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Who defeated Spinks in his 1986 WBA cruiserweight title challenge?

  • Dwight Muhammad Qawi

  • Michael Spinks

  • Joe Frazier

  • Ken Norton

Answer

Dwight Muhammad Qawi defeated Michael Spinks in his 1986 WBA cruiserweight title challenge. Qawi, a skilled boxer known for his power and durability, outboxed Spinks, who was making his debut in the cruiserweight division. Qawi's victory marked the end of Spinks' undefeated streak and solidified his status as one of the top cruiserweights of the era.
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