Muhammad Ali vs Leon Spinks "Legendary Night" Highlights HD

#muhammadali #highlights #boxing #fight #elterribleproduction
‪@ElTerribleProduction‬
Leon Spinks 197 lbs beat Muhammad Ali 224 lbs by SD in round 15 of 15
Date: 1978-02-15
Location: Hilton Hotel, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
Referee: Davey Pearl
Judge: Harold Buck 144-141
Judge: Lou Tabat 145-140
Promoter: Bob Arum (Top Rank)
World Boxing Council Heavyweight Title (11th defense by Ali)
World Boxing Association Heavyweight Title (11th defense by Ali)

[@yasielpuig9991]

I remember watching this as a kid. That was when they they showed the fights for free on network TV. No pay per view back then. Good times

[@bundeswehr7676]

...me too. I watched it at the Moose Lodge in Kingsport, Tennessee. I was maybe 8 years old..! Good memories

[@protectorlnqcd2466]

Free ! Yes good time we've loosed.

[@johnleon2594]

I 😢😢

[@jamescross5678]

Not really Ali-Frazier one was on closed circuit as was Leonard-Hearns one and Hagler-Hearns.

[@EsoTownBizz6500]

ABC Wide World of Sports The Thrill of Victory..... and The Agony of Defeat..

[@kirktoufor5991]

" I'm not the greatest, I'm the latest" - Leon Spinks. Classy comment

[@Mozahid4you]

Ali loses his punching power and speed after 1974....it is very difficult to face ali continuous 5-10 punches to any one.... Parkinson's dostroyed ali.

[@kirktoufor5991]

@@AK-qm5up that was his brother not Leon

[@juliomenoyo4989]

MANCHESTER UNITED F.C I don’t give 2 shits

[@PhilipBurton-dn3ce]

@MANCHESTER UNITED F.C so why are you watching boxing?

[@bumpyroad3251]

Mike Tyson fought Michael Spinks, not Leon

[@muswentebanda9124]

Here after learning of his passing Just now RIP Neon Leon

[@antonybrown432]

I did not know Leon Spinks passed away and I live right here in St Louis

[@kcash6359]

Leon was a fun guy and it was great having him around during his time. Sorry to hear of his passing.

[@DB-tv7dc]

Omg lol I saw it on daily mail had to see the fight Rip to both legends

[@rafael2499]

@@antonybrown432 had prostatic cancer and spread around his body.

[@antonybrown432]

@@rafael2499 I really hope and pray he ain't got his life together

[@MaxMisterC]

I was a child, watching this back in the 70's with my Dad. Happy memories x

[@afshanshaikh2864]

Me too, exactly same man.

[@muhammadrizwanayub2792]

And me watching now in 2020 ....I born in 2002

[@thecockerel86]

Same here. I was a boy, just 8years old. I couldn't believe my hero had lost. RIP Neon Leon.

[@freddiereagan6705]

Yeah

[@AlpNewYork]

2 billion people watched this around the world live , that’s just crazy ,RIP TO 2 legends 🙏

[@themitickgamer]

2 billion?? Impossible

[@nomorebs3626]

Source?

[@AlpNewYork]

“An estimated audience of 90 million viewers watched the main event in the United States with 46.7% of TV sets in the nation tuned in.[4][5][3] The fight was estimated to have been watched by a record 2 billion viewers worldwide,[6][7] in some 80 nations.”

[@laslon78]

@@AlpNewYork that was half the world back then, i was 1 day old aswell

[@mckessa17]

Ya we watched it here in Canada great fight

[@fernanduslewis2101]

i remember this fight...my elementary teacher cried...but when he won the second one we talked about ali all day long...that is the reason i know so much about him...if leon hadnt won the fight maybe we wouldnt be introduced to MR.T who was his bodyguard....RIP LEON you will be missed...

[@ricolaw1033]

I remember it too. I loved Ali but was rooting for Leon because my uncle was his trainer. My dad was working the corner that night too

[@jrhodes23]

@@ricolaw1033 really share some stories

[@chrishansen2100]

@@ricolaw1033 so dope

[@ricolaw1033]

@@jrhodes23 i got a million. My great uncle is Sam Solomon. New York Times has his obituary online. He trained Ernie Terrell, Sonny Liston, Ali, Spinks, Trevor Berbick, Mathew Saad Muhammad, Prince Charles Williams, Frank “the animal“ Fletcher and more. My dad often worked the corners. Anthony Fletcher was a lifetime friend. Google Anthony Fletcher. Ex boxer turned gangster. Very interesting story. They called him 2 Guns!! He was at our house regularly when I was a child before he went to prison

[@daviddaniel4687]

According to those who know him. Leon was a happy go lucky type. Before he started getting sick. He showed alot of respect towards Ali, that night. Let's also not forget. He's a U.S.Marine. Semper Fi. Devil Dog. God bless you Champ.

