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Michael Spinks(I)

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Michael Spinks in Speed Zone (1989)
Michael Spinks (born July 13, 1956) is an American former professional boxer who competed from 1977 to 1988. He held world championships in two weight classes, including the undisputed light heavyweight title from 1983 to 1985, and the lineal heavyweight title from 1985 to 1988. As an amateur he won a gold medal in the middleweight division at the 1976 Summer Olympics.
BornJuly 13, 1956
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    • Awards
      • 1 win total

    Known for

    Speed Zone (1989)
    Speed Zone
    4.5
    • Bachelor
    • 1989
    Sherman Hemsley and Isabel Sanford in The Jeffersons (1975)
    The Jeffersons
    7.5
    TV Series
    • Michael Spinks
    The White Girl (1990)
    The White Girl
    5.2
    • Self
    • 1990
    ABC's Wide World of Sports (1961)
    ABC's Wide World of Sports
    7.7
    TV Series
    • Self - boxer

    Credits

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    Actor

    • Speed Zone (1989)
      Speed Zone
      4.5
      • Bachelor
      • 1989
    • Sherman Hemsley and Isabel Sanford in The Jeffersons (1975)
      The Jeffersons
      7.5
      TV Series
      • Michael Spinks
      • 1985

    Personal details

    • Height
      • 6′ 2½″ (1.89 m)
    • Born
      • July 13, 1956
      • St. Louis, Missouri, USA
    • Spouse
      • Flo AnthonyJanuary 2026 - August 6, 2026 (her death)
    • Children
      • Michelle Spinks
    • Parents
        Leon Spinks Sr
    • Relatives
        Karen Spinks Sharkin(Sibling)
    • Publicity listings
      • 3 Magazine Cover Photos

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      Middleweight boxing gold medalist, 1976 Olympic Games.
    • Nickname
      • The Spinks Jinx

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