Thread: Leon Spinks Tribute- 3 minute video

say what you want about him, but how many people can say they won a Gold Medal at the Olympics, beat Muhammad Ali, and won the Heavyweight Championship of the World?

A wonderful tribute.

That fifteenth round that night was one for the ages. My Dad and I were on our feet shouting at the TV (rooting for Ali to drop Leon).

One can only wonder if Leon might have stayed more in ring focused had he been brought along more slowly. Might he have stayed away from the booze and drugs and women?

I was also struck by Leon asking God to help him beat Ali and "he can have all the other ones." What's the Oscar Wilde saying? When God wishes to punish you He answers your prayers?

The guy is a cautionary tale isn't he?

I was routing for Spinks that night. As a young kid during Ali's 2nd career, not having know the pre-prison Ali, I didnt like Ali much cause I liked Foreman and Norton and he beat them. So I was really disappointed when Shavers lost that razor decision to Ali, and so was really hankerin for Spinks to win. Never forget that night.

Originally Posted by marbleheadmaui

A wonderful tribute.

That fifteenth round that night was one for the ages. My Dad and I were on our feet shouting at the TV (rooting for Ali to drop Leon).

One can only wonder if Leon might have stayed more in ring focused had he been brought along more slowly. Might he have stayed away from the booze and drugs and women?

I was also struck by Leon asking God to help him beat Ali and "he can have all the other ones." What's the Oscar Wilde saying? When God wishes to punish you He answers your prayers?

The guy is a cautionary tale isn't he?

Great post mate.

Originally Posted by brocktonblockbust

say what you want about him, but how many people can say they won a Gold Medal at the Olympics, beat Muhammad Ali, and won the Heavyweight Championship of the World?

Good thread cheers.

thanks

Haye wouldnt have a clue what to do with him

Originally Posted by brocktonblockbust

I was routing for Spinks that night. As a young kid during Ali's 2nd career, not having know the pre-prison Ali, I didnt like Ali much cause I liked Foreman and Norton and he beat them. So I was really disappointed when Shavers lost that razor decision to Ali, and so was really hankerin for Spinks to win. Never forget that night.

Ali went to prison?

Originally Posted by brocktonblockbust

say what you want about him, but how many people can say they won a Gold Medal at the Olympics, beat Muhammad Ali, and won the Heavyweight Championship of the World?

What I'll always remember most about Leon Spinks (as well as his brother Michael) is how he represented his country at the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal, winning a Gold Metal there. This was at a time when the Cuban fighters were kicking some serious ass in World Amateur Boxing Championships, and the Cubans were putting up what amounted to "Pro" fighters against our U.S. amateurs.

Anyway cheers Leon, tell Michael to send some of that money he got for being crushed by Tyson.

Ali went to prison?

wtf?

Originally Posted by brocktonblockbust

Ali went to prison?

wtf?

Just wasn't aware that Ali actually went to prison or maybe I'm misunderstanding your post. Regardless great video and thanks for that.

Originally Posted by frasd

Originally Posted by brocktonblockbust

Ali went to prison?

wtf?

Just wasn't aware that Ali actually went to prison or maybe I'm misunderstanding your post. Regardless great video and thanks for that.

Ali was facing prison time for evading the draft, but the charges were eventually dropped.

Originally Posted by Mars_ax

Originally Posted by frasd

Originally Posted by brocktonblockbust

Ali went to prison?

wtf?

Just wasn't aware that Ali actually went to prison or maybe I'm misunderstanding your post. Regardless great video and thanks for that.

Ali was facing prison time for evading the draft, but the charges were eventually dropped.

Yeah. Big Ali fan and know the history. Just thought maybe someone knew something I didn't which can quite often be the case. Especially on this forum. Thanks. But like I said, maybe I misunderstood the statement.

a really enjoyable little post , thanks