Here is the saddest news is coming into the headlines today. Leon Spinks, who was the American Professional Boxer and Olympic gold winner has died on February 05, 2021. His wife and close friends and other family members were with him in his last times. According to the sources, He was suffering from prostate and other cancer diseases. He passed away on February 05 night. He lived in Las Vegas. He was one of the most prominent boxers in Las Vegas. Our deep condolence to his family members. His fans and loved ones start giving tribute to this great and fantastic boxer.
Leon Spinks was one who shocked the whole boxing world by defeating Muhammad Ali to win the title of a heavyweight in 1978, at that time he was not on the rank list and picked Muhammad Ali as a challenger. He competed from 1977 to 1995. He was addicted to a drinking habit. As we all know that, he was a heavyweight champion but he was very famous for his gap-toothed smile among his boxing fans. He also won the light heavyweight title by defeating Sixto Soria of Cuba at the 1976 Olympics in Montreal and become one of the five U.S. fighters who win gold in the Olympics.
Leon Spinks was born on July 11, 1953, in Henderson Nevada, U.S. He was raised in St. Louis. One of his one brother named Michael to become heavyweight champion won middleweight gold. Another one named Sugar Ray Leonard won welterweight. In 2012, He got to know that he has brain shrinkage, doctors inform that because of punches in his career. In 2019, Spinks was suffered from advanced Prostate cancer. On February 05, 2021, he has died at the age of 67.
Gene Kilroy said, “He was a good soul” who was Ali’s manager when he competed against Spinks. All his family members are in a maze after knowing his death news. His family members and loved ones our support and peace. May his soul Rest In Peace. We hope that his family comes out of this sorrow soon. Stay tuned with us.
