Cory Spinks | |
|---|---|
 Spinks in 2007 | |
| Born | Cory Calvin (1978-02-20)February 20, 1978 (age 47) |
| Other names | The Next Generation |
| Statistics | |
| Weight(s) | |
| Height | 5 ft9+1⁄2 in (177 cm) |
| Reach | 71 in (180 cm) |
| Stance | Southpaw |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 47 |
| Wins | 39 |
| Wins by KO | 11 |
| Losses | 8 |
Medal record | |
Cory Spinks (bornCory Calvin; February 20, 1978) is an American formerprofessional boxer who competed from 1997 to 2013. He held multiple world championships in twoweight classes, including theundisputedwelterweight title from 2003 to 2005, and theIBFjunior middleweight title twice between 2006 and 2010. Additionally, he challenged once for thelinealmiddleweight title in 2007.
Spinks is the son of former world heavyweight championLeon Spinks and nephew of former world heavyweight and light heavyweight championMichael Spinks. He has an amateur record of 78–3, and won the National Golden Gloves and National Police Athletic League welterweight titles in 1997.[1]
Spinks went 29–2 in his first 31 contests, only losing toAntonio Díaz (regarded as a controversial decision by some boxing analysts and ringside observers) andMichele Piccirillo, whom he defeated by decision in a re-match.
However, Spinks rose toboxing stardom by unifying theWBC,WBA,IBF, andThe Ring and lineal welterweight titles on December 13, 2003, when he defeatedRicardo Mayorga by majority decision.[2] Spinks was a 5 to 1 underdog going into the fight with Mayorga. The judges scored the fight 114–112, 117–109, 114-114, favoring Spinks.
Spink's first Welterweight title defense came on April 10, 2004, against former world championZab Judah. Spinks controlled the action over the first four rounds. In the later rounds, however, Judah's quick left hands began to find their target. Both men hit the deck late, but all three scorecards favored Spinks, as the champion won with scores of 116–111, 114–112, 114–112.
Spink's second Welterweight defence came when the two fighters met in a February 2005 rematch. The second fight was the first major bout in St. Louis in more than 40 years, and it was a 22,000+ sellout at theSavvis Center inSt. Louis, Missouri. Spinks received star treatment during introductions, with rapperNelly accompanying him into the ring and leading the crowd in a singalong.
Midway through round 9, Judah landed a huge left that hurt Spinks, with a follow-up putting him on the canvas. Spinks rose, but Judah rushed in with a series of hard punches that left Spinks defenseless on the ropes. Judah tried to get the official to step in, but the bout continued until another right-left sent Spinks sprawling into the ropes, where the official finally halted the bout with 11 seconds left, transferring the undisputed Welterweight Championship to Judah.
On July 8, 2006, Spinks earned his fifth world title, theIBFJunior Middleweight Championship (also called Super Welterweight by some sanctioning bodies), in a fight with reigning championRoman Karmazin at the Savvis Center. Despite having some rough moments in the bout, Spinks beat Karmazin by majority decision with final scorecards of 114-114, 115–113, and 115–113.
On May 19, 2007, Spinks moved up one weight class toMiddleweight with a challenge against World Middleweight ChampionJermain Taylor at the FedEx Forum in Memphis. Taylor held on to the title, defeating Spinks in a split decision.[3]
On March 27, 2008, in a fight withVerno Phillips at the Scottrade Center in St. Louis, Spinks lost the IBF Junior Middleweight Championship via controversial split decision.
On April 24, 2009, Spinks reclaimed the vacant IBF Junior Middleweight Championship in a close split-decision victory over fellow St. Louis nativeDeandre Latimore. Spinks fought back after suffering a 1st round knockdown to win by the scores of 115-112 Spinks, 115-112 Latimore and 114-113 Spinks. The fight was held at the Scottrade Center in St. Louis.
On August 7, 2010, after a five-month delay due to scheduling conflicts,[4] Spinks lost the IBF Junior Middleweight Championship in a fight withmandatory challengerCornelius Bundrage at the Scottrade Center in St. Louis. The fight was decided by atechnical knockout in the fifth round.[5]
On January 28, 2012, Spinks defeated Sechew Powell by unanimous decision to become the #1 and mandatory contender for Bundrage's IBF Junior Middleweight Title, his second consecutive victory since coming back from the loss to Bundrage. The fight took place at The Shrine Mosque in Springfield, Missouri.
| 47 fights | 39 wins | 8 losses |
|---|---|---|
| By knockout | 11 | 3 |
| By decision | 27 | 5 |
| By disqualification | 1 | 0 |
| No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47 | Loss | 39–8 | Carlos Molina | UD | 12 | Feb 1, 2013 | UIC Pavilion, Chicago, Illinois, U.S. | |
| 46 | Loss | 39–7 | Cornelius Bundrage | TKO | 7 (12),2:32 | Jun 30, 2012 | Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, