Michael Spinks followed a smart route. After catching one big fish after another he knew when to stop and lived happily ever after.
@yoda1245 жыл бұрын
@Fußball-Matrix sadly no. Butch Lewis was just another scumbag promoter that stole most of mike spinks $26 million prize money.
@JohnGardnerKpt2 жыл бұрын
@@yoda124 Butch drained Spinks dry financially.
@mikael-naum44665 жыл бұрын
People forget this guy was the undisputed LHW champion and moved up and beat 48-0 larry holmes twice it was only prime tyson that beat him
@mark.s86994 жыл бұрын
Ya but watch the documentary about when Mike Tyson was punching holes in walls in the changing room before the fight and spinks took 20 mins in the changing room cz he was to scared to come out
@russiaprivjet4 жыл бұрын
Yeah mike was one of a kind. But spinks had his moments
@DGCCTV4 жыл бұрын
Exactly
@jrboyle96054 жыл бұрын
@@russiaprivjet Spinx was full of fear. He let fear beat him. Spinx was just as good as anyone else. Was a bad night for him. Just like fir anybody else. Cant win them all.
@wallacesteelersws4 жыл бұрын
In 30 seconds
@asiffmingeater85335 жыл бұрын
Michael Spinks = class
@deanthiessen73065 жыл бұрын
You said it man ,what a great champion and great person!
@LordDirus0073 жыл бұрын
Pure Class Stayed out of trouble. Quit when he still had his mind and was smart with his money. He is a true role model
@garycollier69502 жыл бұрын
@@LordDirus007 He was not smart with his money. He let Butch Lewis control his money and Butch stole most of it. Should have controlled his own money.
@muder09895 жыл бұрын
Michael looks good for his age. It always makes me happy to see a legend in good shape. Respect the former champ
@boofbafn2 жыл бұрын
I agree, its sad to see that most of these old legends are slurring their words and being noticeably affected by the wars they had in the ring.
@venicec33104 ай бұрын
He quit while he was ahead and all of his faculties intact
@dgray90203 жыл бұрын
My condolences to Michael Spinks, his brother Leon passed away earlier this evening from cancer..
@mikethomas21965 жыл бұрын
Mr spinks true warrior family of champions legends will live forever true gentleman .
@jamesburrell6775 жыл бұрын
He was an amazing fighter that dared to overachieve. He was never big enough to be a Heavyweight but sought out challenges and dared to be great.
@joekempel9324 жыл бұрын
A great light-heavyweight. He probably made a lot more money in his handful of heavyweight fights, though. I'm glad he still seems to be in good health.
@powerplay4real17410 ай бұрын
Yeah he was not a natural heavy weight but he could be Larry Holmes because of his youth and experience but Tyson was a whole different animal at that time Micheal Spinks is a Great Professional Fighter for certain ⚔️🏆⚔️
@ginelleamps5 жыл бұрын
I followed Michael Spinks from his first pro fight. He was amazing! My favorite light heavy of all time. Before the first Holmes fight during an interview Michael told the reporter “I’m not exactly suffering from a power shortage”!! He was humble when asked if he was going to win. With a big happy smile on his face he said; I’m just going to do the best I can and see what happens. No talking bs, just keeping it real. Huge respect! Michael is the man!!
@daveanaru30384 жыл бұрын
Michael Spinks and Bob Foster.....would've been EPIC.
@MB-hi2ef3 жыл бұрын
One of the greatest light heavyweights in history-- class act..
@yourenotperfect4339 Жыл бұрын
What a down to earth, gentle and sweet man. I'm glad I found this interview with Michael Spinks. He's truly an amazing human being!
@samboelguapo68265 жыл бұрын
Michael spinks seem a really good dude
@venom-dq4rb4 жыл бұрын
And you can tell all that from a KZfaq video
@Combustion473 жыл бұрын
Such a down to earth grounded Gent , really good to see Micheal is healthy and functioning well . A extremely good boxer in his day and not mentioned enough nowadays.
@alcottdevalte74405 жыл бұрын
Michael spinks was a good fighter, he beat holmes twice and should have gotten more credit.
@bigdaddy40695 жыл бұрын
He was one of the best and biggest punchers in light-heavyweight history years before holmes and tyson
@alcottdevalte74405 жыл бұрын
I agree. Holmes was loudmouthed and has never said anything good about anyone, he was great but people didn't want him as the champion. The heavyweight division was going downwards once ali retired until tyson came in 85. Spinks vs holyfield and holmes vs foreman and tyson vs foreman would have been good matchups.