[@ScOrPiOn-B52]

mohammed ali fought him again and won

[@seka1986]

and Olympic gold medalist.

[@mckessa17]

Canada loved the underdog Leon Spinks

[@daviddaniel4687]

@@mckessa17 Thanks guys. You always represent.

[@richardhinton9718]

My boxing coach was teammates with him on the marines boxing team I got to see him in person and didn't even realize who he was but I wish I did

[@KillrMillr7]

Leon learned to box in the Marine Corps, which has an outstanding reputation of creating great talent with excellent training. I never got to meet him, but met and trained with alot of Marines who sparred with him. Much respect Leon

[@SUPERROSS1000]

leon was respectful thoughout, good to see

[@evangelistterrymorris668]

I REMEMBER watching that fight, what a night for Leon Spinks and for boxing. Winston Churchill once said, " One of The greatest tragedies in life is when your moment of destiny arrives and you're not prepared ". Leon Spinks and Destiny embraced one another that night.

[@alexde5401]

Love that, I am just learning all I can about Boxing and martial arts as a „newbie“. Thank you

[@tTenKay]

I met Leon today. He came into my furniture store. I didn’t realize I was laughing and conversating with a Legend until his wife happen say who he was.

[@karimcomviq3571]

Nice

[@jaydengray4015]

Carlos Morales he not a legend

[@leodavies9383]

@@jaydengray4015 he is though won the undisputed heavyweight on his 8th fight which is not easy to fight a elite fighter at that class when leon is a beginner

[@jaydengray4015]

Leo Davies yeah he fought a far past prime Muhammad Ali who had just came out of retirement. He also lost the title in his first title defense and after became a journeyman level fighter.

[@magnusjonasson1987]

@@jaydengray4015 You cant call it retirement when he fought Shavers 4 months earlier and won. He underestimated Leon just like the rest of the World and he lost, thats it. Look at Ali the next fight, he came prepared and in better shape and he won.

[@mittraparbb]

RIP. Leon Spinks and Muhammad Ali. You both will always in my heart.

[@sannyahmed359]

Only Ali can rest in Etarnal🤲✔

[@valiantvimal]

@@sannyahmed359 Your Belief System is very FAR from Reality!! Just open your eyes to see the Real World rather than just being a Worm caught inside never-ending non-tolerant beliefs

[@SplitDecisionBoxing]

They’ll be reminiscing this fight in heaven tonight! RIP Leon, Ali you are still the greatest!

[@joaquinfigueroa3640]

😂 One's a Muslim and the other a Christian. How is that even possible? 🤣

[@shadow2440]

@@joaquinfigueroa3640 Those are just made up human terms. If there's a heaven or an afterlife?? There will be no boundaries of human terms. PS. I'm not religious!! #Agnostic

[@ekales_]

@@joaquinfigueroa3640 True bro 😂😂. They will be in different places and the only way they can fight is if they ask their respective gods to organise an event and invite people from the two after lifes 😂😂

[@shadow2440]

@James BriceI don't have a philosophy on made up crap. I don't believe in fairy tales. Lol😅

[@shadow2440]

@James Brice Neither do you.

[@jerrydeloza9915]

Respects to both of the Champs! Read some comment on this vid that says that "this man was just lucky to have ran into the old Ali" Well this was not just "some man" his name is Leon Spinks and there's nothing lucky about both becoming the heavyweight Champ of the world, nor having to face the greatest of all time! RIP to the Champ Leon Spinks! 🙏

[@themitickgamer]

But you do agree that Ali was way passed his prime and already showing signs of Parkinson’s disease right?

[@jerrydeloza9915]

@@themitickgamer it's sad that this man passed away not one day ago, and instead of people showing their condolences and paying their respects to the man, they'd rather try to discredit the biggest accomplishment of this mans career! I'm not saying you don't have a right to your opinion. I'm simply saying, "I don't wanna hear it!" You've had all these years before to discredit his win and can continue to do so for the rest of your life! How about just for today, you honor both him and his family in a celebration of his life and for him to rest in peace........

