Who did Leon Spinks defeat to win the heavyweight championship?
Muhammad Ali
Joe Frazier
George Foreman
Larry Holmes
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Muhammad Ali, the legendary heavyweight champion, lost his title to Leon Spinks in a stunning upset in 1978. Spinks, a relatively unknown boxer, outboxed Ali and won by a split decision. However, Ali regained the title seven months later in a rematch, solidifying his status as one of the greatest boxers of all time.
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