@jamesiec17865 жыл бұрын
This is 1976 Olympic Gold Medalist. Undefeated Lightheavy champ. He cleaned out the division challenged Larry Holmes and beat him twice.
@alcottdevalte74405 жыл бұрын
Ann Clarke; michael spinks lost his wife sandy in a car crash in 83, they had a daughter together, he fought holmes in 85 and 86, you guys remember his manager butch lewis, he was a funny dude and arrogant while michael spinks is a nice guy.
@dantedlane25 жыл бұрын
@Samuel Young he beat Holmes Twice Babyyyyyyyy
@theboss2975 жыл бұрын
He sounds pretty good still
@Styles.rp255 жыл бұрын
Neil Armstrong he got out just in time 🙏🏽🙏🏽
@nickkozanas11473 жыл бұрын
Yeah thank God
@onlyme92545 жыл бұрын
Now that is a hat!
@pharoah12005 жыл бұрын
James Hoad , that's a boss hat🎩
@jasonwilson5565 жыл бұрын
Pharoah 1 nah that’s a pimp hat
@TheAngryCanadian4 жыл бұрын
@@jasonwilson556 a pimp is a boss p.i.m.p p.layer i.na m.anagment p.rofession
@lancecheek47474 жыл бұрын
@@TheAngryCanadian 💪
@CertifiedHuSTLer3 жыл бұрын
He got it from Eddie Levine's in st louis best n oldest hst store in usa trust me im from st louis its a st louis thang babbbbbbby
@nosherz5 жыл бұрын
Anyone able to overcome a significant natural size disadvantage & mix it with Larry Holmes for 30 rds had to be a top boxer and tough as old boots. Great to see that he still looks & sounds like he's in good health.
@madubaym5 жыл бұрын
nosherz His decimation of an even bigger Gerry Cooney was even more impressive.
@xX1ruthless4Xx3 жыл бұрын
“They’ll beat one us but they won’t beat both of us..” The love those brothers must have and had is amazing and the ability to rely on someone like that is beautiful. The Spinks brothers will always be remembered for the olympics in my family. My Dad always mentions that first before their actual careers and it goes to show it meant something to the the American people to win in boxing in any weigh class in those days.
@mwolf58955 жыл бұрын
As a kid in late 70s early 80s,I remember the spinks brothers being legends simply because they were in Olympics together and both got gold medals.
@nurvraxartproductions61455 жыл бұрын
Spinks a legend. Only 1 loss against an all time great, kept some money too. Underrated giant of light heavyweight and heavyweight boxing
@Bigben100k4 жыл бұрын
Had a horrible style tho!
@jrboyle96054 жыл бұрын
@@Bigben100k , no he did not. What r u talking about?
@boxingrobinson31995 жыл бұрын
Michael Spinks 🥊🥊Legend
@MadAngel2095 жыл бұрын
Next to Bob Foster, Michael Spinks was a devastating Light Heavyweight Champion.
@vshv91365 жыл бұрын
Archie Moore
@scottthurman36244 жыл бұрын
I agree. Bob Foster was great. Another LHW that couldnt handle the big guys. Spinks beat Holmes twice only because Holmes was past his prime and was ripe for Spinks. We all knew at the time that Tyson was way too powerful for Spinks and of course Tyson destroyed Holmes.
@scottthurman36244 жыл бұрын
@@vshv9136 What a great fighter Archie Moore was. Fight fans know of Archies tremendous skill. He moved up and down from LHW to HW many times and fought to an old age. Could have beat Marciano if he had been younger.
@vshv91364 жыл бұрын
Agree with the statement with regards to Marciano Scott. Bob Foster was great as well his speed and reach was tremendous. They were the blueprint for modern day cruiser weights
@iconcanadian99513 жыл бұрын
I’ve seen Michael in the olympics here in Montreal Canada 1976. So fit lean and mean God bless him 🙏🏼♥️🇨🇦
@dakotaclark50124 жыл бұрын
He said he beat me like he didn’t know me 😂😂😂
@logicalnetwork16115 жыл бұрын
Michael Spinks was a great boxer and should be given more credit. He was a superb stylist with knockout power.