[@paulkaufmann8130]

And that was largely offset by Leon's inexperience...he beat a legend in his 8th pro fight. Truly a tremendous accomplishment. Leon always returned fire that night.

[@anthonysammartino9172]

And add that Neon Leon was also Corporal Spinks USMC just one year before his 1977 Championship! This is a Man that no only didn't draft dodge but he voluntarily enlisted in the toughest service during a time when we were still at war in a very unpopular war. Then when Ali wanted a rematch, he gave it to him in spite of knowing it wasn't sanctioned by WBC... This Man was not some lucky guy, he worked hard at his craft. He's not the legend that Ali is, but he is worthy of respect.

[@armando12322]

@@jerrydeloza9915 You are manipulating what he said.He is not trying to discredit,but to show a valid point.There is no offense in telling the truth.It’s definitely better than pretending you care for a man you never met and write a huge text on someone you knew nothing about.

[@bcushing]

Ali slept walked through this fight until he realized Leon was going to win, then he tried to turn back into ALI, but Leon wasn't having it.

[@500stoney]

I'll never forget I was a little kid watching this fight and crying when Ali got beat down. Looking at it now you could tell Ali was already getting punch drunk but had the heart of a lion. That 15th round is one of the best in boxing history.

[@adriennerobinson1180]

TRUTH

[@ernestlong4399]

Rest In Peace Leon thank you for your service

[@aliryan6404]

Absolute war but you still could see the respect between them Classic

[@tripletse]

Rip 2 both Champs

[@dynjarren7523]

Leon Spinks was a very dangerous fighter. He had this stamina and what made him dangerous was that he had this 🥊 punch he would throw from his shoulder. He’d put his head down and whip this wide angle 🥊 punch that would connect and just shock people. It just came out of nowhere. That’s why it worked so well. Impossible to see coming. He caught Ali with it a couple times to the head and rocked him with it. His style was very unusual and hard to defend against.

[@Mozahid4you]

Ali loses his punching power and speed after 1974....it is very difficult to face ali continuous 5-10 punches to any one.... Parkinson's dostroyed ali.

[@DeCurtaRican]

“...he had ‘this stamina’ and...’this punch’...” And THAT is the essence of what analysts mean when they say a fighter has “a puncher’s chance.” 👏🏾👍🏾😎 A fighter needn’t have otherworldly skills to become champion; he only needs to have mastered a devastating skill and an executable plan. KEEPING the title requires more, but any good or talented fighter can win the title, and maybe even hold onto it for a fight or two. Only the elite fighters can keep the title.

[@SinbadNJ]

It wasn't the Mohammed Ali's age. Mohammed Ali would have won without any doubt if Parkinson hadn't entered in his life at that time.

[@sky-oq5mr]

​@@SinbadNJyeah but spinks fought his ass off

[@Wolfie66]

I remember watching this fight on tv with my dad.

[@20gilbert20]

I am 68 years old, and in my age group, Ali was our hero! He was an example of a man we were all proud of, and damn happy that he was American! From his young Olympic experience, to the lighting of the Olympic fire as an old man, Muhammad Ali has always been my ideal of greatness. He never asked for it--he just filled the position!

[@ckobo84]

A man that wouldn't defend his country, and a guy that called his opponent a gorilla because he was darker skinned than him. An arrogant loud mouthed self-righteous narcissist.

[@galant13b]

@@ckobo84 ur an idiot

[@jaydengray4015]

DICK TRICKLE if your country segregated you’re people from everyone else would you fight for them? If they beat you and sprayed you with water would you fight for them? A country that discriminated against his religious beliefs and they expect him to fight. Put yourself in his shoes bitch

[@vergil2067]

@@jaydengray4015 Fax.

[@see_dayy5623]

@@ckobo84 lmfao theres no problem with ali being loud mouth and arrogant his a fucking beast and whilst being arrogant he actually does win

[@dennisjj6529]

I was heartbroken when Ali lost. He was an amazing human being. I've learned to accept it tho. RIP Leon...... a fan.

[@bear1431]

He was too cocky to be amazing.

[@Razah.]

@@bear1431 another white person who hates a black man who stands up for his people. He wasn't too cocky he spoke up in a time you could be silenced something you would never do, coward.

