Comments Thread For: Leon Spinks, 67-Years-Old, Passes Away After Long Battle With Cancer

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Former world heavyweight champion Leon Spinks Jr. lost his five-year battle with prostate and other cancers, at the age of 67 on Friday, Feb. 5 at 8:15 PM. At the time of his passing his wife Brenda Glur Spinks was by his side. Due to COVID restrictions, only a few close friends and other family were present. Leon fought his battle with numerous illnesses resiliently, never losing his trademark smile.
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[RJJ-94-02=GOAT]

Terrific talent that despite a achieving a lot should have achieved a lot more.

RIP Champ...

[archiemoore1]

Rest in peace, Champ.

[Liondw]

God bless his soul. A fine fighter who made history. Condolences to his loved ones.

[Oldskoolg]

I remember watching him fight live back in the 70s. It was Ali vs Spinks 1978 that made me realise that boxing was my favourite sport. Rest in power champ

[kingstip9]

Very young. Rip champ. Did what others dream to do

[M111]

Spinks Ali 1 and then 2 were the first fights I remember watching when I was 8. Been a fan ever since. RIP champ. Thanks for the memories.

[Monty Fisto]

He will remain forever a part of history boxing.

The high water-mark of boxing history ended with Ali vs Spinks. Everything that came after was an attempt to recpature that former glory. Those two bouts marked an end to a monumental epoch that will likely never be repeated.

He had a tough life, left a lot of himself in the ring and I thank him for his contribution to the sport. Rest easy, Leon.

[GTaylor]

I had the privilege of meeting Leon while I lived in Vegas. Horrible news for the Boxing world!

[Southpawology]

RIP leon, blessings