Leon Spinks
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Biography: Former world heavyweight boxing champion who beat Muhammad Ali in the ring on a split decision. He later lost the rematch.
Department: Acting
Place of Birth: St. Louis, Missouri, USA
Birthday: July 11, 1953
Deathday: February 05, 2021
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Gender: Male
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The Prize Fighter
Overview: After a life of hard knocks and wrong turns, boxer Ed Jones gets a second chance at fulfilling his life long dream of a World Boxing Championship. With the help of veteran promoter, Arliss King and the guidance of a former champ, Ed embarks on the come back of a lifetime. When Ed starts winning and with his popularity soaring, he draws the attention of an unscrupulous fight promoter, White Ferguson. Although tempted by promises of big money and boxing glory, Ed makes a decision to remain loyal to Arliss. His dream in sight, Ed is on top of the world and at the top of his game.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 2003-01-01
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Muhammad and Larry
Overview: In October of 1980 Muhammad Ali was preparing to fight for an unprecedented fourth heavyweight title against his friend and former sparring partner Larry Holmes. To say that the great Ali was in the twilight of his career would be generous; most of his admiring fans, friends and fight scribes considered his bravado delusional. What was left for him to prove? In the weeks of training before the fight, documentarians Albert and David Maysles took an intimate look at Ali trying to convince the world and perhaps himself, that he was still “The Greatest.” At the same time, they documented the mild-mannered and undervalued champion Holmes as he confidently prepared to put an end to the career of a man for whom he had an abiding and deep affection
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2009-10-27
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Larry Holmes vs. Leon Spinks
Overview: Larry Holmes defends his WBC heavyweight crown for the 10th time from challenger Leon Spinks on June 12th, 1981 at Joe Louis Arena, Detroit, Michigan. Larry's record at the time of the fight was 37 wins to 0 losses. The fight was billed as a tribute to Joe Louis, who died two months earlier.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1981-06-12
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In the Company of Kings
Overview: In the Company of Kings follows a fight fan's unforgettable journey into the dark heart of American boxing to talk to eight former World Champs and those closest to his hero, Muhammad Ali, about race, struggle, victory, defeat and picking yourself up off the canvas. Features Larry Holmes, Bernard Hopkins, Tim Witherspoon, Earnie Shavers, the Spinks brothers, Bob Arum and more.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2024-04-01
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Facing Ali
Overview: Ten of Muhammad Ali's former rivals pay tribute to the three-time world heavyweight champion.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2009-05-29
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Leon Spinks vs Muhammad Ali II
Overview: Leon Spinks vs. Muhammad Ali II, was a professional boxing match contested on September 15, 1978, in New Orleans for the WBA and Lineal Heavyweight Championships. The fight was estimated to have been watched by a record 2 billion viewers worldwide,in some 80 nations. Ali entered the rematch as a 2½ to 1 favorite. ABC televised the fight live in the United States. The network paid $5.3 million for the rights. An estimated audience of 90 million viewers watched the main event in the United States.The bout drew a 46.7 rating, meaning 46.7 percent of TV sets in the nation were tuned in. The attendance at the Superdome was 63,350 which at the time was the largest indoor attendance ever for a boxing match.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1978-09-15
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