@DGCCTV4 жыл бұрын
Aw! Maaan what a Treat The Spinks Jinx Michael Spinks. I love this dude. Straight up of the Project of St. Louis, MO. Him and his brother fought their way out of the Project to stardom. We are still very proud of them. 💯❤
@Bloufo5 жыл бұрын
The always classy Michael Spinks. One of if not The best LH champs of all-time.
@sliccric22665 жыл бұрын
Come on man, first thing you bring up is him getting smashed by tyson. Sure, that kinda is what he is known for but you could have mentioned his 2 wins over the great larry holmes first. Smh
@CoronaJoe5 жыл бұрын
the greatest true boxing fans know him most as the top 2-3 light heavyweights of all time actually. Not for losing in his mid 30’s, with bum knees, to a heavyweight.
@ryangraley75364 жыл бұрын
Thought the same thing, like wtf?
@curtizjamezjackson1113 жыл бұрын
@@CoronaJoe he was only 32 when he lost to mike tyson 32 is not out of your prime he beat Holmes 2 years before that fight he definitely was still in his prime and got crushed
@CoronaJoe3 жыл бұрын
@@curtizjamezjackson111 not a natural heavyweight, knee surgeries, scared shitless. Not a huge win, but still great to have on your record. So, 32 is not out of your prime, but I bet you make all sorts of out of his prime excuses for each and every Tyson loss?
@curtizjamezjackson1113 жыл бұрын
@@CoronaJoe but 32 is still your natural prime its just matter of if you train in that age or not
@jimmymundane1084 Жыл бұрын
Michael is a class act! An inspiration for all of us trying to "punch above our weight" in life's struggles.
@MrRoccoMarchegiano5 жыл бұрын
One seriously underrated ATG.
@tuner19729 ай бұрын
Two brothers both held sports. Biggest prize the world heavyweight title . pretty amazing and they both won gold medals. Also they do not get the respect they deserve. They are legends , RIP Leon Spinks.
@jessiejames62475 жыл бұрын
Awesome light heavyweight probably top all time 5 if not #1.
@gregoryroberts85635 жыл бұрын
Michael spinks looked like he was going to the electric chair when he fought Mike Tyson... props to both Mike's ...🥊🥊🥊
@mshrwm5 жыл бұрын
i thought about this guy this morning wtf !
@user-lf7nf3kl7t5 жыл бұрын
Time to open a hotline!
@BigMike_RTTV5 жыл бұрын
Al Haymon What the hell was that???
@josephrodriguez91335 жыл бұрын
I met Michael at of all places a Fleetwood Mac concert in baton rouge, la. He was early in his pro career just after the Olympics. I spotted the black cowboy hat. He and his lady were there enjoying the show. Im such a fan i couldn't help but approach him. Heck of a nice guy and a great in the ring. To this day my friends still say i was one toke over the line and i was mistaken. Not so. The champ likes Fleetwood Mac. Peace n smoke.
@joseantoniodelgado1095 жыл бұрын
Respect to a living legend
@JackAcid4 жыл бұрын
Good to see Spinks healthy and sharp. Love his taste in hats! Long live the champ.
@CoronaJoe5 жыл бұрын
One of the best lightheavies of all time; it’s unfortunate that a lot of “fans” only know him for the Tyson fight.
@GChris-ny8fp5 жыл бұрын
What an awesome dude. Low-key, no ego, did his thing and moved on
@tonygoodwin28344 жыл бұрын
A VERY smart humble man and top class boxer and person. He quit when he lost to Tyson and no comebacks or any brain damage whatsoever. He is a top man.
@The_Xoloist Жыл бұрын
One of the greatest light heavyweights of all time
@77iam974 жыл бұрын
I like hearing Michael talk about him and his Brother his a really smooth chap
@chrisbradley35485 жыл бұрын
Michael Spinks was and still is a class act.
@jefferylakes3885 жыл бұрын
Michael Spinks coined the phrase Michael Buffer pimps whenever possible “somebody’s ‘0’ has got to go” in the lead up to 1st Holmes fight
@gjrloiouyfchicfhhudrgky34703 жыл бұрын
I liked how the interviewer switched the topic to Tyson To Holmes, talked about how good it was, then finally switching to talk about Tyson. That's some good respect. Way better than suddenly going up to his face and ask about his worst and only loss in his career.
