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Michael Spinks "Jinx" is an American professional boxer with a 31-1-0 record. 21 of those wins came by knockout (68% KO rate).

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MichaelSpinks

“Jinx”

Michael Spinks

31

Wins21 KO · 68%

1

Loss

0

Draws32 tracked bouts

Height
6′2″
Reach
76″
Stance
Orthodox
Tracked since
Apr 16, 1977
Title reigns
6 reigns
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WWWWL
Current streak
L1
Layoff
38.3 years
Last bout
L to Mike Tyson · KO · R1 · Jun 27, 1988

Title Reigns

6 reigns
Reigns
6
Divisions
2
Bodies
4
Longest · WBA Light Heavyweight
4 yr 2 mo

Heavyweight

2 reigns
BodyHeldLength
IBFSep 1985 – Feb 19871 yr 5 mo
RingSep 1985 – Jun 19882 yr 9 mo

Light Heavyweight

4 reigns
BodyHeldLength
IBFFeb 1984 – Sep 19851 yr 6 mo
RingMar 1983 – Sep 19852 yr 6 mo
WBCMar 1983 – Sep 19852 yr 6 mo
WBAJul 1981 – Sep 19854 yr 2 mo

Complete Fight History

Showing 32 of 32

1988

JUN 27L toMike Tyson· KO · R1Convention Hall · AC31-1

1987

JUN 15d.Gerry Cooney· TKO · R5Convention Hall · AC31-0

1986

SEP 6d.Steffen Tangstad· TKO · R4LV Hilton · LV30-0

APR 19d.Larry Holmes· SDLV Hilton · LV29-0

1985

SEP 21d.Larry Holmes· UDRiviera · LV28-0

JUN 6d.Jim MacDonald· TKO · R8Riviera · LV27-0

FEB 23d.David Sears· TKO · R3Sands · AC26-0

1984

FEB 25d.Eddie Davis· UDSteel Pier · AC25-0

1983

NOV 25d.Oscar Rivadeneira· TKO · R10Pacific Coliseum · Vancouver24-0

MAR 18d.Dwight Muhammad Qawi· UDConvention Hall · AC23-0

1982

SEP 18d.Johnny Davis· TKO · R9Sands · AC22-0

JUN 12d.Jerry Celestine· TKO · R8Playboy Hotel and Casino · AC21-0

APR 11d.Murray Sutherland· TKO · R8Playboy Hotel and Casino · AC20-0

FEB 13d.Mustafa Wasajja· TKO · R6Playboy Hotel and Casino · AC19-0

1981

NOV 7d.Vonzell Johnson· TKO · R7Playboy Hotel and Casino · AC18-0

JUL 18d.Eddie Mustafa Muhammad· UDLas Vegas · Nevada17-0

MAR 28d.Marvin Johnson· KO · R4Steel Pier · AC16-0

JAN 24d.Willie Taylor· TKO · R8Martin Luther King Arena · Philly15-0

1980

OCT 18d.Yaqui López· TKO · R7Atlantic City · New Jersey14-0

AUG 2d.David Conteh· TKO · R9Riverside Centroplex · Baton Rouge13-0

MAY 4d.Murray Sutherland· UDConcord Resort Hotel · Thompson12-0

FEB 24d.Ramon Ranquello· TKO · R6Steel Pier · AC11-0

FEB 1d.Johnny Wilburn· UDLouisville Gardens · Louisville10-0

1979

NOV 24d.Marc Hans· TKO · R1Metropolitan Sports Center · Bloomington9-0

1978

DEC 15d.Eddie Phillips· KO · R4Westchester County Center · White Plains8-0

FEB 15d.Tom Bethea· UDLV Hilton · LV7-0

1977

OCT 22d.Gary Summerhays· UDThe Aladdin · LV6-0

SEP 13d.Ray Elson· KO · R1Grand Olympic Auditorium · LA5-0

AUG 23d.Jasper Brisbane· TKO · R2Spectrum · Philly4-0

JUN 1d.Joe Borden· KO · R2Forum · Montreal3-0

MAY 7d.Luis Rodríguez· UDKiel Auditorium · St. Louis2-0

APR 16d.Eddie Benson· TKO · R1The Aladdin · LV1-0

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Common Questions

What is Michael Spinks's professional boxing record?
Michael Spinks's professional record is 31-1, with 21 knockouts.
Has Michael Spinks lost a fight?
Yes. Michael Spinks has lost 1 professional fight and holds a 31-1 record.
When is Michael Spinks's next fight?
Michael Spinks does not have a scheduled fight on the books.
Is Michael Spinks retired?
Michael Spinks has not fought in over 38 years and has no scheduled bout — no official retirement has been recorded.