Jul 18 2023
Bunce Diary: Mixing and matching disciplines is rarely a good idea in the world of combat sports
Art Jimmerson, James Toney, Riddick Bowe and Leon Spinks all tried it, but nobody had much fun, writes Steve Bunce
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Sep 15 2021
Editor’s Pick: ‘Neon’ Leon Spinks and the bright lights
Leon Spinks’ six-month bender did little to help his chances of beating Muhammad Ali in their New Orleans rematch, writes Steve Bunce
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Feb 09 2021
Leon Spinks remembered
Michael Marley pays tribute to Leon Spinks, the fun-loving champion who conquered ‘The Greatest’
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Feb 07 2021
Leon Spinks, the Olympic champion who shocked Muhammad Ali, has died
Legendary heavyweight Leon Spinks has passed away at the age of 67
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Sep 15 2020
Leaving on a jet plane to chase Muhammad Ali
In September 1978, legendary Boxing News editor Harry Mullan went to America for the first time. Waiting for him was Muhammad Ali preparing to make history against Leon Spinks
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Sep 15 2020
On This Day: Muhammad Ali unleashes his magic for the last time as he gains revenge over Leon Spinks
Leon Spinks cannot stop Muhammad Ali from making history as ‘The Greatest’ wins the world heavyweight title for the third time
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Feb 15 2020
On This Day: Leon Spinks shocks Muhammad Ali and the world
How the king of the ring – Muhammad Ali – surrendered his crown to the kid from St Louis in 1978. Leon's victory was the biggest upset in a heavyweight title fight since Ali forced…
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Dec 05 2019
Heavyweight king Andy Ruiz talks fame, fortune and the pact he already has in place with Deontay Wilder
Andy Ruiz Jr explains how his life has changed since becoming world heavyweight champion and reveals his 'plan' with Deontay Wilder
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Jun 03 2019
Sharing a ring with Muhammad Ali
On the third anniversary of Muhammad Ali's passing, eight of his opponents explain what he was like to fight
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Sep 15 2018
On This Day: Muhammad Ali became the first man to win the heavyweight title three times
Marc Gatford recounts the story of Muhammad Ali's final win
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