CHAMPIONSHIP WON ON THIS DAY IN 1978

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Muhammad Ali (right) wins his third heavyweight crown by defeating Leon Spinks.

 

On September 15, 1978, boxer Muhammad Ali defeated Leon Spinks
at the
Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans to win the world heavyweight boxing title for the third time in his career, the first
fighter ever to do so. Following his victory, Ali retired from boxing,
only to make a brief comeback two years later. Ali, who once
claimed he could “float like a butterfly, sting like a bee,” left the s
port permanently in 1981.

 

Super 70s Sports på Twitter: "Today in 1978, Muhammad Ali defeats Leon Spinks in their rematch to become the first three-time heavyweight champion.… https://t.co/5fE8MxjNzJ"

 

SI Vault: Ali a champ again after beating confused Spinks - Sports Illustrated

 


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