Muhammad Ali vs. Leon Spinks September 15, 1978, for the World Boxing Association and Lineal Heavyweight Champion titles. Ali regained the title with a Unanimous Decision over Spinks. Confirmed bouts: Muhammad Ali vs. Leon Spinks Muhammad Ali vs. Leon Spinks was the World Boxing Council professional boxing match contested on February 15, 1978 in Las Vegas, Nevada for the Undisputed Heavyweight Championship. After his unanimous decision victory against Earnie Shavers, Muhammad Ali decided to face 1976 Olympic Gold medalist Leon Spinks, knowing that he'd have to face Ken Norton for the fourth time or lose his WBC belt, after the No 1 ranked Norton beat
Tom Spinks Tom Spinks Tom Spinks (born 11 July 1975) is a British former professional tennis player. Spinks, a right-handed player from Norfolk, was the highest ranked player to compete at the 1999 Wimbledon Championships, after receiving entry to the main draw as a wildcard. He lost in the first round to Switzerland's Lorenzo Manta in a two hour and 42 minute long four-set match. Spinks came from 2–5 down to claim the first set in a tiebreak, then lost further tiebreaks in the next two sets, before the Swiss player took the fourth 6–2. As a doubles player, Spinks played in