Leon Spinks ~ "The Road To Muhammad Ali"

Leon Spinks

"The Road To Muhammad Ali"

No sooner than Leon Spinks' exciting rampage thru the Light-Heavyweight Division {81 Kg}
at the Summer Olympics {July 1976} where he won a Gold Medal, the road was being set
for the Missouri fighter.

Leon, still a Corporal with the United States Marines in July 1976 {Age; 23 years, 0 months}
agreed to sign a Fight Contract with St. Louis businessman > Mitt Barnes.

In August 1976, Leon signed a deal that gave Mitt Barnes 30% of his Gross Earnings in
the Ring, and with a 'rider' for 12 {one-year} options.

Mitt Barnes had been an advisor for Leon since 1969, when Leon was a 'wild' 16-Year-Old.

As of August 26, 1976 >

Leon still had 11-Months to go on his hitch for the United States Marines, where he was stationed
at Camp Lejeune in North Carolina.

Leon had wanted to fulfill his goal of making Sargeant, before being discharged, and then turning
Professional as a Heavyweight boxer.

Leon Spinks >
"I'm still a Marine. I didn't let the Gold Medal go to my head. I'm still up early in the Moring going thru
Marine training. When I get a furlough I head to Des Moines, Iowa to visit my Wife and her Mother -
Ms. Carrie Bush."

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Leon Spinks gave me many many exciting and entertaining memories from the 1976 Olympics in Montreal. Leon Spinks was on the American boxing team with Sugar Ray Leonard Howard Smith and many many other fighters including Michael spinks.

Leon Spinks did only five men on planet earth able to do. Joe Frazier, can Norton, Larry Holmes, and Trevor BB.

Leon Spinks

As soon as Leon won the 'Gold Medal' at the 1976 Olympics {July 1976}, many
Fight Promoters were lining up to lock Leon up in a Fight Contract.

But, Leon wanted to continue in the U.S. Marines and serve until July 1977 to
earn the rank of Sargeant.

Butch Lewis, who was a Vice President with Top Rank {Bob Arum} tried to secure
a Fight Contract with Leon.

The Plan >

To line up a 10-Round bout between Cuban Heavyweight - Teofilio Stevenson and Leon,
and to be set-up at a 'Neutral-Site' with the bout to be broadcast by CBS-TV.

The bout was to be held in Kingston, Jamaica.

Top Rank said that they would pay the Cuban Government $1,000,000 as a 'special fee',
so that Teofilio Stevenson could maintain his Amateur status, as no money would go to him
directly.

The deal, was to ask the U.S. Military for a 'special provision' to allow for Leon to fight
while still serving as a U.S. Marine at Camp Lejeune in North Carolina.

Leon was to be paid 'handsomely' for his Professional Debut in a 10-Round Bout, and would
receive a Fight Purse of $125,000.

The U.S. Military did approve the request. But Premier Fidel Castro of Cuba said he was
not interested in the match.

It's amazing that he was such a military man and then his life went splat.

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Originally Posted by ykdadamaja

It's amazing that he was such a military man and then his life went splat.

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So True

In the United States Marines, Leon was a Corporal in 1976, and was working his way up to Sargeant.

Those who knew him at Camp Lejeune, said Leon was a good guy who didn't have a mean bone
in his body.

But, once he got his Honorable Discharge on December 23, 1976 > he became irresponsible.

Some say that Leon never really left the 'rough' Projects of Pruitt-Igoe in East St. Louis and
returned to bad behavior once he left the U.S. Marines.

Slim: "Leon I looked good in my Dress Blues"
Leon: "Shit, I looked better in my Dress Blues"
Slim: Say man...I looked dynamite in my Dress Blues"
Leon: Sheeeeiittt.. I was the Greatest in my Dress Blues"
Slim: " Say Leon, let's have another drink."
:drinker::drinker:

Darnit, boxers are the greatest to hang out with.

December 24, 1976

Fight Promoter - Butch Lewis signed Leon to a 6-Fight Contract with Top Rank as the
Promoter, and for all the bouts to telecast by CBS-TV.

The contract called for Leon to receive a total of $65,000 for '6-Bouts'.

Mitt Barnes was Leon's Manager, and he would receive 30% of each Fight Purse.

Butch Lewis negotiated a deal for Leon to make his Professional Debut on Saturday -
January 15, 1977 in Las Vegas.

At the time, Leon had just been 'Honorably Discharged' by the U.S. Marines on
December 23, 1976.

Leon then headed back home to St. Louis, Missouri and then to Des Moines, Iowa to
be with his Wife, and at her Mother's home to spend time to celebrate his
Honorable Discharge from the U.S. Marines as well as the Christmas Holiday.

Leon was no longer a slim 178 lb. {81 Kg} Amateur Light-Heavyweight from July 1976,
as his weight bloated to 200+ lbs.

Leon was supposed to go to Wilmington, Delaware to Butch Lewis' home on December 27th,
to train and prepare for his bout in 2 1/2 Weeks.

But, Leon had disappeared, and without letting Butch Lewis know where he went.

Finally on December 31st {New Year's Eve}, Butch was able to track Leon down in Des Moines, Iowa.

No way! Leon was a marine! Did he lose all that discipline.

Leon Spinks

A Corporal in the United States Marines.

Honorable Discharge {December 1976}

Nicknamed > "The Wild Bull of Camp Lejeune"

Professional Debut

Saturday ~ January 15, 1977

The Aladdin Hotel ~ Las Vegas, Nevada

Television Broadcast ....... CBS-TV

"Fight Bill Posting"

Leon Spinks ~ 0-0-0 {0 KO's} ~ 6' 1" ~ 196 lbs. ~ {Age; 23 years, 6 months}
vs.
Bob Smith ~ 20-2-2 {13 KO's} ~ 6' 1" ~ 185 lbs. ~ {Age; 24 years, 5 months}

Fight Purses
* Leon Spinks ..... { $10,000 } + Travel Expenses and amenities.
* Bob Smith ............ { $800 } + One 'Round-Trip' airline ticket from New York to Las Vegas, and amenities.
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'The Skinny'

Leon Spinks >
Leon Spinks, who was Honorably Discharged from the United States Marines in December 1976
is now 18 lbs. heavier than he was when he won the Gold Medal at the 1976 Summer Olympics
in July in the Light-Heavyweight Division {178 lbs.}.

Leon's amateur record is listed at 178-7 {133 KO's}, including numerous Titles, including;
* {2} All-Military
* {3} National AAU
* 1975 Pan Am Games {Silver Medal}
* 1976 Olympics {Gold Medal}

Leon is being handled by Butch Lewis, and is Trained by Sam Solomon. Leon has only trained for
11-Days {in Wilmington, Delaware} for this bout.

Mitt Barnes of St. Louis, Missori is Leon's {Manager}.

Originally, Leon was only offered { $5000 } for his Professional Debut. But Leon turned it down.

Leon will receive a fight purse of { $10,000 } for his Professional Debut in this scheduled 6-Round bout.

As of January 11th {Monday} and opponent for Leon has not been selected.

Bob Smith >
'Lightning' Bob Smith is a southpaw Light-Heavyweight, who usually fights at 180 to 185 lbs.

Bob, who is a 'Butcher's Helper' in Brooklyn, New York is contacted on Tuesday Morning, only {4-days} before
this bout. He is told that he will be Leon Spinks' opponent for his Professional Debut.

