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Leon Spinks in August 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Gabe Ginsberg/Getty Images)

LEON SPINKS HOSPITALIZED AS WIFE ASKS FOR PRAYERS ON SOCIAL MEDIA

Brenda Spinks, the partner of the boxing legend, put out a worrying message on her Facebook on Monday requesting prayers for her partner.

“ Dear Friends: I understand it’s been a while. You understand how I Believe in the Power of Prayer,” she composed. “It’s been a hard year for us. Leon has actually sustained a great deal of medical issues. I’m connecting to ask you to kindly wish my Beautiful Husband Leon. That he might conquer the barriers that have actually crossed his course. We Love You All &&Appreciate Your Support.”

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Spinks, 66, has actually fought numerous health problems over the last couple of years. He was detected with brain shrinking in 2012, a condition physicians stated stemmed from the poundings he took in the ring, and in 2014 he was hospitalized for stomach issues.

The boxing legend was understood for his success over Ali in 1978 however had his WBC heavyweight title removed after dealing with Ali in an unauthorized rematch 7 months later on.

Spinks likewise won a gold medal in the light heavyweight department at the Montreal Olympics in 1976.

He completed his profession with a 26-17-3 record, consisting of 14 wins by knockout.