@Gatheri15 жыл бұрын
Great legend.glad to see he is well.esp after than tyson fight
@JoseRodriguez-qc5jr5 жыл бұрын
Joseph Kahuthu I remember watching that fight at the Astrodome in Houston, get to buy a drink came back with my 🍹 and the fight was over (closed circuit then) then they show the 91 DVD’s ko like a thousand times , the same night Buster Douglas beat and took the undefeated record of Mike Williams future prospect, later on Buster lo Iron Mike in 🇯🇵, I love 🥊and the 🥊history ,👋🏻from Houston 👍
@hoomyvictem45175 жыл бұрын
Joseph Kahuthu 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
@jrboyle96054 жыл бұрын
@@JoseRodriguez-qc5jr yeah, and buster lost the belt real quick. Was only a lucky night for him because tyson was out of shape and was going through a divorce with Givens. She ruined him. Think about that one.
@billybob99615 жыл бұрын
Michael’s first fight with Larry Holmes was truly amazing
@braxtonthomas61945 жыл бұрын
My favorite of that era. THE SPINKS JINKS
@LordDirus0073 жыл бұрын
Michael Spinks was a True Gentleman Champion. All around great man and very smart to hang it up when he did. Came out with Money and his Mind still intact
@mwash524 ай бұрын
Michael is underrated. Great fighter. Dominated the light heavies and moved up and got the HW title.
@vtwinaddicted58525 жыл бұрын
Gotta love this guy guy!!
@koolwill9862 Жыл бұрын
Michael Spinks was always a humble fighter 👍👍🤝🤝
@JoseRodriguez-qc5jr5 жыл бұрын
Great Champion,Olympic and Professional, my respect for Michael Spinks, still look in great shape, I enjoyed many of his fights 🥊 👋🏻 🙏
@2msvalkyrie5293 жыл бұрын
Michael ! You ARE a legend . You look great and I hope youre enjoying a nice life .! From a fan in Britain.
@InvestBetter.4 жыл бұрын
He should have been asked why Tyson was his last fight Maybe he left at the right time. He seems to be all there, and he had the respect.
@pharoah12005 жыл бұрын
Awesome cowboy hat that he's wearing. Some of the most famous cowboys ever, are from the state of Missouri. Jesse & Frank James, Bob Ford and his brothers, Clell Miller, Cole Younger & his brothers, just to name a few🎩
@godrules35964 жыл бұрын
Tyson was the only guy Michael spinks lost to he didn't get the recognition that he deserved spinks is one of the ALL TIME GREATS along with Muhammad Ali, Mike Tyson, George Feorman, Evander Holyfield and Roy Jones.
@kickinvideo3333 жыл бұрын
RIP World Chanpion Leon Spinks I had watched Michael Spinks fight so many times on HBO and became a fan as he moved up weight divisions. I had always hoped to see him fight my other favorite boxer, Marvin Hagler, but they were always too far apart in weight. I thought World Champion Michael Spinks had the boxing intelligence and skills to thwart & outlast World Champion Mike Tyson as it seemed like Ali vs. Foreman to me. At that time it was rare for Tyson to go deep into the later rounds and I had seen the stamina that Spinks had. Also, many felt like me that Tyson was a bully and a 'one trick pony' and had not really been tested by a good strategic fighter. What I didn't account for was the visceral fear that Mike Tyson struck into his opponents, and it was painfully apparent that this is the demon that haunted Michael Spinks in that fight. All-in all, Michael Spinks deserved to compete to be The World Heavyweight Champion, no question about it.
@njclondon20095 жыл бұрын
that was a lovely interview. guy gave him the respect he desreves.
@ericcolon27593 жыл бұрын
Great interview!!!! Thank you.
@tonyfreeman13393 жыл бұрын
How can you not like this fine gentleman who tells it like it is?
@martyc9094 жыл бұрын
I hate to say it, but Michael looks to be in much better shape than his brother. It always seemed like Michael was always a true class act and he knew when to cash in his chips in boxing and call it a career. And he looks real good in his older years. Dude won the boxing game.
@user-rc2ce4cc4j10 ай бұрын
Michael Spinks, one of the best Light- Heavyweights ever. Peace.
@LaMostraVia9 ай бұрын
He’s smart as hell for retiring after the Tyson fight.
@MundiaKamau8 ай бұрын
Great interview. Regards, Michael M. Kamau, Nairobi, Kenya, East Africa, 26th November 2023.
@jc65943 жыл бұрын
Happy 65th Birthday Michael Spinks
@siraajdin31635 жыл бұрын
Radio RAHEEEEEEEM
@daveanaru30384 жыл бұрын
Is BOOOOOOORRRRINNNNNG
@camerdriver10 ай бұрын
Power in both hands. A great for sure.
