Cory Spinks was born in St. Louis, Missouri, U.S. on February 20, 1978. He made his professional debut at the age of 19 years on November 21, 1997 against Hector Leguillow. Spinks defeated Leguillow via 4-round unanimous decision, making a successful beginning of his pro career.
Spinks got his first shot at a world title at the age of 24 after 30 professional fights. On April 13, 2002 Spinks challenged Michele Piccirillo's IBF welterweight title but lost via 12-round unanimous decision.
He became a world champion on March 22, 2003 at the age of 25 years, after by defeating Michele Piccirillo in a clash for the vacant IBF welterweight champion. Spinks won the fight via 12-round unanimous decision. This was his 33rd fight as a professional.
Spinks then went on to successfully win the super-welterweight (IBF) titles also to become a two-division world champion — and undisputed at welterweight.
Spinks' last fight was a unanimous decision loss to Carlos Molina at age 34, on February 1, 2013.
Some of Cory Spinks' best fights have been against Zab Judah, Ricardo Mayorga, Miguel Ángel González, Roman Karmazin, and Jorge Vaca. For a complete list of Spinks' best fights and their details, refer to "Best fights of Cory Spinks".
Spinks has 8 losses on his record. For details about these losses refer to "Cory Spinks Losses".
# | Date | Age | Opponent | Res | Via |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
47 | Feb 01, 2013 | 34 | ![]() | loss | UD 12 |
46 | Jun 30, 2012 | 34 | ![]() | loss | TKO 7 |
45 | Jan 28, 2012 | 33 | ![]() | win | UD 12 |
44 | Jun 25, 2011 | 33 | ![]() | win | UD 10 |
43 | Aug 07, 2010 | 32 | ![]() | loss | TKO 5 |
42 | Apr 24, 2009 | 31 | ![]() | win | SD 12 |
41 | Mar 27, 2008 | 30 | ![]() | loss | SD 12 |
40 | May 19, 2007 | 29 | ![]() | loss | SD 12 |
39 | Feb 03, 2007 | 28 | ![]() | win | UD 12 |
38 | Jul 08, 2006 | 28 | ![]() | win | MD 12 |
37 | Feb 05, 2005 | 26 | ![]() | loss | TKO 9 |
36 | Sep 04, 2004 | 26 | ![]() | win | UD 12 |
35 | Apr 10, 2004 | 26 | ![]() | win | UD 12 |
34 | Dec 13, 2003 | 25 | ![]() | win | MD 12 |
33 | Mar 22, 2003 | 25 | ![]() | win | UD 12 |
32 | Aug 23, 2002 | 24 | ![]() | win | TD 7 |
31 | Apr 13, 2002 | 24 | ![]() | loss | UD 12 |
30 | Dec 06, 2001 | 23 | ![]() | win | UD 8 |
29 | Aug 17, 2001 | 23 | ![]() | win | UD 12 |
28 | Mar 23, 2001 | 23 | ![]() | win | TD 4 |
27 | Feb 23, 2001 | 23 | ![]() | win | TKO 2 |
26 | Dec 15, 2000 | 22 | ![]() | win | UD 10 |
25 | Nov 17, 2000 | 22 | ![]() | win | UD 10 |
24 | Sep 17, 2000 | 22 | ![]() | win | TKO 7 |
23 | Jan 18, 2000 | 21 | ![]() | win | TKO 3 |
22 | Nov 26, 1999 | 21 | ![]() | win | UD 8 |
21 | Jul 12, 1999 | 21 | ![]() | win | UD 10 |
20 | Jun 11, 1999 | 21 | ![]() | win | UD 8 |
19 | May 17, 1999 | 21 | ![]() | win | KO 9 |
18 | Apr 22, 1999 | 21 | ![]() | win | UD 6 |
17 | Apr 03, 1999 | 21 | ![]() | win | TKO 2 |
16 | Mar 11, 1999 | 21 | ![]() | win | KO 1 |
15 | Mar 02, 1999 | 21 | ![]() | win | DQ 6 |
14 | Dec 12, 1998 | 20 | ![]() | loss | SD 12 |
13 | Oct 06, 1998 | 20 | ![]() | win | KO 1 |
12 | Oct 01, 1998 | 20 | ![]() | win | TKO 4 |
11 | Sep 18, 1998 | 20 | ![]() | win | UD 6 |
10 | Aug 04, 1998 | 20 | ![]() | win | KO 3 |
9 | Jun 14, 1998 | 20 | ![]() | win | UD 6 |
8 | Jun 02, 1998 | 20 | ![]() | win | UD 4 |
7 | May 16, 1998 | 20 | ![]() | win | UD 4 |
6 | Apr 07, 1998 | 20 | ![]() | win | UD 4 |
5 | Mar 19, 1998 | 20 | ![]() | win | UD 4 |
4 | Feb 03, 1998 | 19 | ![]() | win | KO 1 |
3 | Jan 23, 1998 | 19 | ![]() | win | TKO 2 |
2 | Dec 02, 1997 | 19 | ![]() | win | UD 4 |
1 | Nov 21, 1997 | 19 | ![]() | win | UD 4 |