Leon Spinks

Here's a mint program in my #boxing collection from when Leon Spinks pulled one of the biggest upsets in heavyweight history to take the undisputed championship from Muhammad Ali in their first fight -- 45 years ago today.

Leon Spinks upset Muhammad Ali OTD in 1978 to win the heavyweight world title in Las Vegas. Here's most of the 15th round, one of the great final rounds in the history of heavyweight title fights. VC: glashek

45 years ago: the night Leon Spinks shocked the boxing world #tracking-source=home-sports?utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter_stltoday" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">stltoday.com/news/archives/…

On February 15, 1978, Muhammad Ali was defeated by Leon Spinks. Spinks was the second man to defeat Ali in a title match. #MuhammadAli #LeonSpinks #Champion #Icon #Heavyweight

45 years ago today @LeonNeonSpinks 10-1 underdog beat @MuhammadAli in a shocker @WorldBoxingNews @nvbhof @BoxingNewsED @mexican_boxing @nytimes @GreensburgDaily @wtresportsgb .

🙏 🥊 RIP TO THE HARDEST PUNCHER IN BOXING HISTORY, Earnie Shavers! He was part of our team for a good few years and many of you probably remember seeing him at our Planet Hollywood & Caesars locations over the years! We had some great moments & he will be certainly missed! 🌹

@wbcmoro @nvbhof Thank you @wbcmoro for your incredible speech and belt presentation! You are a living legend! Thank you for all you do in boxing and sports!

I decided to put down the phone for a few days and truly enjoy the so many special moments with so many great champions and friends during the @nvbhof induction weekend and the Leon Spinks memorial. So I’m back to tweet and post in IG .

Thank you @TonyOrlando for the incredible video you made. You moved a lot of people at Leon’s celebration of life! You were the talk of the town. We love you! ❤️

Thank you @RobSchneider for the great video tribute you made for Leon’s celebration of life! You are the best! Everyone loved it! ❤️ ❤️

@IM2NICEAR @MikeSpinksjinx @LeonNeonSpinks @BrendaGSpinks @SugarRayLeonard Have the brothers in my home 👍

Happy Birthday in Heaven to my brother @LeonNeonSpinks Rest in peace! With @BrendaGSpinks

I miss you my friend my Brutha @LeonNeonSpinks what a great humble man.

@banananosekid What’s even worse is the @naacpimageaward even reached out to us last month and told us he would be featured tonight, and that never happened. Very disappointed...shameful is an understatement @NAACP. Guess his gold medal, military service and upset vs. Ali wasn’t enough

Did I miss something or did the #NAACPImageAwards leave out @LeonNeonSpinks in their memorial tonight? Shame on you !

Happy Saturday. Back in 2018 @nvbhof hanging with @TonyOrlando and my brother @LeonNeonSpinks Remembering the fun times!

Due to COVID restrictions, services to celebrate Leon’s life will be held later in the year. A news release with service details will be distributed when arrangements have been finalized.

I want to thank everyone for the many expressions of condolences in the loss of my brother @LeonNeonSpinks He will forever be my hero and idol!

Happy #VeteransDay2020 to my brother @LeonNeonSpinks A Proud Marine!

Happy #NationalDogDay to my brother @LeonNeonSpinks 's dog Sammy!

🥊 💥 Thanks @TMZ_Sports for the mention of our upcoming autograph signing with The Champ! Head to our website to order an autograph to be signed by Leon Spinks next month at our private signing! tmz.com/2020/03/02/leo…

Enjoyed watching the fights in the company of great friends tonight! 🥊Thanks to Leon, Brenda, Vanessa, Quick and everyone! Love you all! 🙂❤ #boxing #friendship #Legend