spanky
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Feb 6, 2021 19:38:13 GMT -5
Post by spanky on Feb 6, 2021 19:38:13 GMT -5
Former heavyweight champion Leon Spinks has died of prostate cancer at 67. The undersized Spinks took the title by beating Muhammad Ali. He was known for his reckless spending habits in the immediate aftermath of his victory over Ali, and wound up struggling financially for much of his life. Spinks, who also briefly worked as a professional wrestler, was an affable, colorful guy who for years was a ringside fixture at major fights. He always drew a roar and would often good-naturedly shadow box with Ali when they were introduced to the crowd at fights and brought into the ring to wave to the fans. For much of his life after winning the title, he struggled financially.
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Feb 7, 2021 14:47:49 GMT -5
Post by bobtailnag on Feb 7, 2021 14:47:49 GMT -5
Strange that a year after me lost the title he rarely ever heard his name mentioned on the TV or radio expect for one when he was arrested for a traffic violation. His brother Michael was much more popular here. Last night was the first time in decades I heard his name and had forgotten he was still alive.
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Feb 7, 2021 15:52:47 GMT -5
Post by spanky on Feb 7, 2021 15:52:47 GMT -5
Yeah, I'm not sure why I even posted it BTN. Boxing has never much of a subject for responses for some reason. Mike Tyson KO'ed Michael Spinks in like...33 seconds! Sadly, I read Leon had about 400,00k bucks to his name. For Boxers that's broke! Wow, as I typwd this I heard Billy Idol singing White Wedding with Miley Cyrus at the Super Bowl! Way cool! Sure wish they would replace The Weekend at halftime...lol...
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