Michael Spinks of the two brothers, Leon was at that time the big shooting star, a television staple of ABC Sports, on his way to a shot at heavyweight champion Muhammad Ali. Michael had their mother to care for, and he was intent on helping Leon prepare for Ali. All of this pushed Michael's career to the back burner. It was Butch Lewis in 1977 who convinced Michael to turn professional. Below are the results of Michael Spinks, a middleweight boxer from the United States who competed at the 1976 Montreal Olympics: From Mt Scott Community Center in Portland, Oregon. Spinks then
Tommy Spinks Spinks this way: Every person in their formative years, needs a good solid role model. Someone they can look up to, someone who does all the right things -- Tommy was that person to me. He was a hard worker, the last to leave the practice field. Smart, friendly, sincere and truly liked and admired by everyone who met him. There was something about him that made you want to be around him and be his friend, a quality few of us have but wished we did. Tommy Spinks Thomas Allen Spinks, known as Tommy Spinks (October 29, 1948 –