Michael Spinks vs Marvin Johnson

[@MrShanehanke]

I'm 52 yes old from Detroit . Your uploads are a absolute Xmas for me every time.

[@randquadrozzi5850]

Marvin was never in a boring fight he always gave everything he had

[@bh1422]

What a beaut of a left uppercut🥊🥊🥊🥊♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@thebiofile17]

Spinks was a beautiful ATG fighter. The KO punch was four inches and Marvin was down for five minutes. Tasteless DJ playing Queen's Another One Bites The Dust as Marvin was laying on the canvas.

[@Salieri47]

People who follow boxing will remember Michael for being a truly talented fighter who had a great career against top fighters. Some will remember him only for the Tyson fight. Spinks knew he couldn't hurt Tyson early, & that Tyson was a brutal puncher who started fast. The fast KO was almost inevitable.

[@karlschneider9479]

The light heavy division was loaded then.

[@jameshash9112]

Pops Johnson was a one-sided atomic bomber, while Michael Spinks was a boxing version of a "junkyard pitcher", who could change styles as an opponent's own style demanded it. The right cross to the body took a lot out of Marvin before Mike threw the one punch KO left hook. Win or lose, great performances by both boxers.

[@gl6996]

Keep in mind, Marvin "Pops" Johnson was no chopped liver!!!

[@ghxstkennedy3637]

He was working at the jail in nap when i was there

[@gl6996]

@@ghxstkennedy3637 Great fighter, in my opinion

[@eddielester3589]

Awkward, throws punches off balance ,can look sloppy at times,but this was very effective. He was always a slow starter,but came on strong 💪

[@spiderreed350]

You must be taking about the Indy Destroyer,Marvin Johnson.

[@markmyword175]

LOVE Micheal Spinks. Took off two years of his career to Totally, TOTALLY, to dedicate his life to his brother Leon's career. That is Love.

[@B.G.Bandit]

Is that what it was? What did he do for Leon? I’m 26 years old and have become a huge Michael spinks fan. I’m watching his entire career thanks to KZbin 🙏🏼💯

[@wthornton7346]

@@B.G.Bandit 'One Punch from the Promised Land. Leon Spinks, Michael Spinks, and the Myth of the Heavyweight Title' by J Florio and O Shapiro. I'm reading it now and watching the fights as I read the book. Leon was wild and Mike was his rock. Where Leon was crazy and unpredictable, Mike was calm and collected (just like he was in that 'moment' in this video where he plants that sweet left upercut!). Well worth a read if you can get a copy.

[@tonya1425]

W Thornton just recently found out they had a book, will definitely give it a read, never was a fan of Leon but Michael is one of my favorites

[@wthornton7346]

@@tonya1425 absolutely brilliant book. First part focused on Leon but it really sets it up for Michaels story. And what a story!

[@markmyword175]

@@B.G.Bandit Micheal BELIEVED that his older brother,and many others, was the future and next great that would reign the heavyweight division, but after two years they knew it wasn't going to happen (alcohol, drugs, women), so Micheal resumed his career.

[@joeblow2069]

Johnson fought a great fight until the KO.

[@danielE.muhammad7622]

One of my favorite left hook knockouts.

[@alexanderanderson6605]

Wowza that left hook detonated on Johnsons chin like a nuclear bomb.

[@Vernonu9]

Its the punch you don't see coming....

[@amc7185]

At 175 Spinks was one of the best punchers in boxing history. Any punch, at any time, could end it.

[@wandalandowska3237]

At 175 Spinks was one of the best hitters with his elbow in boxing history. Look at the second to last punch. Spinks hits John on the chin with his Elbow.

[@amc7185]

Did he knock out your uncle, nerd?

[@williammeissner8316]

A left uppercut to Marvin's chin knockout wow.

[@MrShanehanke]

Oh my goodness i forgot all about this beautiful beautiful KO by Spinks. Wow.

[@spiderreed350]

The Spinks Jinx was no Joke!

[@spiderreed350]

Spinks was from St.Louis. why'd they announce him from Phily?