Bob arrives in Ls Vegas on Friday Morning, and will only have 1-Day to prepare and get accilimated in Las Vegas.

Bob {who weighs 185 lbs.} is told that the 'Fight Contract Weight' will be 180 lbs. > Bob said, that he
could easily lose 5 lbs. in One-Day out in Las Vegas by working out.

'Lightning' Bob Smith claims he has won 22 of 25 bouts.. Another posting has his record at 6-1-1 {5 KO's}
in his previous '8-Bouts' dating back to April 1976.

Bob does have 'one' good win, which was a {Dec 8} over Rochelle Norris on August 19, 1976 in Queens, New York.

Bob Smith will receive a Fight Purse of ...... { $800 }.

Bob Smith >
"I came here at 185 lbs. But don't worry. I can make 180 lbs. easy. As for fighting Leon, this will be easy. He's a
rank Amateur who fights crazy. He needs to spend some time at Joe Frazier's Gym in Philadelphia like me. That
is where you learn on how to fight. Not in the Ring on Television."

"I only had 3-Days notice for this bout, but I'm in shape. My record, well I've won 22 of 25, and scored
13 KO's. I could hit pretty good until I got married in September 1974. Then, I only had 1-Bout in almost
2-Years. When I came back, I had lost my punch. But I've gone {6-1-1} since April 1976."



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Saturday ~ January 15, 1977

~ Leon Spinks Cleans Up In Debut ~

~ Leon Spinks Puts Out Lightning ~

Leon Spinks over-whelmed New York's 'Lightning' Bob Smith, scoring a TKO @ 0:20 of Round 5
in his Professional Debut at The Aladdin Hotel in Las Vegas.

Spinks {196 lbs.} came out with 'blazing' both fists blazing in the Opening Round, as he battered
Bob Smith {185 lbs.} around the Ring.

Smith appeared to re-group late, and made an effort to stall Leon's attack, but was 'rocked' at the end of
the Round by a hard 'left-right' combination to the head.

A the end of the Round, Smith 'staggered' back to his Corner.

In Round 2, Leon continued with his aggressive-attack, but Smith was fighting back with slashing left-hands.

In Round 3, Leon continued to slam away with hard-punches as Smith was beginning to show wear. Leon
'rattled' Smith several times with hard hooks to the head and was all over the New York fighter. Late in the
Round, Leon landed 'hard' right-hook to the head, and Smith crashed to the canvas. Smith was up at the
'6-Count' and finished out the Round.

In Round 4, Leon opened up with an all-out assault, and had Smith reeling from the blows. But the New Yorker
fought back with both hands and appeared to have slowed Leon down.

Then late in the Round, Leon landed a 'pair' of hard right-hooks to the head, and then slammed in a follow-up
left. Smith then slumped in a Corner. This time, Smith 'struggled' to get up at the '8-Count', but was saved by the Bell.

Coming out for Round 5, Leon went 'full-force' and battered Smith with a hard-flurry, knocking his mouthpiece ajar.

Referee - Richard Green jumped in and halted the bout at {0:20} of Round 5.


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Saturday Night ~ March 5, 1977

The Stadium ~ Liverpool, Merseyside, United Kingdom

Main Event > WBC Light-Heavyweight Championship > John Conteh vs. Len Hutchins

'Semi Main Event'

Television Broadcast ~ CBS-TV

Leon Spinks ~ 1-0-0 {1 KO} ~ 200 lbs. ~ {Age; 23 years, 8 months}
vs.
Peter Freeman ~ 13-8-0 {10 KO's} ~ 196 lbs. ~ {Age; 26 years, 4 months}

Fight Purses
* Leon Spinks ...... { $7500 } + Travel Expenses from Philadelphia to London, and amenties.
* Peter Freeman .....{ $900 } + Expenses
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[I][/'The Skinny'I]

Leon Spinks will have his 2nd Professional bout in the United Kingdom. Leon is now at 200 lbs., and
is using his brother Michael as his 'Main' sparring-partner.

Originally, Leon was supposed to face British Heavyweight - Eddie Fenton.

As a replacement, Peter Freeman is brought in. Freeman is the Central Area Heavyweight Champion
from Bolton, Lancashire.

The British Heavyweight has gone 4-7-0 in his last '11-Bouts', and does not appear to be a danger for
Leon.

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Saturday ~ March 5, 1977

The Stadium ~ Liverpool, Merseyside, United Kingdom

~ Spinks Wins In One ~

~ Leon Spinks Clobbers Freeman In Liverpool ~

American - Leon Spinks {200 lbs.} took little time in hammering British Heavyweight
Peter Freeman to the canvas.

Spinks came out at the Opening Bell with both hands blazing, as he battered Peter Freeman
{Central Area Heavyweight Champion} at Center-Ring.

After tagging the over-matched Brit with a series of combinations, Spinks unloaded a 'big'
right-hook to the jaw that dropped Freeman {196 lbs.} to the canvas.

Referee - Wally Thon counted out Freeman at 1:26 of the First Round.

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Monday ~ March 7, 1977

~ Leon Spinks "I'll Win The Title By The End Of The Year" ~

After only '2-Bouts' and only 13:46 amount of time inside a Professional Ring, Leon Spinks
says that he will win the Heavyweight Championship by the end of the year.

Though we know that Leon can punch, we still don't know if he can fight.

In his Professional Debut on January 5th, Leon battered an over-matched Butcher's Helper
named 'Lightning' Bob Smith by a TKO in 5.

In his other bout {last Saturday Night} in Liverpool, England - Leon blasted out a 'patsy' in
only a Half-a-Round.

Leon, who received a Fight Purse of { $10,000 } for each bout, likes this type of work. But,
he dislikes the business end with Manager's, Lawyer's and Promoters' dipping their hands
in the mix.

Leon Spinks >
"I really don't like the Pro Ranks. I don't like the business of locked-contracts and options.
I just want to fight one bout at a time, and then move on to the next bout. But in this
business, you're always signing deals for the 3-Bouts in advance, or 6-Month contracts
with 3-Bout options."

"If they leave me alone to fight, I can win the Title by the end of the year."

Sunday ~ March 20, 1977

Exposition Center ~ Louisville, Kentucky

Television Broadcast ~ CBS-TV

Promoter > Bill King {Mayor's Sports Commission}

Leon Spinks ~ 2-0-0 {2 KO's} ~ 195 lbs. ~ 6' 1" ~ {Age; 23 years, 8 months}
vs.
Jerry McIntyre ~ 5-2-0 {2 KO's} ~ 232 lbs. ~ 6' 2" ~ {Age; 24 years, 8 months}

Fight Purses
* Leon Spinks ....... { $10,000 } + Travel Expenses and amenities.
* Jerry McIntyre ......... { $900} + One Round-Trip airline ticket from Dallas, Texas to Louisville, Kentucky and amenities.
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'The Skinny'

Leon had been training with 'veteran Heavyweight - Roy 'Tiger' Williams at
Joe Frazier's Gym in Philadelphia for the past 2-Weeks in preparation for this bout.

As of Thursday ~ February 17th, there was no opponent yet for Leon's 3rd-Bout.

Late Thursday, Promoter - Bill King found Jerry McIntyre, a big Heavyweight out of
Kileen, Texas who was both available and willing to travel North to Kentucky.

McIntyre, had a listed record of 5-2-0 {4 KO's}, but had been stopped {KO'd} in the
1st-Round in both of his losses.

