Leon Spinks Jr., Former Heavyweight Boxing Champion, Dies at 67
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variety.comEllise Shafer administratorLeon Spinks Jr., who won the world heavyweight boxing championship in 1978 after defeating Muhammad Ali, died on Feb.
5. He was 67.According to the Firm PR, Spinks died of prostate and other cancers. He was surrounded by his wife, Brenda Spinks, in addition to a few other close friends and family members.Born on July 11, 1953 in St.
Louis, Mo., Spinks discovered his passion for boxing while serving in the United States Marines Corps., and he began building his reputation as a formidable opponent in the ring.Spinks’ career in boxing began in 1974 at the amateur level, during which he won three consecutive national AAU light heavyweight championships.
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