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Leon Spinks Jr. Dies: Ex-Heavyweight Boxing Champ Who Defeated Muhammad Ali Was 67

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Former heavyweight boxing champion Leon Spinks Jr., who defeated Muhammad Ali for the world heavyweight title in 1978, has died.

He died Friday after a five-year battle with prostate and other cancers, his representatives at Firm PR confirmed. He was 67.“Leon fought his battle with numerous illnesses resiliently, never losing his trademark smile,” said a statement from Firm PR. “Showing true Spinks determination, he never threw in the towel.”Born on July 1, 1953 in St.

Louis, Spinks discovered his loved for boxing while serving  in the Marines. He kicked off his career taking home multiple wins in the light heavyweight division.

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