When former Heavyweight Champion Joe Louis dies of a heart attack the morning after his title defense against Trevor Berbick, current Heavyweight Champion Larry Holmes makes his next defense in Louis's hometown of Detroit against another former champion, Leon Spinks. Holmes brawls with Spinks from the outset and starts dropping dozens of unanswered shots on the challenger against the ropes in the third round, finally sending Spinks crashing into the ropes and onto his back on the canvas. Although Spinks beats the count, Holmes continues to brutally punish him until Referee Richard Steele stops the massacre.

A Tribute To Joe Louis: Larry Holmes vs. Leon Spinks

Muhammad Ali becomes the first three-time Heavyweight Champion when he shows up in shape to reclaim the title from Leon Spinks. Ali hits and holds effectively for fifteen rounds to take a decisive points victory.

Battle Of New Orleans: Leon Spinks vs. Muhammad Ali II

In a shocking upset, 1976 Olympic gold medalist Leon Spinks beats Muhammad Ali for the Heavyweight Championship of the world after only seven professional fights. Ali shows up out of shape and gets out hustled by the hungry challenger over fifteen rounds to the astonishment of all.

A Tribute To Joe Louis: Larry Holmes vs. Leon Spinks

Battle Of New Orleans: Leon Spinks vs. Muhammad Ali II

That Championship Week: Muhammad Ali vs. Leon Spinks I

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