Former Heavyweight Champion Leon Spinks Passes Away At Age 67

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"Rest in peace Leon Spinks." Former Heavyweight Champion Leon Spinks Passes Away At Age 67. In 2019, it was revealed that Spinks was diagnosed with advanced prostate cancer. He died at a hospital in Henderson, Nevada on February 5, 2021.## During the 1990s, Spinks worked for Frontier Martial-Arts Wrestling, winning its world title in 1992, 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.## In only his eighth professional fight, he won the undisputed heavyweight championship in 1978 after defeating Muhammad Ali in a split decision, in what was considered one of the biggest upsets in boxing history.## Leon Spinks had fought off his total fights at 46 including 26 wins with 17.## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk For More Updates...