Leon Spinks

Within the recorded range there are 46 bouts between 1977 and 1995, about one every 5.0 months. 14 of the 26 wins came inside the distance, 4 of them in the first round. Of the 17 losses, 9 came inside the distance and 8 on the cards. The highest it has been is 2249, in 1981; it stands at 1602 now. The best win came against Muhammad Ali in 1978, who was rated 2740 at the time.

Opponents rated higher going in have been beaten 2 times. The loss to Terry Mims in 1987 is the largest gap conceded. Over the last four bouts the trend was downward.