His '5' wins were over 'no-nothing' Preliminary fighters.

Barry Frank {President of CBS Sports} was 'skeptical' at first in putting this opponent
on Television against Leon, but there were no other Heavyweights available that were
approved by Butch Lewis and Top Rank.

The '1st' opponent offered-up was Rodell Dupree, who was turned down by the
Spinks Camp.

Other Bouts On The Fight Card
* Howard Davis Jr. vs. Rick Craney
* Gerry Cooney vs., Jose Rosario
* Roy 'Tiger' Williams vs. Harold Carter
* Lee Canalito vs. Bill 'TNT' Jackson

Sunday ~ March 20, 1977

Exposition Center ~ Louisville, Kentucky

~ Leon Spinks Smashes McIntyre In 35-Seconds ~

~ Spinks Bombs Out Texan In 35-Seconds ~

Leon Spinks {195 lbs.} made easy work of Texan - Jerry McIntyre {232 lbs.}
in just 35 Seconds of the 1st-Round.

At the Opening Bell, Spinks charged across the Ring and bombarded the unsuspecting
McIntyre with both fists flying.

McIntyre attempted to grab the 23 1/2 year-old Spinks, but his gloves slipped off the
1976 Olympian's shoulders.

With an opening, Leon landed a 'crushing' right-hand into McIntyre's head dropping,
him to the canvas at the 25-Second mark.

10-Seconds later, the Referee counted the big Texan out.

Leon Spinks received a Fight Purse of { $10,000 } for his 3rd win.

Jerry McIntyre received a Fight Purse of { $900 }.

'The Skinny'

Leon had a bout scheduled in Paris, France for mid-April. But in early-April the bout was cancelled.

Saturday ~ May 7, 1977

Kiel Auditorium ~ St. Louis, Missouri

Television Broadcast ~ CBS-TV

Leon Spinks ~ 3-0-0 {3 KO's} ~ 6' 1" ~ 198 lbs. ~ {Age; 23 years, 10 months}
vs.
Pedro Agosto ~ 28-8-1 {22 KO's} ~ 6' 0" ~ 202 lbs. ~ {Age; 31 years, 8 months}

Scheduled for 8-Rounds.
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'The Skinny'

Leon will have his sternest test here. The word is, that the Spinks Camp is over-stepping here by
putting Leon in with an experienced guy like the Puerto Rican - Pedro Agosto.

But, Trainer - Sam Solomon has had Leon sparring with Roy 'Tiger' Williams for the past 4-Weeks,
and Leon has been looking good.

Pedro Agosto is in a 'no-lose' situation. He is coming off a loss {L TKO 4} to former Champion
George Foreman on January 22, 1977.

Fight Purses
* Leon Spinks ..... { $20,000 } + $2000 in 'up front' Training Expenses, Travel Expenses and amenities.
* Pedro Agosto ... { $12,000 } + Travel Expenses from New Jersey to Missouri, and amenities.

Saturday ~ May 7, 1977

Kiel Auditorium ~ St. Louis, Missouri

~ Leon Spinks Scores Knockout ~

~ Agosto Falls To Leon Spinks ~

[B][/ ~ Leon Spinks KO's Agosto ~B]

Leon Spinks {198 lbs.} spent the first 90-Seconds of the Opening Round lightly-sparring
with the 31 1/2 year-old veteran Pedro Agosto {202 lbs.}.

Leon did 'nail' Pedro with a hard left-hook, but Pedro shook off the punch and forced Leon
backwards to the Ropes at the {1:30 Mark}.

Leon then looked toward his Corner for instructions, and Sam Solomon yelled;
"Work the body Leon, work the body."

Then suddenly, Leon skipped off the Ropes and delivered a right-uppercut, and '2' jolting
left-hooks to Pedro's jaw, followed by a battery-of-punches. Then Leon came back with
a 'vicious' left-hook to the jaw.

Pedro collapsed on his back, and slammed the back of his head on the canvas. Pedro struggled
to his knee's at the 9-Count, but was counted out by Referee - Jim Reddick at 1:55 of Round 1.

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Saturday ~ May 14, 1977


~ Sam Solomon ~ Leon Spinks Is Progressing Nicely ~

Trainer - Sam Solomon says that Leon Spinks is progressing nicely, and expects
Leon to be fighting 10-Rounders by the early-Fall.

Sam Solomon >
"Leon is showing great improvement from when I first had him in January. In only
4-Months, he has jumped by leaps-and-bounds. In his bout with Pedro Agosto, it was
his most impressive performance."

"Look, Pedro went 4-Rounds with George Foreman only 4-Months earlier. I thought that
Pedro would really test Leon, and give him a good battle. But Leon caught him with a
few good punches, and that was it. That last left-hook was a beauty."

"We were supposed to have that bout in Paris, France - but Leon and Michael wanted
to fight in their hometown of St. Louis, as an appreciation for the fans who have supported
then over their years as Amateurs."

"Next, we are going back to Montreal, Canada. It looks like we will be fighting on June 1st,
and probably against George Jerome. He's a burly guy from British Columbia who can
take a good punch. I'm sure he will give Leon some Rounds."

Saturday ~ May 28, 1977

Montreal, Canada

~ Leon Spinks To Face Western Canadian Champ - George Jerome ~

Leon Spinks at 4-0-0 {4 KOs} will go for his 5th-Straight win as a Professional here at
The Forum on Wednesday Night {June 1st}.

Spinks {Age; 23 years, 10 months} is expected to enter the Ring between 198 and 200 lbs.

Spinks, the 1976 Olympic Gold Medal winner has been here sparring with 1976 Olympic
Bronze Medal winner - American Heavyweight - John Tate who is also on the Fight Card.

George Jerome, a 34 year-old, 6' 1" - 230 lb. 'brawler' from Vancouver, British Columbia
claims a record of 22-6-3 {12 KO's}.

Jerome a 9-Year Pro, said that he is prepared to take Spinks the full 8-Rounds, and expects
to win the Decision here.

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Sunday ~ May 29, 1977

Montreal, Canada

~ New Opponent For Leon Spinks ~

A 'new' opponent has been selected for Leon Spinks Wednesday's Night bout at
The Forum.

Leon's original opponent {George Jerome} was deemed, not physically fit.

As a fill-in, 24 year-old Scotty Welsh of Vancouver will be the replacement. Welsh, who
is ranked as the #6 Canadian Heavyweight claims a record of 14-0-0 with {11 KO's}.

Scotty Welsh is originally from New Brunswick, and has been competing as a Professional since
January 1973. Welsh at 6' 1" and 195 lbs. carries a powerful left-hook along with good hand-speed.

Wednesday ~ June 1, 1977

The Forum ~ Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Attendance ...... { 2240 }

Leon Spinks ~ 4-0-0 {4 KO's} ~ 201 lbs. ~ {Age; 23 years, 10 months}
vs.
Bruce Scott ~ 27-20-1 {12 KO's} ~ 185 lbs. ~ {Age; 30 years, 9 months}
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'The Skinny'

Bruce Scott of Beaumont, Texas is the 3rd-Fighter chosen to be Leon Spinks' opponent.

The original opponent , George Jerome was deemed 'not physically fit', and the 2nd
opponent, Scotty Welsh injured his right-wrist in a sparring session on Monday.

