At Light-heavyweight, But Remembered For One Night At Heavyweight”
The International Boxing Hall of Fame announced today Olympic gold medalists and heavyweight champions Leon and Michael Spinks are confirmed to attend the Hall of … read more “Leon & Michael Spinks Confirmed For HOF Weekend”
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“It’s not how you come in, it’s how you go out,” Don Dunphy
The late, great boxing announcer, loved and cherished by both radio … read more “Michael Spinks: If he’d retired at 31-0”
The International Boxing Hall of Fame announced today Olympic gold medalists and heavyweight champions Leon and Michael Spinks are confirmed to attend the 2018 Hall … read more “Leon & Michael Spinks Confirmed For HOF Weekend”