[@PhilAndersonOutside]

Poor Michael. One of the best LH’s ever, mostly remembered for being terrified of, and quickly knocked flat out by Tyson.

[@emiliofrigatonie3386]

So very unfortunate. “Y’all watch Michael Spinks?” “DiDnT TySoN kiLl ThAt GuY"

[@fuchsiaswing8545]

Most boxing fans know Jinx was one of the great Light Heavyweights. When he fought Tyson, he had pretty much checked out and received the biggest payday of his life. He was done, and it was evident in his effort. His disappointing performance does nothing to diminish his sterling boxing career.

[@nschamp7powerboxingseries]

@@fuchsiaswing8545. I agree. First saw him win the Olympic Gold Medal in 1976 when i was a teenager in the St.Louis area where he is from. He stayed undefeated for 11yrs. not only won undisputed lightheavyweight Title but first to beat Larry Holmes for the heavyweight title even though it was by split decision. He was an inspiration to a lot of young people in the St. Louis area, so he is known for way more than just one loss to Mike Tyson. He's also inducted into the Boxing Hall of Fame.

[@amc7185]

I think Spinks is greater than Tyson in the lb for lb sense.

[@PhilAndersonOutside]

@@nschamp7powerboxingseries Well deserving HOF member too. He was indeed a great, great LH.

[@Brody-cx5vl]

These uploads are amazing.

[@spiderreed350]

If Matthew Franklin Fought Michael it'd be a war as long as it lasted but Matthews lack of defense would have spelled doom for him against Mike.I'd pick Spinks by KO somewhere between rounds 7-10.

[@Odawg96]

At this point in Saad’s career, Spinks would’ve on a decision or a late TKO. The wars caught up with Saad, and he ALWAYS had trouble with taller boxers (like Yaqui Lopez and Vonzell Johnson).

[@lefthook9707]

Truly a perfect punch.

[@JavierAmador-xq7ps]

Spinks .lo recuerdo como un gran campeon .saludos

[@rafaelsanclemente6751]

Michael Spink junto con Archie. Moore Son los.mas grandes semipesados de todos los tiempos

[@roberttynski6850]

Without question, Michael Spinks is the greatest light-heavyweight champion of all time. Bob Foster, second, Archie Moore, third but Spinks is above both of them. He reigned during the golden age of the light-heavyweights and beat them all, except Saad whom he never faced. Qawi and Mustafa Muhammad could have each had long reigns if not for Spinks. His domination of the light heavies is over-shadowed by his loss to Tyson but my God, he was an incredible fighter.

[@wilsonattitoe3997]

Don't you think Roy Jones will come in 2?

[@roberttynski6850]

@@wilsonattitoe3997 No. Only because the opposition sucked when he was champ. I was at the fight when he lost for the first time to Montell Griffin on a DQ. Sadly I had so much beer in me I was in the restroom when the DQ happened.

[@bleeding4721]

Marvin Johnson ducked noone

[@joestarks2529]

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[@jhc827]

I remember watching this fight when I was a teenager. There was a lot of disapproval of the playing of "Another One Bites the Dust" after Johnson was ko'd. It really was disrespectful and inappropriate, especially that Marvin Johnson was out cold on the canvas. I don't think Michael Spinks had anything to do with it, however. He was a class guy and always respectful to his opponents.

[@ernestharlen31]

Spinks was a Beast

[@jrayner21679]

Saad Muhammad is one of the most beloved fighters in history. You can tell he has a hard time being mean at the end during the interview.

[@Belburg]

They were probably cool outside the ring. Happens a lot.

[@Cornbread-p3l]

Corey Roberts, Mike spinks, was the greatest lightheavyweight champion of all-times!!

[@joemccurdy1060]

Got to meet slinks a few times I was sparring in the ring next to the ring he was sparring in for his fight with Holmes very mild mannered guy

[@eddielester3589]

15.34....you can see at 15.50..that the body punch sapped Marvin Johnson. It's a shame because he is a Spirited fighter who fights every second of every round. His offense is his defense. If he had a defense he would have lasted a little longer.