@user-zs4ph8wo1d9 ай бұрын
Very very respect for him
@manrex5238 Жыл бұрын
He was soo good man in my opinion right there among the best of the best
@ElCampeon-tr9bs Жыл бұрын
Spinks is and was an amazing Champion.
@cloud1stclass3726 ай бұрын
One of the smartest to ever do it. People forget he was one of the greatest light heavyweight fighters in history. Got a massive pay day with his brain intact and walked into the sunset.
@user-zs4ph8wo1d9 ай бұрын
Great boxer and very nice person
@toddfrench28223 жыл бұрын
The Spinkssss (plural) were class inside and outside of the ring. Great athletes and nice people.
@user-zs4ph8wo1d9 ай бұрын
Both brothers are legendary boxer s
@kerrymarshall20715 жыл бұрын
this fight in the US is great all the old legends are attending thanks very much for these interviews
@christopheranderson88755 жыл бұрын
Best Light Heavyweight of all time.
@matthewcb19704 жыл бұрын
He sounds clear and lucid, great to hear :)
@6galaxy3 жыл бұрын
Sorry for your loss Michael. RIP Leon.
@danzigmcnaniel52264 жыл бұрын
And still as sharp as a fucking tack. Love the jinx.
@mrgrandi5 жыл бұрын
All his faculties intact after boxing is the best achievement
@michaelrodriguez96853 жыл бұрын
Another gladiator from the 80s
@yoryorsmith1695 Жыл бұрын
What most don't realise is that spinks in a naturel light heavyweight not a heavyweight...he is definitely one of the best boxers ever and in my opinion the greatest light heavyweight ever
@TheMrBennito2 жыл бұрын
Class act. People like him make the black community and all humanity proud.
@juanlindo572 жыл бұрын
1976 Olympic Gold Medalist. Undfeateated as a light heavyweight and unified the division. Became heavyweight champion with an upset win over long raining champion Larry Holmes.
@calmnrelaxed3 жыл бұрын
Great interview..Michael gave wonderful answers
@bewareofhellfire96534 жыл бұрын
I Love Michael spinks hes a good Human
@ghusaghusa21354 жыл бұрын
Mike Spinks = Good guy
@pharoah12005 жыл бұрын
Boss hat that Mike's wearing🎩
@krissand23315 жыл бұрын
Keep up the good work really like your interviews!
@carl1565 жыл бұрын
Great Fighter
@vincentcautillo7135 жыл бұрын
Michael spoke with true class
@trentcleghorn68405 жыл бұрын
The Holmes and Cooney fights were great but forget that Mike was the greatest Lt heavy Champ of all time Moore Foster Conn and Jones were great but Michael's awkward style great jab and 1 punch power were UNBEATABLE at 175
@DoctorD2508 ай бұрын
Mike was a great fighter and great champion. Olympic gold medal... with his brother... what a story that was. An absolute beast as a light heavy... all time great... moves up to challenge Larry Holmes for the heavyweight belt... probably didn't think he would win, but it was a chance to make the big money. But then he won the decision. Let Larry challenge again for the rematch... beat him again... then put it all on the line for Tyson. Then called it a career. It's just a perfect ending. Of course now, they say Butch Lewis stole all his money. That is a tragedy. I hope he can have a decent retirement.
@crappienaterfishing60653 жыл бұрын
Well done interview
@ernestbutts94183 жыл бұрын
Great champion✌
@cardoma5 жыл бұрын
Great and very underrated boxer. Very cool guy
@kingbeekingbee66103 жыл бұрын
Love Ya Mike Spinks
@kc1973able3 жыл бұрын
Legend was Spinks. Such. Great light heavyweight champion.
@underyourskins3 жыл бұрын
One of the greats..
@Hugh_Jurrection3 жыл бұрын
Spinks was a great champion. In terms of actual boxing, he is right up there. Technically very good, no weak areas in his game and was and still is, a good role model for anyone learning how to box. Remember, the only person that can fight like Mike Tyson is Mike Tyson. There are just not that many people that can cram all that muscle and power into such a relatively small frame and be able to keep that power and speed. Combined with a perfect execution of the peek-a-boo style which only really suits shorter, powerful, quick and compact fighters, it would always be difficult to beat that. Had Tyson learned traditional orthodox or south paw, I do not believe he would have been anywhere near as successful.