Question....
Question....
Can someone please explain to me how after only 7 fights Leon Spinks got a title shot?? Has there been anyone with fewer fights than Lean to get a Title shot??
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Hesketh Vampire
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Re: Question....
Yes, Pete Rademacher got a shot at HW champ Floyd Patterson after zero pro fights. Both Rademacher and Neon Leon were Olympic Gold medallists, hence their early title shots. Although still different I think amateur boxing wasn't quite so far removed from the pro game prior to the 1980's.ShoeShine wrote:Can someone please explain to me how after only 7 fights Leon Spinks got a title shot?? Has there been anyone with fewer fights than Lean to get a Title shot??