Who won Ali vs Spinks 2?
Muhammad Ali
Ali defeated Spinks by 15th round Unanimous Decision. Leon Spinks vs. Muhammad Ali II, was a professional boxing match contested on September 15, 1978, in New Orleans for the WBA and Lineal Heavyweight Championships.
Who won Ali vs Spinks 1?
Spinks
Spinks defeated Ali by 15th round Split Decision. Muhammad Ali vs. Leon Spinks was a professional boxing match contested on February 15, 1978 in Las Vegas, Nevada, for the Undisputed Heavyweight Championship.
Who won the 3 fights between Ali and Frazier?
The bout is consistently regarded as one of the best and most brutal fights in boxing history, and was the culmination of a three-bout rivalry between the two fighters that Ali won, 2–1.
Why did Ali fight Spinks?
Spinks was somewhat of a surprise opponent for Ali as the then-24-year-old had just seven professional fights under his belt since winning the gold medal in the light heavyweight division at the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal.
Did Ali ever knock out Frazier?
On March 8, 1971, in the “Fight of the Century” at Madison Square Garden, Frazier landed a left hook in the 15th round that sent Ali careening to the canvas. The unbeaten Frazier won a unanimous decision as he handed Ali the first defeat of his pro career.
What did Joe Frazier died of?
Liver cancer
Joe Frazier/Cause of death
Frazier was diagnosed with liver cancer in late September 2011 and admitted to hospice care. He died of complications from the disease on November 7, 2011.