- Born
- Died
- Nickname
- Neon Leon
- Height6′ 1″ (1.85 m)
- Leon Spinks was born on July 11, 1953 in St. Louis, Missouri, USA. He was an actor and producer, known for Untitled Leon Spinks Project, Risen (2010) and The Prize Fighter (2003). He was married to Brenda Glur, Betty Wilson and Nova Bush. He died on February 5, 2021 in Henderson, Nevada, USA.
- SpousesBrenda Glur(October 9, 2011 - February 5, 2021) (his death)Betty Wilson(1988 - 2004) (divorced, 1 child)Nova Bush(May 21, 1974 - 1982) (divorced)
- ChildrenLeon Spinks IIIDarrell Spinks
- ParentsLeon Spinks SrKay Francis Spinks
- RelativesMichael Spinks(Sibling)Leland Spinks(Sibling)Charles Spinks(Sibling)Lionel Spinks(Sibling)Karen Spinks Sharkin(Sibling)Evan MacDonald(Sibling)Eddie Brooks(Sibling)Patricia Spinks(Sibling)Michelle Spinks(Niece or Nephew)
- He and his younger brother Michael Spinks were Olympic boxing champions.
- 15 February 1978 - Won the WBA and WBC Heavyweight Title beating Muhammad Ali by split decision in only his 8th pro fight.
- 31 October 1982 - Won the NABF Cruiserweight Title beating Jesse Burnett by split decision.
- Two time WBC Continental Americas Heavyweight Champion: 13 December 1985 - Beating Kip Kane by TKO round 8 28 April 1987 - Beating Jeff Jordan by Split Decision
- Pro Boxing Record 26 Wins - 17 Defeats - 3 Draws - 14 KOs
- I know a lot of people think I'm dumb. Well, at least I ain't no educated fool.
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