Michael Spinks vs Murray Sutherland II
Fight Details
- Date: 11th April 1982
- Venue: Playboy Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey
- Title: WBA World Light Heavyweight Title
- Promoter: Butch Lewis Productions
- Referee: Zach Clayton
- TV: CBS Sports
Fighters
Michael Spinks
Record: 19-0-0
Weight: 172 lbs
Murray Sutherland
Record: 31-6-0
Weight: 173¾ lbs
Fight Summary
Michael Spinks made his third defense of the WBA Light Heavyweight title against Murray Sutherland on April 11, 1982, at Atlantic City's Playboy Hotel & Casino. The CBS-televised bout was a rematch between the two fighters, with Sutherland entering with a 31-6-0 record against Spinks' undefeated 19-0-0 ledger.
Under referee Zach Clayton's supervision, Spinks, weighing 172 pounds, dominated the 173¾-pound Sutherland before forcing a stoppage in the eighth round of the scheduled fifteen. The Butch Lewis-promoted event marked Spinks' second appearance in less than two months, following his February defense against Mustafa Wasajja.
The victory improved Spinks' record to 20-0 with 14 knockouts, maintaining his perfect professional record and 68% knockout ratio. For Sutherland, it marked his second defeat to the champion, unable to reverse the outcome of their previous encounter.
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FAQ
Who won the Michael Spinks vs Murray Sutherland fight?
Michael Spinks won by 8th round Tko.
When did Michael Spinks vs Murray Sutherland take place?
Michael Spinks vs Murray Sutherland took place on 11th April 1982.
Where did the Michael Spinks vs Murray Sutherland fight take place?
It took place at Playboy Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey.
What titles were at stake in the Michael Spinks vs Murray Sutherland fight?
Michael Spinks and Murray Sutherland fought for the WBA World Light Heavyweight Title.
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