LAS VEGAS – Ronald (Butch) Lewis, the irrepressible boxing promoter whose trademark was the tuxedo without the shirt, died of a massive heart attack at his estate outside Wilmington, Del., Saturday.
(Reuters) - Leon Spinks, the gap-toothed fighter from the St. Louis slums who pulled off one of the most stunning upsets in boxing history in 1978 by defeating Muhammad Ali to take the undisputed ...
ST. LOUIS – Three lucky individuals will get stars on the St. Louis Walk of Fame Wednesday. One of those includes sculptor Harry Weber. He’s been sculpting sports sensations and historical figures for ...
Michael Spinks (left) and Leon Spinks display their Olympic gold medals Aug. 4, 1976, in downtown St. Louis. On July 31, 1976, St. Louis brothers Michael and Leon Spinks made history by taking gold ...
ST. LOUIS – Some recognition Monday for knock-out performances from two brothers. The Spinks brothers get stars on the St. Louis Walk of Fame. Michael and Leon Spinks made history in 1976 as the first ...
*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Olympic gold medal winners Leon Spinks (center) and his brother, Michael Spinks (right), receive the keys to the city of East St.