ajlposh 561 Posted March 2, 2020 Back home and in good spirits 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Perhaps 1,429 Posted March 2, 2020 I looked at the website selling the autographed items mentioned in that article and it says that he cannot do personalized signings, and notes that his signature has become "inconsistent and shaky over time". But who knows whether that's due to his recovery, or most likely the effect of years being punched in the head... despite this good news I still think he's a good pick for 2020 as this year won't be plain sailing for him Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joey Russ 7,267 Posted March 11, 2020 Was it known that Leon Spinks was wheelchair bound before? Because he definitely seems to be confined to a wheelchair: Makes you go hm... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Perhaps 1,429 Posted March 11, 2020 Looks pretty gaunt. Haven't seen an updated picture of him for a while This pic was taken in April last year, the difference in weight and complexion is very noticeable 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Perhaps 1,429 Posted March 16, 2020 New article that goes in depth about his recent health issues. Also mentions he suffers from dementia and has difficulty swallowing, was this previously known? It also says that one of his doctors said he had two weeks to live back in November https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/boxing/2020/03/16/health-care-former-heavyweight-champ-leon-spinks-fights-his-life/5002951002/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joey Russ 7,267 Posted March 16, 2020 1 hour ago, Perhaps said: New article that goes in depth about his recent health issues. Also mentions he suffers from dementia and has difficulty swallowing, was this previously known? It also says that one of his doctors said he had two weeks to live back in November https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/boxing/2020/03/16/health-care-former-heavyweight-champ-leon-spinks-fights-his-life/5002951002/ In December, I wondered if it was worse than they were letting on. Now it does seem to be the case. Don’t know if he’s going in 2020 mind, but I don’t think it’s that far away... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrWonderful 483 Posted March 17, 2020 13 hours ago, Joey Russ said: In December, I wondered if it was worse than they were letting on. Now it does seem to be the case. Don’t know if he’s going in 2020 mind, but I don’t think it’s that far away... Yeah the whole thing seemed like touch and go late last year, and although he's no longer hospitalized, I don't think he's exactly in the clear. Still think this was a good pick, and he will be on my 2021 list (if he's still with us) barring a notable change in his condition. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcreptile 11,078 Posted March 17, 2020 His individual ailments don't seem to be that bad, but taken all together, he's in a real risk. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msc 18,543 Posted June 9, 2020 On 17/03/2020 at 08:13, gcreptile said: His individual ailments don't seem to be that bad, but taken all together, he's in a real risk. I didn't realise he had lost nearly 7 stone in less than a year too. He's clearly on the road out of here. Nothing new here but he is getting the Sports Star Dying headlines. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Great Cornholio 903 Posted June 9, 2020 2 minutes ago, msc said: I didn't realise he had lost nearly 7 stone in less than a year too. He's clearly on the road out of here. Nothing new here but he is getting the Sports Star Dying headlines. I predict he wont last longer than 2 months. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lafaucheuse 4,083 Posted June 9, 2020 20 minutes ago, msc said: I didn't realise he had lost nearly 7 stone in less than a year too. He's clearly on the road out of here. Nothing new here but he is getting the Sports Star Dying headlines. God he looks awful, I’m surprised he made it that far... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,684 Posted June 15, 2020 On 09/06/2020 at 12:54, Kenny McCormick said: I predict he wont last longer than 2 months. Could knock some life into my pedestrian DDP performance when that two months is up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bibliogryphon 9,648 Posted June 15, 2020 3 hours ago, maryportfuncity said: Could knock some life into my pedestrian DDP performance when that two months is up. Would actually end the Scavenger Hunt game 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arghton 6,877 Posted September 5, 2020 https://twitter.com/MikeSpinksjinx/status/1298688372890796033 I think he looks good in this picture taken a week ago. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Perhaps 1,429 Posted September 5, 2020 Could be wrong but I think that’s an old photo. If you saw the state he was in a few months ago I doubt he would’ve been able to pile back on the pounds that quickly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcreptile 11,078 Posted November 13, 2020 Okay, what are the news with him... In July, he celebrated with his brother, as their birthdays are close: https://bigfightweekend.com/news/former-champ-spinks-brothers-celebrating-birthdays-together/ He was indeed near death in January, but then made a "strong recovery" in March. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,219 Posted November 13, 2020 1 minute ago, gcreptile said: Okay, what are the news with him... In July, he celebrated with his brother, as their birthdays are close: https://bigfightweekend.com/news/former-champ-spinks-brothers-celebrating-birthdays-together/ He was indeed near death in January, but then made a "strong recovery" in March. He's a fighter.... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcreptile 11,078 Posted November 13, 2020 Twitter pick of 2 days ago: https://twitter.com/MikeSpinksjinx/status/1326580786494058497/photo/1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joey Russ 7,267 Posted November 13, 2020 3 minutes ago, gcreptile said: Twitter pick of 2 days ago: https://twitter.com/MikeSpinksjinx/status/1326580786494058497/photo/1 I don’t think that’s a new photo. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcreptile 11,078 Posted November 13, 2020 However, there is also this, from two weeks ago: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Clorox Bleachman 2,478 Posted November 13, 2020 2 minutes ago, Joey Russ said: I don’t think that’s a new photo. It's from 2015: https://blog.seminolehardrockhollywood.com/entertainment/making-heavyweight-history/ 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grim Up North 3,771 Posted November 13, 2020 7 minutes ago, gcreptile said: Twitter pick of 2 days ago: https://twitter.com/MikeSpinksjinx/status/1326580786494058497/photo/1 Absolutely nailing his Tommy Cooper impression! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcreptile 11,078 Posted November 13, 2020 8 minutes ago, Joey Russ said: I don’t think that’s a new photo. I do have to use the reverse image search more, though at least, reposting this picture is Leon Spinks' most recent twitter activity. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildstorm 300 Posted January 8, 2021 for those curious, last update on twitter says he was back in hospital (re-tweeted by his brother Michael) on December 19. can’t seem to find any updates on his condition since then, so make of this news what you will. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
