Post-Manila Muhammad Ali vs Michael Spinks (first Holmes fight)

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  1. MaccaveliMacc

    MaccaveliMacc Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Does The Jinx beat every version of Ali post Manila? Could he beat him in 1975 before the Frazier war?
     
    MaccaveliMacc, Oct 31, 2025 at 10:23 AM
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  2. Dynamicpuncher

    Dynamicpuncher Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    I'd favour Spinks by decision Ali would have to chase the elusive awkward Spinks and he didn't have the foot speed anymore to do so.

    If its a fair decision Spinks wins IMO.
     
    Dynamicpuncher, Oct 31, 2025 at 11:31 AM
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  3. mr. magoo

    mr. magoo VIP Member Full Member

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    It would make sense to give Michael Spinks a reasonable chance against the Ali from 1975 onward
     
    mr. magoo, Oct 31, 2025 at 11:51 AM
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  4. Stevie G

    Stevie G Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Pre-Manila: Ali stops Spinks late in the fight after leading by a couple of rounds on the cards.
    Post-Manilla: Spinks edges Ali out over the distance.
     
    Stevie G, Oct 31, 2025 at 5:58 PM
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  5. InMemoryofJakeLamotta

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    Does Spinks beat 1981 Ali?
     
    InMemoryofJakeLamotta, Nov 1, 2025 at 7:02 AM
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