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On the night he toppled Ali, Spinks was the very definition of an underdog. He was unranked and had only fought professionally seven other times. But at 24 years old, Spinks was young and hungry. Ali, at 36, was past the prime of his career.

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Hands of bronze 😎

Too young 😭

Ali was not past his prime, in fact he came back eight months later and defeated Spinks in a rematch.

😢

We should expect no less from a despot that has turned DC into a militarized zone with thousands of foot soldiers, 10-foot-high fencing and razor wire, reminiscent of East Berlin under the USSR. Biden has formed DC into a vision of third-world dictatorship.

67 is scary young.

I remember when boxing matches were promoted on old fashioned TV. The artistry and competitiveness from men like Spinks, Ali and Frazier was the height of the industry and a joy to behold.

Rest in peace and Semper Fi, brother.

RIP

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