Bruce Scott, a 9-Year 'Club-Fighter/Cannon-Fodder' out of Texas is brought in on 1-Day
notice. Bruce claims a record of 27-20-1 in '48-Bouts'.
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'The Bout'

In The Opening Round, Leon is slow-and-steady over the first {2:10}, as Bruce Scott circles
and moves.

At the {2:15 Mark}, Leon moves in and unloads with a 3-Punch flurry, capped off by a 'jarring'
left-hand to the head. Scott goes down on right-side at the {2:22 Mark}.

The Texan is up at the '3-Count', and is ready to continue. Leon moves in, and Scott moves to
his right and away from Leon.

Leon lands a hard 'left-right' and backs Scott up into a Neutral-Corner. There, Leon lands another
jarring left-hand into Scott's head. Scott goes down again at the {2:47 Mark}.

Scott is up at the '6-Count' and survives Round 1.

In Round 2, Leon is steady, but easy in unloading on the over-matched Texan Club-Fighter. Late in
the Round at the {2:30 Mark}, Leon sends Scott reeling when he catches him with a 'looping'
right-hand to the head, but Scott 'grabs' Leon and holds him in a tight clinch.

At the end of the Round, Leon opens up with a 'fast-flurry', but most of his punches miss as Scott
'ducks-and weaves' until the Bell.

In Round 3, Scott tries to fight back early in the Round, and reels off 'two' crisp 3-Punch flurries
but Leon walks through the weak punches.

Leon slowly works the body, and by the {2:00 Mark} the Texan is looking 'worse-for-wear'. Leon
shakes Scott with a 'left-right-left', and sends him back into the Ropes at the {2:25 Mark}.

Scott is in 'survival-mode' as he tries to 'grab-and-hold'. Then at the {2:48 Mark}, Leon backs up
Scott with a 'right-left' and then follows up with a 'hard' right-hand to the top of Scott's head.

The Texan goes down at the {2:52 Mark}.

At the Bell, Scott is still on the canvas. The Referee - Rosario Bailargeon counts out
Bruce Scott after the Bell at the {3:02 Mark}.

Leon Spinks is awarded a KO 3 victory.

Fight Purses
* Leon Spinks ...... { $7500 }
* Bruce Scott ........ { $750 }

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June 10, 1977

~ Leon Spinks May Go To Europe For 2-Bouts ~

Leon Spinks, now with a record of 5-0-0 and '5' Knockouts may take another
venture back to Europe.

Trainer - Sam Solomon said that he would like to match the 1976 Olympic
Light-Heavyweight Gold Medal winner with British Heavyweight - Billy Aird
in late-June, with the bout set at Royal Albert Hall.

The 31 year-old Aird has a record of 18-10-5 {6 KO's}, and would present a
better challenge for the undefeated American than his previous '5' opponents.

Sam Solomon >
"We would like to fight Billy Aird at the end of June, because we have an offer to go
to Germany, for Leon to take on 'The German Beanpole' Bernd August in late-July.

"These '2-Bouts' are exactly what we need for Leon to hone his skills, while
taking on better opposition."

August 2, 1977

~ Leon Spinks Signs To Meet Brooklyn's Kevin Isaac ~

Leon Spinks has agreed to meet Kevin Isaac in a Scheduled 8-Round Heavywieght Bout at
The Spectrum in Philadelphia on Tuesday ~ August 23rd.

The 24 year-old Spinks who has won all '5' of his bouts by Knockout, will have his sternest
test to date.

Leon last fought on June 1st in Montreal, Canada - 9-Weeks ago. When Leon walks into
the Ring on August 23rd, it will have been 12-Weeks since his last bout.

Leon now lives in Philadelphia, and trains at Joe Frazier's Gym.

Kevin Isaac {Age; 22 years, 7 months} is younger than Spinks. The Brooklyn-based fighter
won the New York Golden Gloves in 1973 at {Age; 18}, and is a well-schooled Boxer/Puncher.

Isaac has a record of 12-5-1 {6 KO's}, and has been in the Ring with World-Rated Heavyweights
Larry Holmes, Ron Lyle and Stan Ward.

Spinks rose up like a meteor.

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Spinks rose up like a meteor.

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~ Leon Spinks ~

Was punching hard early in his career.

Trainer; Sam Solomon
Chief Sparring Partner; Roy 'Tiger' Williams
Gym; Joe Frazier's Gym {Philadelphia, Pennsylvania}

It was Roy 'Tiger' Williams who helped Leon in developing punching-power.

Roy nicknamed Leon > 'The St. Louis Jaguar'
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Regarding the August 23, 1977 bout between > Leon Spinks vs. Kevin Isaac.

Leon suffered damage to his eye in an August 5th sparring-session with 'lanky' Mike Koranicki.
Leon's eye was badly bruised. The eye was originally diagnosed, as just a 'bad bruise'.

But a week later, the eye was still bothering Leon. A specialist examined the eye on Friday ~
August 12th, and it was determined that Leon had suffered '2' small broken bones near the area
of the eye socket.

That bout was then pushed back {7-Weeks} to Sunday ~ October 15th.

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September 18, 1977

~ Leon Spinks And Kevin Isaac Agree To Bout, Set For October 15th In Las Vegas ~

The 'twice' postponed bout between Leon Spinks and Kevin Isaac have finally agreed on date, and set
for October 15th and to be held at The Aladdin Hotel in Las Vegas.

The bout will be scheduled for 8-Rounds, and will be broadcast by CBS-TV.

Leon Spinks with a record of 5-0-0 {5 KO's} will receive { $20,000 } for his 6th Professional Bout, which
will be his highest Fight Purse to date.

Kevin Isaac, with a record of 12-5-1 {6 KO's} will receive a Fight Purse of { $10,000 }.
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October 1, 1977

~ Kevin Isaac Pulls Out Of Bout With Leon Spinks, Demands A Larger Fight Purse ~

New York Heavyweight - Kevin Isaac has pulled out of his bout with Leon Spinks scheduled for October 15th
in Las Vegas.

Isaac who was to receive { $10,000} for his appearance, demanded another { $5000 } for the scheduled
8-Rounder.

Kevin Isaac >
"I just found out that Leon is getting $20,000 plus an additional { $5000 in expenses}. That's fine, but he
shouldn't get more than 'twice' as much as me. I asked for another $5000. That demand is not out of range,
especially for a CBS-TV bout. Another $5000 is not going to break CBS Sports."
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October 3, 1977

~ Leon Spinks Signs To Fight Scott LeDoux On October 22nd In Las Vegas At The Aladdin Hotel ~

The 24 year-old Spinks, with a record of 5-0-0 {5 KO's} has not fought since June 1st, and this will be far his
toughest test.

Scott LeDoux, a 28 1/2 year-old brawler who goes by the moniker of 'The Minnesota Farm-Boy', is a tough
brawling slugger who will surely give the younger Spinks all that he can handle.

LeDoux has a quality record of 21-6-1 {13 KO's}, and has been in with some rough Hombre's, including
George Foreman who stopped him in 4-Rounds.

LeDoux last fought on July 28, 1977 > where he was stopped by {L TKO 7} to Duane Bobick in a
rough battle in Minnesota.

This bout will scheduled for 8-Rounds, and will be the Co-Main Event along with a bout between Colombian
Heavyweight #10 WBC-ranked Bernardo Mercado vs. Gregory Johnson.

