On June 24, 1979, Leon Spinks (7-1-1, 5 KOs) and Gerrie Coetzee (21-0, 11 KOs) meet in the ring in a 12-round bout.
Leon Spinks is coming in to the fight on a 1-fight losing streak with a 55% KO rate; his last fight was a unanimous decision loss to Muhammad Ali, 9 months and 9 days ago. Gerrie Coetzee is on a 21-fight win streak with a 52% KO rate, with his last fight being a points decision win over Ibar Arrington, 6 months and 9 days ago.
The winning odds are at 87-13 in favor of Leon Spinks. Gerrie Coetzee may have moments of brilliance during the fight but it won't be enough for him to get the victory.
Gerrie Coetzee stopped Leon Spinks via TKO in the 1st round. Coetzee improves his record to 22-0 (12 KOs), while Spinks adds a loss to his record at 7-2-1.