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RIP Leon Spinks, former heavyweight boxing champion [View all]
BoxingScene.com has been advised that former world heavyweight champion Leon Spinks Jr. lost his five-year battle with prostate and other cancers, at the age of 67 on Friday, Feb. 5 at 8:15 PM. At the time of his passing his wife Brenda Glur Spinks was by his side.
Due to COVID restrictions, only a few close friends and other family were present. Leon fought his battle with numerous illnesses resiliently, never losing his trademark smile.
Moments before his passing, Spinks mustered up the energy to exchange final words of affection with his son, former world champion Cory Spinks.
https://www.boxingscene.com/leon-spinks-67-years-old-passes-away-long-battle-with-cancer--155246
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