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In what year did Leon Spinks win the heavyweight championship?

  • 1978

  • 1976

  • 1980

  • 1979

Answer

In 1978, Leon Spinks made history by defeating Muhammad Ali in a stunning upset to claim the heavyweight championship. This remarkable victory marked a significant moment in boxing, as Spinks became the first fighter to defeat Ali in a professional bout. However, his reign was short-lived, as Ali regained the title in a rematch seven months later.
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