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Leon Spinks: Legendary Boxer is ‘Fighting For His Life’ in ‘Vegas Hospital - Prayers Up!

  Leon Spinks: Legendary Boxer is ‘Fighting For His Life’ in ‘Vegas Hospital *We’ve just learned that legendary boxer Leon Spinks is in a Las Vegas hospital literally fighting for his life. The situation is apparently dire as his wife is asking for prayers. For our younger readers, Spinks came to fame in 1978 when he defeated Muhammad Ali in a split decision that’s still considered one of the biggest upsets in boxing history. (You can see some of the action from that fight in the player above.) News of Spink’s hospitalization was first reported by TMZ. However, details surrounding the 66-year-old’s condition are unclear, but it’s obvious his family and friends are deeply concerned. Here’s what the former boxer’s...

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