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
Mike Tyson vs. Michael Spinks he told his trainer Kevin Rooney: "you know, I'm gonna hurt this guy." Tyson attacked Spinks from the opening bell, landing a solid left hook in the first ten seconds and forcing Spinks to cover up. Spinks clinched and was driven back to the ropes by another Tyson attack. He moved off the ropes but Tyson trapped him again; a left uppercut and a right hand to the body forced Spinks to take a knee after a minute, which marked the second time Spinks had been knocked down in his professional career since Braxton during the eighth round of their