Quote:

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Originally Posted by Bill Paxtom

October 3, 1977

~ Leon Spinks Signs To Fight Scott LeDoux On October 22nd In Las Vegas At The Aladdin Hotel ~

The 24 year-old Spinks, with a record of 5-0-0 {5 KO's} has not fought since June 1st, and this will be far his
toughest test.

Scott LeDoux, a 28 1/2 year-old brawler who goes by the moniker of 'The Minnesota Farm-Boy', is a tough
brawling slugger who will surely give the younger Spinks all that he can handle.

LeDoux has a quality record of 21-6-1 {13 KO's}, and has been in with some rough Hombre's, including
George Foreman who stopped him in 4-Rounds.

LeDoux last fought on July 28, 1977 > where he was stopped by {L TKO 7} to Duane Bobick in a
rough battle in Minnesota.

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Scott LeDoux was nobody's pushover. Power punching right hand punching tough guy he would not back down and would go down with the ship

October 4, 1977

Barry Frank > President of CBS Television Sports

~ Leon Spinks Bout With Kevin Isaac Cancelled ~

We would have loved for Leon to fight Brooklyn's - Kevin Isaac here on CBS-TV on October 15th.

It would have been a great match-up between two young Heavyweights. Kevin is experienced
for a young guy {Age; 22 years, 8 months}. And his record of 12-5-1 {6 KO's} is much better
than it appears on paper.

But, back in August he verbally agreed to a { $10,000 } Fight Purse. We were going to give
him '3' Round Trip Airline Tickets so he could bring his Manager and Trainer from New York
to Las Vegas. And he would have all 'expenses' covered for the 5-Days that he was supposed
to be here.

On September 18th, I gave him { $2000 } in up-front Training Expenses. That was his money,
and he could do whatever he wanted with it.

Then on October 3rd, he demands another { $5000} for an 8-Round bout.

He was upset because Leon was getting { $20,000 } plus additional expenses. One contract
has nothing to do with the other.

All I know, is that earlier Kevin had signed a Contract to fight Leon at 'The Spectrum' in Philadelphia
on August 23rd. For that bout, Kevin agreed to a { $7500 Fight Purse }. He was fine with that.
Now we offered him more { $10,000 } and some, and he at first agrees. Now he complains.
I don't get it.

Leon Spinks ~ Fun Fact #12

October 5, 1977

Leon Spinks signed a contract to battle #10 World-Ranked Alfio Righetti on
November 18, 1977.

The winner of that bout would earn the right to 'challenge' World Champion
Muhammad Ali in February 1978.

Butch Lewis {Vice President of 'Top Rank'} promised the winner of the Spinks - Righetti
bout a Fight Purse between $300,000 and $400,000 in their challenge for the World
Championship.

Oddly >

Leon had yet to get by Scott LeDoux {set for October 22nd}.

At the time, Leon with a record of 5-0-0 {5 KO's} had less than 9-Rounds of Ring Experience
under his belt.

Sunday ~ October 23, 1977

The Aladdin Hotel ~ Las Vegas, Nevada

Television Broadcast ~ CBS-TV

Leon Spinks ~ 5-0-0 {5 KO's} ~ 194 lbs. ~ 6' 1" ~ Reach; 76" ~ {Age; 24 years, 3 months}
vs.
Scott LeDoux ~ 21-6-1 {13 KO's} ~ 224 lbs. ~ 6' 1 1/2" ~ Reach; 80" ~ {Age; 28 years, 9 months}

Fight Purses
* Leon Spinks .......... { $30,000 } + an additional $5000 in up-front Training Expenses.
* Scott LeDoux .........{ $22,000 } + an additional $3000 in up-front Training Expenses.
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'The Skinny'

Leon Spinks has only had a total of 9-Rounds in the Ring in his 5-Bouts. Leon last fought 4 1/2 months
earlier on June 1st, where he scored an easy 3-Round Knockout over Bruce Scott.

But, Leon has been working out steadily with Joe Frazier as his sparring-partner in Philadelphia, and Leon
has been impressive.

Sam Solomon {Trainer} >
"All Leon has to do is pace himself. If he does that, he wins easy here. Scott LeDoux is tough and durable,
but he can't box with Leon. My guy is way too fast."

The word floating around >
* 'Is Leon Being Rushed'
* 'Are They Pushing Spinks Too Fast'.
* 'Leon Is Taking On Too Rough Of A Fighter In Scott LeDoux'

Scott LeDoux is in a 'no-lose situation'.

Scott is coming off a rough-bout with Duane Bobick 3-Months earlier {July 28th} where he was stopped
{L TKO 7}.

Scott had a 'bad flu' only 1-Week earlier, and he nearly had to pull out. But Scott is ready, and said he
would use his weight-and-brawn to wear Leon down.

Scott LeDoux >
"I can't match this kid in speed, but his fast-hands won't be worth 'Jack Shit' after I slam his body
with a few of my hard-punches. I plan to use my weight-advantage {+30 lbs.} to wear him down,
and then take his body apart in the Middle-Rounds."

Leon Spinks vs. Scott LeDoux

Ring Size ......... 18'
Referee - Carlos Padilla
3-Knockdown Rule 'waived'
5-Point Scoring System

Round 1 >

Leon was both aggressive and quick, as he controlled the first {1:15} by slamming
in fast '2-and-3' punch combinations.

In the meantime, Scott was moving around the perimeter of the Ring, and along
the Ropes. Scott was keeping his right-glove tucked under his chin, while crossing
his left-arm along his chest.

Scott moved around the Ring while Leon was the aggressor. Scott circled to his left,
and stayed near the Ropes while looking to counter. Scott does land an occasional
'looping' right-hand to the body

1:15 > Leon forces Scott backward, to the front-right Ring area.
1:20 > Leon lands a 'wicked-fast' left-hook square on Scott's chops.
1:30 > Scott is moving along the Perimeter of the Ring, and circles to the back-left Ring area.
1:40 > Leon is still firing '2-Punch' combinations.

1:45 > Leon backs Scott up to the back-left Ropes.
1:50 > Scott is backed up on the Ropes.
1:55 > The fighters moved in close, and soft-clinch.
1:58 > Referee - Carlos Padilla calls 'Break'.

1:59 > Leon steps back, and Scott 'sneaks' in a short left and chopping right-hand to Leon's head.
2:01 > Referee - Carlos Padilla gives Scott a 'stern' 7-Second warning.
2:08 > The action resumes.
2:15 > Leon continues with his 'two-handed' attack.

2:35 > Scott continues to move around the Ring-Perimeter, and is now the near the front-right Ring area.
2:40 > Leon lands a light-flurry while inside-and-close.
2:48 > Scott 'bulls' Leon into the right-side Ropes, and slams in a few solid punches to the body.
3:00 > 'Bell'

Round 1 .......... Leon Spinks {5-4}

Leon Spinks vs. Scott LeDoux

Round 2 >

0:03 > Leon comes out aggressive, and backs Scott up to the front-right Ring area.
0:08 > Leon winds up and delivers a left-hook 'low' and below the belt-line.
0:09 > Leon slips to the canvas.
0:11 > Referee - Carlos Padilla steps in and gives Scott some time to re-group.

0:23 > Both fighters meet at Center-Ring.
0:24 > Scott fires in a quick right-hand lead to the head.
0:28 > Scott circles 270*, and is now back in the front-right Ring area.
0:30 > Leon moves in to attack, as Scott slides back to the front-right Ropes.