[@coypandora0795]

@@bear1431 it’s all business he doesn’t think that highly of himself it’s just to entertain the masses

[@andrewmicheals4757]

This was a great fight 💪... I love watching these videos...🧐... Boxing is so different now long live the greatest...😎

[@BrianBenstockNY]

What an amazing finish for Ali- Heart of a lion! Leon won, Ali was still awesome.

[@omerceylan1297]

he is a legend...we missed you so much...We love you very much...😔

[@MisterMitchMM]

Godspeed Leon. You fought hard. Rest In Peace.

[@bonzobonanza]

He's is now boxing with Ali in heaven. Rest in peace, Leon Spinks. 🙏

[@spinedoc18]

I was at Spinks training camp. He had 8 fights up to that time. But he had a banner up saying he was the heavyweight champ. No one believed it. But he made his dream come true. For a little while anyway. I think I still have his autograph. Eddie Futch and Tiger Williams too.

[@kingdomofanimaria]

Floyd mocks Ali by saying he lost to a fighter with 8 fights is that fair Ali had Parkinson

[@alablksnakelonghalfpintowh4038]

I'm so hurt by Leon's hospital visit. My whole family took Ali, I took Leon and won. Two years later I walked into the field house on usmc Base camp lejeune NC. Above hung a photo of Ken Norton, Mike Weaver, and Leon Spinks. Man was I proud. Luv U Leon!

[@muhammadbuchori7073]

Drsa&edsa

[@Joy-of-collecting]

I actually watched that fight and got so excited when Spinks won that fight. I know that he probably wouldn't have won if he was fighting a younger Ali but it was exciting none the less.

[@ppuh6tfrz646]

He would have got knocked out against a younger Ali.

[@sandyacombs]

Wo, I've never seen Ali take such a beat down. He was already looking old but he still had a llot of heart, you could tell he wanted it but it just wasn't his night...

[@woodyjagla328]

,, you can see that Ali wasn't in a great shape but he fought like a champion - fact.

[@danvtheman]

Ima just say that Ali in this condition, it would never be his night, do you know how hard it is to fight with his disease? He can’t move even close to how he used to at this point . He looks like he’s not even trying cause his body’s giving up and he’s fighting professional boxers who are young and giving their EVERYTHING. period and people didn’t even know they were watching a shell of the greatness of the man who used to be.

[@jaylengittens7707]

@@danvtheman FACTSSSS❗💯💯💯💯💯💯

[@rensolar2304]

Just not a beat down though

[@lasvegascream1799]

Nahh bro this was nothing. The fight he had when Tyson said he will get revenge for him. Now that was punishment for Ali

[@rapcc4709]

2 legends right there. RIP both of them💔

[@silbirf3620]

Je vais faire W

[@SunRay-1930]

During the 1990s, Spinks won FMA world wrestling martial art title, making him only the second man (after Primo Carnera) to hold titles in both boxing and wrestling. In the late 1990s, Spinks was a headliner on year-round, touring autograph shows. He was a true legend!

[@grendelsm21]

People made all sorts of jokes about LS . . . but he was one tough emeffer. Not the most talent, but a huge warrior heart.

[@Bbmangood]

Ali was already showing the effects of Parkinson’s and should never have taken these last few fights

[@jacobhouser7672]

He puts up an insane fight for the shape he appears to be in. I feel sick to my stomach when he appears to shudder and freeze when he gets hit. And he just keeps going, keeps getting solid contacts 👏

[@malek.1870]

Mark Dowling you tube

[@suba7320]

Should have retired after Rumble in the Jungle. DEFINITELY should have retired after Manilla.

[@iamthatiam4496]

Super Bamse He was a shell of his former self here. This is so hard to watch

[@JazzFunk22]

Big George would of put Leon to sleep in 2 rounds 😴

[@luisangelmoralessuazo3069]

In my opinion I like the moment of the rematch between the former two-time champion Muhammad Ali and the current WBA Champion León Spinks, especially when Ali beat Spinks to become the first boxer in heavyweight history to win the Undisputed Heavyweight Championship of the World three-times. Muhammad Ali was the greatest heavyweight and the greatest in any weight class of all time.

[@TheProhetess]

Rise in Paradise, Leon... I'm 67... youre too young to leave us...

[@backdraft57]

RIP Leon. Watched this in high school, what a fight

[@lorenmorgan2010]

Man they really brawled back then...standing toe to toe and throwing hay makers!

