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Michael Spinks (born July 22, 1956) [a] is an American former professional boxer who competed from 1977 to 1988. He held world championships in two weight classes , including the undisputed light heavyweight title from 1983 to 1985, and the lineal heavyweight title from 1985 to 1988.
Michael Spinks lasted just 91 seconds and Marvis Frazier survived just 30 seconds. "He doesn't want to go the long route,'' Joe Cortez, who refereed Tyson's last pro fight , against Kevin McBride ...
Michael Spinks (def. Eddie Davis) 25 Feb 1984 – 9 Oct 1985 2 Spinks' undisputed status ended when he was stripped of the WBC light heavyweight title due to the WBC's policy against fighters holding world titles in multiple divisions at the same time. [25] 2 Roy Jones Jr. (def. Reggie Johnson) 5 Jun 1999 – 18 Nov 2002 7
Although Cooney had only fought three official bouts in five years following his loss to Holmes, in 1987 he challenged former world heavyweight and world light heavyweight champion Michael Spinks in a title bout. Cooney appeared past his prime and Spinks, boxing carefully with constant sharp counters, knocked him out in round 5.
That's about the same dollar amount Tyson earned in his match against Michael Spinks in 1988, a record purse at the time (worth roughly $53 million today adjusting for inflation). That bout lasted ...
When Spinks refused the Tucker fight, the IBF officially stripped him of their title on February 26, 1987, and he was subsequently removed from the unification series, with Tucker now pitted against Buster Douglas for the vacant title, though Spinks still held claim to the lineal heavyweight title and held The Ring magazines heavyweight title. [12]
Less than 100 days later, Tyson would earn another $20 million ($42 million today) when he knocked out Michael Spinks in 91 seconds of the first round, becoming the lineal heavyweight champion in ...
Holmes would again hurt Spinks in the final round, with a right that had the champion backing into the ropes. Judge Joe Cortez scored the contest 144–141 in favour of Holmes, but the other two judges Frank Brunette and Jerry Roth scored it for Spinks 144–141 and 144–142 respectively, giving the champion a split decision victory.