Former World Heavyweight Champion Leon Spinks, Jr. dies at 67

LAS VEGAS- Former World Heavyweight Champion Leon Spinks, Jr. has died at the age of 67.

The former boxer had been battling prostate, and other cancers for about 5 years before he died.

His wife was reportedly by his side when he died, and visitation was limited due to COVID-19 but some of his family were there.

Leon beat Muhammad Ali on February 15, 1978, in Las Vegas, and became the undisputed World Heavyweight Boxing champion.

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