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.


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