0:32 > Scott fires in a series of left-hooks underneath and below Leon's belt-line.
0:35 > Referee - Carlos Padilla warns Scott for 'low-blows'.
0:38 > Leon continues with his aggressive-attack.
0:39 > Scott is showing redness in his face.

0:40 > Scott moves to the front-left Corner.
0:43 > Leon is still pressing, and is firing in quick and hard punches.
0:50 > Scott moves to the back Ring area.
0:52 > Scott is showing redness above his left-eye.

1:03 > Scott moves and circles around Leon.
1:17 > Both fighters get into a 'wild-exchange'.
1:21 > Leon is 'ferocious' in his attack, as he is throwing hard-punches.
1:26 > Leon is lightning-fast with a series of '2-Punch' combinations.

1:30 > Scott digs in a hard left-hook to the body.
1:42 > Scott 'bulls' Leon to the back Ropes.
1:50 > Scott is now roughing up Leon with a 'mauling-attack'.
1:55 > Scott drives Leon into the left-side Ropes.

2:00 > Leon skips off the Ropes, and lands a good left-uppercut, and fires in a follow-up flurry.
2:05 > Scott is driven into the back-left Ropes.
2:22 > Scott goes back to mauling, and drives Leon to the left-side Ropes.
2:30 > Scott sends in several wide hooks to the mid-section.

2:39 > Scott backs off, and backs up across the Ring to the right-side Ropes.
2:45 > Both fighters exchange light-punches on the inside until the Bell.
3:00 > 'Bell'

Round 2 ........ Leon Spinks {5-4}

Leon Spinks vs. Scott LeDoux

Round 3 >

0:05 > Leon comes out aggressive, and wings away with a few fast combinations.
0:12 > Scott backs to the back Ropes.
0:22 > The fighters move to Center-Ring.
0:24 > Leon is fast with his punches, as he is out-speeding Scott.

0:27 > Scott moves to the left-side Ropes.
0:29 > Scott fires in a 'heavy' left-right to the body.
0:35 > Leon rallies, and drives Scott to the back Ropes.
0:44 > Scott starts digging to the body.

1:02 > Leon is forced backwards, to the right-side Ropes.
1:05 > Scott smashes '2' left-hands into Leon's mid-section.
1:15 > Leon is driven into the front-right Corner.
1:18 > Scott is now mauling Leon, and pounding his body.

1:30 > The fighters move out to Center-Ring.
1:33 > Both exchange.
1:38 > Scott backs up to the front Ropes.
1:44 > Scott is looking to counter.

1:54 > Scott 'bull-rushes' Leon and mauls him again.
1:56 > Scott drives Leon into the right-side Ropes.
2:00 > Both trade good punches.
2:10 > Scott backs up to the left-side Ring area.

2:12 > Scott unloads with a 'right-left-right' to Leon's chin, and rocks him on his heels.
2:16 > Leon tries to counter, but misses.
2:18 > Scott lands a good left-hook to the chin.
2:20 > Leon is backed up into the front-right Corner.

2:37 > Scott is now brawling, and has taken command of the Round.
2:40 > Scott slams Leon with left-hooks into the mid-section.
2:48 > Leon moves to the back-right Ring area.
2:53 > Both fighters are in tight and exchange

2:58 > Scott 'caps off' the Round by landing a thudding right-hand into the left-side of Leon's body.
3:00 > 'Bell'

Round 3 ........... Scott LeDoux {5-4}

Leon Spinks vs. Scott LeDoux

Round 4 >

0:05 > Leon comes out stalking.
0:07 > Scott backs up to the back-right Corner.
0:08 > Leon scores with '2' left-jabs.
0:10 > Scott sends out a stiff left-hand.

0:11 > Leon side-steps and moves in close, and delivers a short left-hook into Scott's face.
0:13 > The fighters clinch at the back-right Ring area.
0:17 > Leon backs out to Center-Ring.
0:19 > Scott sends out a 'pawing' left-hand.

0:25 > Scott moves to the front Ropes.
0:27 > Leon steps in, and lands a 'crisp' left-hook to Scott's jaw.
0:30 > Scott starts working Leon's body with short power-punches.
0:35 > Leon lands a fast 'right-left-right'.

0:44 > Scott moves to the right-side Ropes.
0:46 > Leon lands a good short right-uppercut to Scott's chin.
0:54 > Scott is pawing with measuring left-hands.
1:04 > Scott moves into the front-right Corner.

1:06 > The fighters clinch.
1:15 > Scott moves to the front Ropes, and delivers '2' left-hands to Leon's head.
1:17 > Leon counters with a 'double' left-hand, and a quick straight-right to Scott's chin.
1:21 > Scott digs a good left-hook into Leon's body.

1:28 > Leon moves out to Center-Ring.
1:29 > Leon scores with a good left-hook to the head.
1:30 > Scott counters with left-hands to both the head and body.
1:32 > Both exchanges left-jabs.

1:34 > Scott moves over to the right-side Ropes.
1:35 > Leon steps in, and lands a fast 'right-left-right'.
1:37 > Scott pulls down on Leon's head.

1:42 > The fighters move to Center-Ring.
1:44 > Scott lands a 'double' left-hand.
1:53 > Leon moves backwards to the back Ropes, and is doing nothing.
2:00 > {Leon's cornerman} Sam Solomon yells at Leon > "Get off the ropes Leon."

2:03 > Scott lands a good left-hook to the head.
2:09 > Both trade 'medium' power-punches.
2:11 > Scott bull-rushes Leon, and drives his shoulder into Leon.
2:12 > Leon is driven backwards into the right-side Ropes.

2:20 > Both fighters are looking for an opening, and neither are punching.
2:33 > Scott backs off, and moves to the left-side Ring area trying to bait Leon in.
2:36 > Scott is now leaning with his back on the left-side Ropes.
2:39 > Leon attacks, but 'misses' with a right-left.

2:42 > Leon backs out to Center-Ring as Scott moves out.
2:45 > Scott lands a 'left-right-left'.
2:50 > Scott pushes Leon back and towards back Ring area.
2:53 > Scott lands a 'light' left hand while moving forward.
2:56 > Leon lands a good left-hook to the body.
2:57 > Scott slams Leon with a hard 'right-left' to the body, while pushing him into the back Ropes.

3:00 > 'Bell'

Round 4 .......... 'Even' {5-5}

Leon Spinks vs. Scott LeDoux

Round 5 >

Before the Round starts, Referee - Carlos Padilla instructs Scott LeDoux's corner to remove the excess 'Vasoline' on Scott's face.

0:02 > Leon comes out aggressive, and starts to slam away.
0:05 > Scott immediately moves to the back Ropes, and covers up.
0:12 > Leon is 'wild' with his right-hand punches.
0:18 > Scott moves over to the back-right Corner.

0:22 > The fighters clinch.
0:29 > Leon backs off, and moves to Center-Ring.
0:35 > Scott lands '3' good left-hands to Leon's head.
0:40 > Scott moves to front Ropes.

0:44 > Scott 'paws' with left-hands as Leon is stalking.
0:55 > Scott moves over to the front-left Corner.
0:58 > Scott scores with a 'left-right'.
1:01 > Leon wings in a sharp 'right-left' to the head.

1:03 > Scott moves to his left, to the back-left Ropes.
1:05 > Leon is 'smartly' left-jabbing his way in.
1:09 > As Leon gets in close, Scott ties him up.
1:12 > Scott lands a good left-hook to the body.

