Leon Spinks vs. Muhammad Ali II

Leon Spinks vs. Muhammad Ali II, was a professional boxing match contested on September 15, 1978, in New Orleans for the WBA and The Ring heavyweight championships.

Leon Spinks vs. Muhammad Ali II
DateSeptember 15, 1978
VenueSuperdome, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Title(s) on the lineWBA and The Ring heavyweight titles
Tale of the tape
Boxer Leon Spinks Muhammad Ali
Nickname Neon The Greatest
Hometown St. Louis, Missouri Louisville, Kentucky
Purse $3,750,000 $3,250,000
Pre-fight record 7–0–1 (5 KO) 55–3 (37 KO)
Height 6 ft 1 in (185 cm) 6 ft 3 in (191 cm)
Weight 201 lb (91 kg) 221 lb (100 kg)
Style Orthodox Orthodox
Recognition WBA and The Ring heavyweight champion Two-time undisputed heavyweight champion
Result
Ali won by 15th round unanimous decision.
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