[@jaylengittens7707]

Old Ali still a great fight👌💯💯

[@agape423]

Legends of fighters, showing genuine respect and love for what they do. I felt sad that Night I was fan of Ali all my Life. But watching this again I learned to respect Leon

[@moapp3118]

😂✌️😂

[@bennava9222]

Ali the greatest of all time and a time when boxing was true fighting

[@TheHealthySquad]

No he wasn't

[@riccobarnes9746]

Even with Parkinson’s the man’s will and heats was unmatched ! #THEGOAT !

[@WhiteOak09]

I remember watching this fight when i was a kid with my brother , daddy and uncle ,i remember watching a bunch of those great ones. Mg daddy for awhile didn't have front teeth and my uncle always called him Leon 😂.

[@brianvail9212]

RIP Leon Spinks

[@MrPanther67100]

I remember watching this fight on regular tv when I was a kid

[@kabilan]

Ali did a great job at this age and condition

[@jbyesterday3959]

Beating Muhammad Ali for the Championship in only your 8th professional fight - wow Leon, I've been an Ali fan since 1964, & you certainly shocked the hell out of me - yet, something about you I always liked, so if it had to happen, I'm okay it was you. Rest in Peace old friend, you were always exciting to watch inside & outside the ring !

[@kaylamarie8309]

Ali still looked good here, still had plenty of fight but Leon Spinks was no wimpy amateur punk either. Give the man his due!..the man was tough! I really liked all of the mutual respect they had for each other in this fight..they beat each other half to death and were literally out on their feet. This was boxing! I have great respect for both of them.

[@Mozahid4you]

Ali loses his punching power and speed after 1974....it is very difficult to face ali continuous 5-10 punches to any one.... Parkinson's dostroyed ali.

[@dfrancis16]

If I could like this comment twice I would.. Totally agree!

[@jwsnotruth7106]

i remember this so vividly . i was a kid i couldnt beleive Ali could lose . my dad had to explain it to me

[@jwsnotruth7106]

Angry Grizzly i was a little kid 7 yrs old i Ali they said was the greatest thats all i knew

[@levi5459]

Yeah.. my grandpa told my mom when she was young that she could "run as fast as a deer" and she really latched onto it. In her mid 20's she finally realized that he was full a shit when we were her children and beat her in a run across the park. I can still see that look of shock in her face.. damn. It was like watching her childhood take it's last breaths. It was funny and it wasn't

[@fais6964]

Remember getting home from school . Was sick so I watched in bed 😄on tv back when was on BBC and free

[@fields1336]

These are some of the best Boxing Vidoes on utube..... Beats rocking

[@maclac48]

U can see the signs here in Muhammad Ali. So sad. It breaks my heart till this day. I pray that your soul is resting easy Champ. 🙏🏿

[@elmarnigmatullin4490]

He was 36 here, what are you talking about? 16 year career under the belt, it's not an easy walk. He was just past his prime.

[@kennydawson265]

Clean! Aggressive! Awesome Fight!

[@tylerharris6096]

All I can think of is Richard Pryor talking about Leon “You see the smile on that muthafucka”

[@Boodiney]

Qu'elle courage !qu'elle perceverance de Mohamed Ali , même si il a perdu ce jour là et qu'il n'avait plus la même vigueur avec l'âge , avec tous les combats qu'il a fait ,pour moi il reste un champion de légende , tous ces combats perdu ne sont que du vents a côté de sa carrière immense .

[@antonybrown432]

I was always a Muhammad Ali fan I was 15 years old when this fight took place but I remember that night I was pulling for Leon because I was born and raised in St Louis

[@kamaruddinilias4065]

that guy really lucky to fight the old one Muhammad Ali.

[@jakewaters5432]

It really doesn't tho does it lol. I mean I'm no boxing expert but its CLEAR TO SEE that the Ali we're watching here pales in comparison to an Ali in his prime... NOT taking anything away from Spinks' boxing talent however.

[@clawmachinetime955]

Ali was not old he was only 36 the wars had took there toll

[@demirmirza7754]

Not old but Ali did not trained well for this bcoz he took him very lightly he thought it would be an easy fight for him later with good practice Ali took his title back to win over Spinks by UD.

[@mehmetemindemirbas6718]

White Tony o

[@pmdal]

Muhammad fake prophet

[@JCMcMurphy]

RIP from France, Leon Spinks... RIP legend !

