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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.
Mike Tyson vs. Michael Spinks, billed as Once and For All, [1] was a professional boxing match which took place on June 27, 1988. [2] Both fighters were undefeated and each had a claim to being the legitimate heavyweight champion .
Larry Holmes vs. Michael Spinks, billed as History: A September to Remember, was a professional boxing match contested on 21 September 1985, for the IBF, The Ring and Lineal heavyweight championship. [ 1 ]
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 ...
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). ... Promotor MVP ...
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The judges scored the fight: Judge Joe Cortez 144–141 (Holmes), Judge Frank Brunette 141–144 (Spinks) and Judge Jerry Roth 142–144 (Spinks.) [29] In a post-fight interview with HBO, Holmes said, "the judges, the referees and promoters can kiss me where the sun don't shine—and because we're on HBO, that's my big black behind."
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.