Leon Spinks vs Muhammad Ali II

Leon Spinks vs Muhammad Ali II

1978
2h 0m
0.0

0.0/10

0 votes
Overview

Leon Spinks vs. Muhammad Ali II, was a professional boxing match contested on September 15, 1978, in New Orleans for the WBA and Lineal Heavyweight Championships. The fight was estimated to have been watched by a record 2 billion viewers worldwide,in some 80 nations. Ali entered the rematch as a 2½ to 1 favorite. ABC televised the fight live in the United States. The network paid $5.3 million for the rights. An estimated audience of 90 million viewers watched the main event in the United States.The bout drew a 46.7 rating, meaning 46.7 percent of TV sets in the nation were tuned in. The attendance at the Superdome was 63,350 which at the time was the largest indoor attendance ever for a boxing match.

Status: Released

Language: EN

Watch "Leon Spinks vs Muhammad Ali II"

Open in New Tab

Production Information

Spoken Languages
English

Keywords

Quick Facts

Release Date September 15, 1978
Status Released
Language EN

Cast

Muhammad Ali
Muhammad Ali

Leon Spinks
Leon Spinks