1:13 > Leon comes back with a good left-hook to the head.
1:14 > Leon rips in a fast 'left-right-left' as Scott is backed up on the Ropes and covering up.
1:20 > Both are trading with good punches at the back-left Ring area.
1:25 > Scott 'bulls' into Leon, and pushes him out near Center-Ring.

1:30 > Scott lands a good lead right-hand to the chin.
1:32 > Leon comes back with a fast 'right-left' to the head.
1:34 > Scott bulls Leon into the left-side Ropes.
1:36 > Scott slams a 'hard' right-hand into the left-side of Leon's body.

1:36 > Leon's legs buckle, and he is hurt.
1:38 > Scott whips in a right to the head, and a left-hook to the body.
1:40 > Leon bends over, to cover up.
1:43 > Scott leans in on Leon.

1:45 > Scott backs off.
1:46 > Leon sticks out his left-arm straight, to hold Scott at bay.
1:49 > Scott scores with a big-sweeping left-hook to the chin.
1:53 > Scott moves in, and leans on Leon.

1:57 > Scott lands another sweeping left-hook.
2:00 > Leon gets off the Ropes, and scores with a 'sharp' right-hand lead.
2:02 > Scott scores with a short right-hand to the head.
2:04 > Scott backs up to the front Ropes.

2:06 > Leon moves in, and fires with a 'wild-flurry'.
2:09 > The fighters get in close, but neither punch as they both are 'resting'.
2:13 > Scott lands with a left-hook to the body.
2:15 > Scott slides over to the front-left Corner.

2:16 > Leon follows, and walks straight in.
2:17 > Scott unloads with a 'right-left-right'.
2:18 > Leon comes back with a hard left-hook to the body.
2:18 > Leon misses 'high' with a right-hand.

2:20 > Leon scores with a short-left to the body.
2:23 > Scott is now along the left-side Ropes.
2:28 > The fighters clinch.
2:30 > Scott moves to the back Ropes.

2:32 > Leon walks in, and unloads with a 'right-left'.
2:35 > Leon comes back with a sharp 'left-right'.
2:38 > Leon adds in another 'right-left'.
2:39 > Scott digs in with a left-hook to the body.

2:42 > The action lulls, as Scott backs up towards the front Ring area.
2:47 > Leon scores with right-uppercut.
2:49 > Scott backs up to the front Ropes.
2:51 > Leon is 'wild' with a right-hand.

2:52 > Scott spins out off the Ropes.
2:54 > Scott bangs in a 'left-left-right' to the body.
2:57 > Scott swings, but misses with a big-sweeping left-hook as Leon backs up to the right-front Ring area.
3:00 > 'Bell'

Round 5 .......... 'Even' {5-5}

Leon Spinks vs. Scott LeDoux

Round 6 >

0:02 > Both meet at Center-Ring.
0:07 > Both are looking for an opening.
0:09 > Scott lands a left-jab to the head.
0:11 > Leon presses, and forces Scott to back up to the back Ropes.

0:13 > Scott catches Leon coming forward with a 'left-right-left-left'.
0:15 > Leon comes back with a 'hard' right-hand to the body.
0:16 > Scott counters with '2' left-hands to the body.
0:20 > Scott is 'digging' to the body, bending Leon over.

0:23 > Scott moves over to the right-side Ropes.
0:25 > Scott pushes Leon off, and out away from the Ropes.
0:37 > Leon scores with a good left-hook to the chin.
0:41 > Scott comes back with '4' left-jabs to the head, while moving to the front Ropes.

0:44 > Both exchange good left-jabs.
0:55 > Leon hammers Scott with '7' sharp punches to the head while he's backed up on the front Ropes.
1:00 > Scott pushes Leon off, and out to Center-Ring.
1:08 > Both are Center-Ring, but are not punching.

1:19 > Scott lands a right to the head, and a left to the body.
1:23 > Leon moves in close.
1:25 > Scott pushes Leon off, and into the right-side Ropes.
1:27 > Leon tries to come off the Ropes.

1:28 > Scott lands a 'big' looping right-hand to the jaw.
1:29 > Leon looks hurt, and leans back into the right-side Ropes.
1:32 > Scott moves in, and slams in a 'right-left-right' into Leon.
1:34 > Scott digs in a 'right-left' to the body.

1:39 > Leon recovers, and attempts a big right-uppercut to the chin, but misses.
1:40 > Scott backs off, as Leon comes off the right-side Ropes.
1:42 > Scott catches Leon with a 'left-right' to the head.
1:44 > Scott circles 180* to the back-right Ring area.

1:45 > Leon moves in, and lands a good 'left-right' to the head.
1:48 > Scott is on the right-back Ropes.
1:52 > Both are in close, but neither are punching.
1:54 > Scott moves Leon to the back Ropes.

1:55 > Scott lands '2' left-hands to the body.
1:56 > Leon counters with a 'hard' left-hook to the body.
1:57 > Both trade left-hands.
1:59 > Scott moves to the right-side Ropes.

2:00 > The fighters 'clinch'.
2:03 > The fighters move to Center-Ring.
2:08 > Both are looking for an opening.
2:16 > Both exchange left-jabs.

2:22 > The action is sloppy, as both 'grapple'.
2:29 > Scott lands a good right-hand to the body.
2:31 > Leon scores with a sharp left-hand to the head.
2:33 > Leon moves to the back Ropes.

2:35 > Leon catches Scott coming in with a 'sharp' straight left-hand to the face.
2:41 > Scott backs off, and backs up to the front Ropes.
2:46 > Both exchange with hard-punches to the head.
2:50 > Scott scores with a 'good' overhand right to the head.

2:51 > Scott lands a 'hard' left-hook to the body.
2:53 > Leon is not punching, and looks a bit tired..
2:58 > Scott lands with a good left-hand to the body.
3:00 > 'Bell'

Round 6 ........... Scott LeDoux {5-4}

Leon Spinks vs. Scott LeDoux

After 6-Rounds the bout is all square.

Round 7 >

0:03 > Leon is quick to Center-Ring.
0:05 > Leon presses forward.
0:07 > Scott moves to the back-right Corner.
0:10 > Leon fires in '5' fast left-jabs to Scott's head.

0:12 > Scott counters with '3' left-jabs to Leon's head.
0:16 > Scott moves to the right-side Ropes.
0:17 > Leon lands a good chopping right-hand to Scott's left ear.
0:19 > Scott lands a good counter left-hook.

0:22 > Leon unleashes a lightning-fast '7-Punch' flurry.
0:24 > Scott covers up in the back-right Corner.
0:27 > Scott weathers the onslaught, and moves out to Center-Ring as Leon backs up.
0:39 > There is 'no action' for 12-Seconds.

0:40 > Scott backs up to the front-right Corner.
0:41 > Leon 'misses' with a long right-hand lead.
0:45 > Scott lands a 'right-left' to the body.
0:48 > Scott paws with '4' left-jabs.

0:52 > Leon paws with '2' left-jabs.
0:54 > Scott counters with a 'left-right' to the head.
0:58 > Leon comes back with a hard '3-Punch' combination to the head.
1:02 > Leon unloads with a hard 'left-right' to the head.

