Ali Beats Spinks: Wins Heavyweight Title for the Third Time
Muhammad Ali lost his heavyweight title to Leon Spinks in February 1978 after arriving out of shape and sparing too little. This shocking defeat forced Ali into a rematch where he became the first boxer to win the belt three times, securing a legacy that survived even his physical decline.
September 15, 1978
48 years ago
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