[@mrronx]

Leon Spinks was a Noble Brother... he gave all he had to beat Ali.. and he did it with respect and honor..

[@hongkongcantonese501]

This fight was an early lesson for me about disappointment. I couldn't believe Ali could lose. He should have retired after the last Frazier fight, but champions never stop until they are stopped.

[@nastybastardatlive]

Didn't help that the only commercial that i could remember Ali in was for d-con cockroach spray.

[@thenecessarynews9371]

I’ll say he should’ve retired after the fight with George foreman rumble in the jungle but like you said champion never stop until they stopped

[@bobg6638]

Time was Ali’s greatest foe

[@Harbinger4Freedom]

That goes for all of man

[@neuwalter7386]

Mohamad Ali was the best fighter of all times around the globe, I will forget him no more

[@TheHealthySquad]

No he wasn't

[@hok4952]

Everyone says Ali shouldn't have fought these fights but he wanted to fight, it was his life and he loved the crowd, he loved the sport, RIP CHAMP!

[@araafathansaari5461]

No one can beat ali on his prime.. he was total package... tactics.. everything.. only one man i would pick who is capable of beating ali on his prime is none other than Rocky marcaino..he was an absolute rock.. no body can match ali's charisma.. no one can beat his techniques..He is the Greatest!!

[@PADon69]

The young man came to fight that night.

[@sbgoldma]

wow!!! I remember watching this. Ali is THE greatest

[@sawittwo]

Legends never die!

[@khaerudinkhaer9215]

Steve Goldman

[@revcoston]

Me too. I was like 3 yr old.

[@TheHealthySquad]

No he wasn't

[@lovethelordjesuspraisethel3286]

WoW.. 2 Legendary Fighters ..So sad his Passing.. He is Home.. Where he is for ETERNITY with Our FATHER ALMIGHTY GOD 🌹😊🤟🙏😢🙏🙏

[@ClassAPapi]

A Legendary Fight - R.I.P Leon Spinks.

[@BuraydahNeT]

then Mohammed Ali defeated Spinks after few months & pulled the title The myth that is not repeated in the fighting and morality

[@frankthetank2284]

What i learned is that leon closely won, very nice back and forth from both fighters but the problem falls where ali couldnt dance around spinks who wouldnt back up, he stood toe to toe with ali and exploited a gap which was ali's distance, he broke through his range and landed quick clean shots, very close fight but it seems like ali couldnt dance around spinks because he kept coming, just like frazier, no backing up, but all in all its an impressive feat to beat the great ali, just to think that this is leons 9th pro fight, Amazing.

[@ayepweakly3564]

I so remember this fight man I'm getting old

[@ians5597]

I believe this fight was on February 15, 1978? That was the day I was born, but I've never seen the contest until now so thanks for posting, looked like a much closer battle than I expected.

[@Frosty_tha_Snowman]

Ali went from exuding all the confidence in the world, and moving around the arena with elegant brutality - to dodging after punches landed, looking visibly confused and even angry with his inability to focus.. nobody knew he was suffering so deeply, not even Ali; he just thought he was off his game, when he shouldn't have even been in the ring anymore. Such a damn tragedy..

[@atlntcostv7293]

- Downvoted for discrediting Spinks Greatness 👎

[@Frosty_tha_Snowman]

@@atlntcostv7293 except that's not what I did... but okay. 😅

[@01sapphireGTS]

Leon was man enough to get in the ring with a legend who was still dangerous, and Leon won - fair and square. Congrats young man, you earned it.

[@indman101]

I remember as a kid watching Muhammad Ali on our black and white floor model T.V with my brother we only had three channels to watch back then those were the good old day's grew up just minutes from Louisville KY where Ali was from.

[@gheffz]

What an incredible boxer Leon was... great, great fighter. Underrated because he was overshadowed by Clay, Foreman and Joe. Boy, the late 60s/70s (and late 80s, 90s, early 2000s) where great years in Heavyweight.

[@wcecsc]

he fought an old sick man he did not fight Mohammed Ali the best boxer for all time

[@woodyjagla328]

Drink Me ,,,, yep !

[@woodyjagla328]

,,,,, what excuses ? Ali lost and then he won ,,,,, fact.

[@woodyjagla328]

,,,, don't know how old you are ,,,, Ali was very good fighter, exceptional if not the best ,,,,plus had charisma on the ring and outside ,,,,, and this made him special,,,, yes, there are other great fighters like Rocky Marciano, Carlos Monzon ,,,,, stay well and God Bless.

