Spinks, who was crowned at the 1976 Montreal Olympics, had been battling prostate cancer for years.
UNITED STATES – The former world and Olympic champion, Leon Spinks, Who would have surprised the legendary Muhammad Ali when he dethroned as world heavyweight champion in 1978, he died at the age of 67, the company Firm PR reported.
Spinks, who was crowned at the 1976 Montreal Olympics, had been battling prostate cancer for years.
The President of the World Boxing Council, Mauricio Sulaimán, He sent his condolences to the family through social media.
Spinks surprise Ali in 1978 for removing the belts of the World Boxing Association and World Boxing Council by way of points.
In revenge, Ali took revenge by regaining the title of the Association, which was his last victory as a professional.