Leon Spinks Autographs
Leon Spinks was born on July 11, 1953, in St. Louis, Missouri. He turned to boxing at a young age and competed in the lightweight division. Spinks initially struggled to gain a foothold in the sport, working as a truck driver and hauling cement bags to support himself.
In 1976, Spinks burst onto the boxing scene by winning a gold medal in the light heavyweight division at the Montreal Olympics. The following year, he made his professional debut and wasted no time making a name for himself. In 1978, Spinks shocked the world by defeating Muhammad Ali in a split decision to claim the heavyweight championship of the world. Unfortunately, Spinks' reign as champion was short-lived, as he lost the championship to Ali in a rematch just seven months later. Spinks continued to fight for several more years, but he was never able to reclaim the glory of his championship run. He retired from boxing in 1995 with a record of 26 wins, 17 losses, and 3 draws, and was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 2017.
Despite his relatively short stint as heavyweight champion, Leon Spinks will always be remembered for his unexpected victory over Muhammad Ali. His underdog story and tireless work ethic continue to inspire young athletes around the world.
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Current items with a signature of Leon Spinks
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Traded items with a signature of Leon Spinks
The most expensive item with a signature of Leon Spinks (MUHAMMAD ALI & LEON SPINKS AUTOGRAPHED-SIGNED VINTAGE 1978 FIGHT PROGRAM PSA/DNA) was sold in June 2012 for $999.99 while the cheapest item (Original Leon Spinks Autographed Boxing Poster) found a new owner for $0.01 in April 2011. The month with the most items sold (42) was February 2021 with an average selling price of $21.99 for an autographed item of Leon Spinks. Sold items reached their highest average selling price in August 2023 with $200.00 and the month that saw the lowest prices with $0.99 was September 2013. In average, an autographed item from Leon Spinks is worth $18.99.
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Latest News about Leon Spinks
From the Archive: 'I’ve solved the Spinks riddle' says Ali - The Ring (06/03/2017): We travel back to 1978 and discover Muhammad Ali's plans for training camp ahead of his second fight with Leon Spinks, which was dubbed "Battle of New Orleans". 
Boxing Legend Leon Spinks -- Finally Out of the Hospital ... After Chicken Bone (01/19/2015): Leon Spinks has ALMOST conquered the chicken bone that nearly killed him -- because he's finally out of the hospital and recovering at a rehab center ... TMZ Sports has learned. We broke the story ... the boxing legend underwent several major… Boxer Leon Spinks Recovering From Health Crisis In Rehab Centre (01/19/2015): Boxing legend Leon Spinks is recovering at a rehabilitation centre after enduring multiple surgeries and a lengthy hospital stay stemming from a freak accident at home. Leon Spinks -- I'm Off My Liquid Diet ... Just In Time for Thanksgiving! (11/27/2014): Leon Spinks' recovery from a nasty intestinal issue has taken a turn for the better ... and the timing couldn't be more perfect!!As we previously reported, the boxing legend was hospitalized after a chicken bone got caught in his intestine ...… Leon Spinks: Toothless but not humorless (10/18/2014): As a boxer, Leon Spinks had his share of highlights in a career where he had a 26-17-3 record that lasted from 1977-1995.
Older News Stories about Leon Spinks
DC Sports Bog: Here’s Leon Spinks punching Marcin Gortat’s dad (05/2014): Janusz Gortat fought Spinks on the Olympics. Here's photographic evidence. Leon Spinks III headlines Dec 6 Las Vegas card (11/2013): Undefeated Leon Spinks III, grandson of the former heavyweight world champion, headlines a professional boxing card presented by Pochiro Boxing Promotions, “Throwdown at Sam’s Town—Round 1,” Friday, Dec. 6, at Sam’s Town Hotel & Gambling Hall in Las Vegas. This spinks: Leon Spinks refuses to talk to Johnny B. (09/2013): After a 4 AM call to the Las Vegas home of former boxer Leon Spinks, his significant other refuses to let him on the air with Johnny. Listen as JB, Buzz and Harry break down the call to see where … “Neon” Leon Spinks Today: A Tragic Sight (05/2012): Ever since I’ve been interested in boxing I’ve found the Leon Spinks story to be a fascinating thing. THOMAS HEARNS / LEON SPINKS EARNIE SHAVERS / CHUCK WEPNER / GEORGE CHUVALO AUTOG (02/2012): LAS VEGAS, NEV. (February 14, 2012) – Five-division world champion THOMAS “Hit Man” HEARNS will join former world heavyweight champion LEON SPINKS, and former top heavyweight contenders EARNIE SHAVERS, CHUCK WEPNER and GEORGE CHUVALO, at a special autograph fan festival, This Saturday! After all these years, Leon Spinks is still smiling (03/2011): The years have taken their toll and the sport has taken its toll and lifestyle has taken its toll