[@salben2009]

Sure without a slightest doubt.If it wasn't for Parkinson he will knock him out

[@way2jannah48]

@Future Atlanteans even tyson disagrees with you

[@starless9]

A lot of comments defending or excusing Ali, but what’s really impressive is Spink’s hand speed.

[@user-zq4rs7np6h]

Спинкс просто агрессивно дрался!! Это не быстрые руки!✌Али 💖💖💖💖был не лучшей форме уже в это время..☺❤❤❤❤

[@colinme2672]

Agree

[@panzerriff]

Also his stamina.He was like a buzzsaw for fifteen full rounds.

[@mereskillz7263]

I had the honor of befriending Leon before he moved out of Nebraska. And I'll tell you, he was a very humble man. I used to play pool with him back at the Eagles Club in Columbus NE and hed always let me win even though I was only 11(ish). I've missed him a lot through the years, but soon I hope he watches over me when I plan on stepping into the ring. Rest in Peace Leon you'll be missed.

[@tinogamer3227]

I visited him and his wife a couple times when they were in Columbus aswell.

[@redwing281]

i remember this was my first time watched Muhammad Ali in 1978

[@ragingbull154]

RIP Leon Spinks ✝️

[@karwanalsammu9816]

Rip Leon Spinks ❤️❤️❤️🙏😢

[@DaveSCameron]

An era of my life and from the middle English non urban standpoint I have to say that this man and his contemporaries were quite simply thrilling and will remain immortal to our world. Best wishes all *

[@mdfahad9583]

The unforgettable name in boxing history d legend Muhammad ali

[@eyenhinkson4098]

Rest In Heaven Leon...🙏

[@abigmonster8457]

Ali even past his prime still underestimated his opponents, he put up a good fight but he undertrained for this fight.

[@johnyboy19685]

Densel Moore the beauty of being so talented

[@joshseaver4598]

Got to meet Mr. Spinks about 20 years ago.. actually spent the evening drinking and hanging out.. could definitely tell then he had lived a colorful life... lesson learned from that evening.. never go to breakfast at a Waffle House at 2am with a retired boxer that's had way to much to drink and missing his front teeth.. All in all, one of my personal favorite adventures

[@anthonylangley5156]

Simply put, Amazing!!!

[@slavageek87]

Mohammed Ali , YOU are the greatest boxer of all the times .

[@scarey2me]

Ali had speed that no heavyweight had. He was on another level. RIP to 2 absolute champions of their craft.

[@mr.gabriel8024]

Legend... 😍👌🏾 Pure Greatness

[@spinedoc18]

I was at Spinks' training camp at Kutsher's in the Catskills. They had a banner up saying, "Leon Spinks: Next Heavyweight Champ of the World." I thought "no way". He had only 8 fights up to that point. His trainers and sparring partners said he was going to do it. Still hard to believe he beat the great Ali.

[@gasaholic47]

RIP, Leon. You were a great champion.

[@deewill122]

Ali was old and still barely lost that fight one of the greatest and will always be my favorite boxer

[@mickharryharris6866]

Ali had a big mouth , and say that with out any criticism , I loved him for every thing he was and he was funny , we all miss the champ !

[@joesoto690]

Dee, I was 7 years old and remember thinking Ali looked really bad from round 1. He was struggling against a guy with 8 fights. The wear and tear of 20 years of fighting caught up with him. I was really sad myself.

[@greggiddens6680]

Ali gave away multiple rounds waiting for Leon to get tired and Leon never did. If Ali had been busier in the beginning of the fight, he may have won.

[@pasartegnology341]

@Caudill’s Dogs, Wings, and Pizza 36 years old is old for boxing. You just hate Ali

[@glenscholes9213]

Two warriors in the ring nowhere to hide respect

[@cookitupkayo6743]

I am Leon Spinks cousin. We just so happen to have the same birthday as well. What an epic fight against the 🐐 himself

[@osmgul6237]

Ali fighting wars in the ring 🥊

[@adriennerobinson1180]

I remember before Ali and Spinks fought, it was the talk of the Town.My Grandfather LOVED Ali and did not like Spinks. He said Spinks was Bum.But he won that right.

[@sydneyjacobs6017]

It smart to see both of them do the rope adopt and stil do good. Both big hearts for boxing.

[@mellscott22685]

Now that was a boxing match ✊🏿