1:05 > Leon comes back with another hard '3-Punch' combination to the head.
1:07 > Scott pushes Leon out to Center-Ring.
1:12 > Leon pushes Scott back into the front-right Corner, and unloads with 'left-right' to the head.
1:15 > Scott 'misses' with '2' big-sweeping left-hooks.

1:20 > Scott moves out of the right-front Corner.
1:27 > Scott again backs up into the front-right Corner.
1:29 > Leon follows Scott in.
1:31 > Scott unloads with a quick 'left-right-left-left'.

1:39 > Scott pushes Leon across the Ring, and into the left-side Ropes.
1:47 > With his back on the left-side Ropes, Leon unleashes a hard '3-Punch' combination into Scott's head.
1:49 > Both circle 180*.
1:51 > The fighters are at Center-Ring.

1:53 > Scott backs up into the left-side Ropes.
1:54 > Scott is attempting to 'bait' Leon into coming forward.
1:55 > Leon walks in with his hands a bit low.
1:57 > Scott unloads, and lands a 'tremendous' overhand-right into Leon's jaw.

1:59 > Scott digs in with a 'left-right' to the body.
2:01 > Scott slides back, to the back-left Ring area.
2:02 > Leon follows.
2:03 > Scott lets go with a big looping right-hand that catches Leon 'flush' on the jaw.

2:03 > Leon is 'hurt'.
2:05 > Scott slams Leon with a left to the body.
2:07 > Leon moves backwards into the left-side Ropes.
2:09 > Scott steps in.

2:11 > Scott digs a hard 'right-left' to the body.
2:14 > Scott steps back, and tries to 'lure' Leon off the Ropes.
2:18 > Scott lands with another right-hand to the head.
2:21 > Scott fires in a left-hook to the head.

2:25 > Scott digs in a right-hand to the body.
2:30 > Leon stalls Scott, and scores with a straight right-hand to the head.
2:32 > Scott backs off, and moves to the back Ropes.
2:33 > Leon scores with a straight right-hand to the head.

2:35 > Scott backs up to the right-side Ropes.
2:37 > Scott scores with '2' left-hands as Leon walks in.
2:38 > Leon is too late to counter.
2:41 > Leon steps forward, and lands a sharp 'right-left' to the head.

2:43 > Scott lands a left-jab.
2:44 > Scott lands a left to the body, and a right to the head.
2:48 > Leon steps in, and fires a hard 'right-left-right' into Scott's face.
2:50 > Scott leans back on the right-side Ropes.

2:52 > Scott pushes Leon off.
2:54 > Leon tries to hold.
2:56 > Leon's legs look like they are going.
2:58 > Scott moves out to Center-Ring.

3:00 > 'Bell'

Round 7 ........... 'Even' {5-5}

Leon Spinks vs. Scott LeDoux

Round 8 >

0:01 > Both quickly move to Center-Ring.
0:03 > Leon takes the aggressive-role, and presses Scott.
0:05 > Scott moves backwards to the left-side Ropes.
0:07 > Leon moves in.

0:09 > Scott fires off a quick 'right-left', but misses.
0:11 > Both exchange with '3' left-jabs.
0:13 > Leon catches Scott with a 'jarring' right-hand to the point of his chin.
0:15 > Scott counters back with a 'left-right'.

0:16 > Scott moves off the Ropes.
0:18 > Scott moves to the back-left Corner.
0:19 > Leon fires in '3' left-jabs as he walks in towards Scott.
0:21 > Leon adds in '2' stiff left-hands to Scott's head.

0:23 > Leon whips in a big overhand-right to Scott's head.
0:23 > Scott is leaning back in the back-left Corner.
0:25 > Scott comes back with a left-hook to the head.
0:27 > The fighters 'clinch'.

0:29 > Scott pushes Leon out to Center-Ring.
0:31 > Scott backs up to the right-ide Ropes.
0:32 > Leon follows.
0:33 > Scott unloads with a 'big' overhand-right to Leon's jaw.

0:34 > Leon is stunned for a 'flash'.
0:36 > Leon 'attacks', and delivers '3' hard-punches.
0:38 > Scott is backed up in the back-right Corner.
0:42 > Scott counters with a short right-uppercut to the chin.

0:43 > Leon backs into the back-right Ropes.
0:44 > Scott slams in a left-hook to the mid-section.
0:47 > Scott is mauling Leon.
0:49 > Leon counters, and scores with a 'left-right' into Scott's chest.

0:51 > The fighters 'clinch'.
0:57 > The fighters 'break' at Center-Ring.
0:59 > Leon is short with a left-hand.
1:00 > Scott backs up to the front-left Corner.

1:04 > The fighters 'clinch'.
1:07 > Scott pushes Leon out to Center-Ring.
1:13 > Scott lands a series of 'light' lefts-and-rights while inside.
1:16 > Scott forces Leon backwards, to the right-side Ropes.

1:19 > Leon lands '2' light left-hands to the head.
1:22 > Leon grabs at Scott's head, while leaning on the right-side Ropes.
1:23 > The fighters 'clinch'.
1:26 > The fighters break, and move to Center-Ring.

1:28 > Scott moves to the back Ropes.
1:30 > Scott fires in a 'left-right-left' to the body as Leon steps in.
1:32 > Leon is 'slow' with his punches now.
1:34 > Leon fires in a 'hard' right-left.

1:37 > Scott moves to the left-side Ropes, and scores with '2' left-hands to the body.
1:40 > Leon moves to the back Ropes and looks 'tired'.

1:44 > Leon moves of the Ropes, and to Center-Ring.
1:46 > Leon lands a left-jab.
1:47 > Scott is 'loading-up'.
1:48 > Both exchange left-jabs.

1;49 > Scott moves to the right-side Ropes.
1:50 > Leon fires in hard right-hand to Scott's left shoulder.
1:53 > Scott pushes Leon to the back-center Ropes.
1:58 > Scott slams in '2' left-hands into the body while leaning on Leon.

2:00 > Scott attacks with a 'left-right-left-right' to the body.
2:04 > Leon is trying grab-and-hold.
2:07 > Scott moves to the back-right Corner.
2:11 > Leon lands with a 'grazing' right-left to the head.

2:13 > The fighters clinch.
2:21 > The fighters move to Center-Ring as the action 'lulls'.
2:22 > Scott is wide with a right-hand.
2:23 > Scott comes back with hard left-hand underneath.

2:24 > Leon is short with a counter right-hand.
2:25 > Scott moves to the back Ropes, and clinches as Leon moves in.
2:30 > Scott pushes Leon out to Center-Ring.
2:31 > Scott scores with a left-hand.

2:32 > Leon comes back with a 'left-right'.
2:34 > Leon pushes Scott into the front-right Corner.
2:36 > Scott fires in with a 'left-right-left'.
2:38 > Leon moves over to the right-side Ropes.

2:40 > Leon wings in a right-uppercut while leaning back on the Ropes.
2:41 > Leon scores with a hard left-hook while on the inside.
2:43 > Leon is 'slow' with a left-right.
2:44 > Scott counters with a right-hand lead to the head.

2:46 > Scott moves backwards to the front Ropes.
2:48 > Leon moves in, and 'misses' with a right-hand lead.
2:49 > Scott misses with a 'right-left'.
2:51 > Scott moves in close and mauls Leon.

2:54 > Scott pushes Leon into the right-side Ropes near the front-right Corner.
2:58 > Scott is throwing 'light' but busy punches inside.
3:00 > 'Bell'

Round 8 ........... Scott LeDoux {5-4}