Leon Spinks, who along with his brother won an Olympic gold medal for the U.S. as part of the legendary U.S. Olympic boxing team and then defeated Muhammad Ali in just his eighth pro fight to become heavyweight champion, is hospitalized in Las Vegas and his wife took to social media to ask for prayers.
Brenda Glur Spinks posted on Facebook that her husband has endured numerous medical issues and asked for fans to pray for him.
She did not specify his medical issues.
Leon was part of the loaded 1976 U.S. Olympic boxing team that produced five golds and a silver.