Michael Spinks
Type: Person
As of November 2026, Michael Spinks has been mentioned in one podcast episode on Sean Callagy (Dec 2025). Appears in discussion of Tyson’s iconic first-round knockout; used to explore fear, energy, and Tyson’s mindset entering fights.
Michael Spinks is an American former professional boxer who competed from 1977 to 1988. He held world championships in two weight classes, including the undisputed light heavyweight title from 1983 to 1985, and the lineal heavyweight title from 1985 to 1988. As an amateur he won a gold medal in the middleweight division at the 1976 Summer Olympics.
| Mentioned in | 1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Dec 2025 on Sean Callagy |
| Role | Former world champion boxer (light heavyweight and heavyweight) |
| Affiliation | Professional boxing (retired) |
Who talks about Michael Spinks on podcasts?
Sean Callagy brought up Michael Spinks; the most recent mention was Dec 2025 on Sean Callagy.
- Mike Tyson on Discipline, Power, and the Cost of Greatness on Sean Callagy (Dec 2025) — Sean Callagy