[@cycletouringoz5760]

I am amazed Johnson even got up tbh He looked dead initially

[@ernestbutts9418]

Greatest lightheavy period

[@marktorak5578]

When i think of Mike Spinks i never think of the Tyson fight. Spinks great lightheavywright championm he never gave Eddie Davis a rematch thought he should have Close bout 12 round decision early 1984 .beating Larry Holmes for the heavyweigh. Rematch most thought he lost but got decisio. I like his knockout of Cooneym 5 rounds in 1987. A Bob Foster vs Mike Spinks would be a great matchup

[@whanpoole1140]

Shout out to VHS!!!

[@wandalandowska3237]

Spinks was one of the best hitters with his elbow in boxing history. Look at the second to last punch. Spinks hits Johnson the chin with his Elbow.

[@thewisetzar5363]

Dwight Qawi's ruined the plans between Spinks and Saad lol, Qawi defeated Saad twice which ruined the big mega fight :P

[@markmyword175]

Rest, My Brother and Friend Matthew

[@PhilAndersonOutside]

Michael would have beaten Saad at that time, as Saad’s career was fading. The Saad that beat Johnson, Conteh, Lopez in their primes would have given Michael a lot of trouble.

[@rory693]

I think Matthews style was tailor made for Spinks.

[@markmyword175]

Matthew 'Franklin' Saad Muhammad had been in 'a lot' of 'War's'. You could NEVER question his ❤

[@Odawg96]

@@rory693 I don’t know about that. If anything Spinks was KRYPTONITE for Saad. Saad tended to have a tough time with taller fighter-like Yaqui Lopez and Vonzell Johnson-and Spinks was long and gangly…AND awkward as hell. Two guys that were slow starters, but one of them was susceptible to cuts. At this point in Saad’s career, Spinks would either cut him up and win by TKO or beat him over the distance.

[@williamwalker146]

Spinks and Muhammad. Probably would have been the biggest light heavyweight event of all time.

[@kramuarnu7219]

I was a kid 1st time seen Spinks fight.He'd ko'd Yaqui with a right hand,used his jab to open cuts vs willie the bull taylor and 1 left hook vs 3x champ Marvin.....3 15 round decisions to win 3 titles.......goat of the lightheavies he would've knocked Archie Moore out of the ring but Archie could take anyone out at 175

[@tb7214]

Spinks jinx.

[@redredbostonelecelec]

johnson appeared to be effective until spinks landed the left, and that was it

[@86Boxingtv]

Sweet KO.

[@TheConchologist]

Spinks would have flattened saad Muhammad

[@rahamanoneal5076]

This would have been better if YOU!! just went to the roof an FIX that gotdam antenna😀✌🏽

[@cg5648]

😂

[@phelpsmarc]

Saad had already stopped Johnson twice both times with left uppercuts. Of course it took him a lot longer. Saad was past his best but still beat Sutherland and Jerry Martin after this. I am not sure why Spinks went after the WBA title of Mustafa Muhammad instead of the WBC title held by Saad. Somebody ducked the other or maybe they were holding out for HBO money. In any event, Saad's management completely f_ed up voluntarily defending against Braxton. It was already clear Braxton was very dangerous as he had knocked out Rossman and easily decisioned James Scott. Even if Spinks beat him Saad would have made over a million bucks in a unification fight with Spinks in early 1982. As it was he did make 425,000 for the first Braxton fight and *350,000 for the rematch but the two beatings essentially ended his career. Spink's defense was not as good as Braxton's so Saad would have had a chance.

[@Bankai_Musashi1]

Do ur research, Saad got destroyed by Qawi around the time Spinks dethroned Eddie & was wanting to unify. U can't choose which champ to fight as a contender child. Spinks would've destroyed him anyway, funny talking about defense, all Saad knew how to do was block & get beat up for 10 rounds then come back & get a knockout 😂

[@phelpsmarc]

@@Bankai_Musashi1 lol.

[@Борис-й3д5м]

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