Leon Spinks vs. Muhammad Ali II John Tate and Gerrie Coetzee for the vacant WBA title. "We knew Muhammad Ali was going to retire," Arum said, "but as long as he delayed, I couldn't make definite plans." However, in October 1980 Ali returned to face WBC Champion Larry Holmes but was stopped by TKO in the 10th round. He then retired for good after a lackluster loss to Trevor Berbick in December 1981, thus making this fight the final win in Ali's career. Leon Spinks vs. Muhammad Ali II Leon Spinks vs. Muhammad Ali II, was a professional boxing match contested on September 15, 1978 in
LaMar Clark bouts 27 were against boxers making their professional debut. His last fight was on April 19, 1961 against Muhammad Ali, then known as Cassius Clay. Ali knocked out Clark in the 2nd round breaking his nose. Clark retired after his fight with Ali. Clark died on November 5, 2006. LaMar Clark LaMar Clark (December 1, 1934 – November 5, 2006) was an American professional boxer who fought as a heavyweight boxer. He was active from 1958 to 1961 and fought a recorded 46 times in his 3 year-career. Clark has the current record of most consecutive knockouts at 44 (including