Leon Spinks, former heavyweight champion, dies at 67 - RTE.ie

11:47pm PST - February 6th, 2021    sports - RTE

Leon Spinks, the fighter who pulled off one of the most stunning upsets in boxing history in 1978 by defeating Muhammad Ali to take the undisputed world heavyweight title, has died at the age of 67 after a long battle with cancer, a spokesman said.