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Leon Spinks, who won Olympic gold and then shocked the boxing world by beating Muhammad Ali to win the heavyweight title in only his eighth professional fight, has died aged 67 after a long battle with cancer. Spinks passed away with only a few close friends and family present due to Covid-19 restrictions. “Leon fought his battle with numerous illnesses resiliently, never losing his trademark smile,” a spokesperson said. “Showing true Spinks determination, he never threw in the towel.” Spinks rose to fame by winning the light-heavyweight gold medal for…

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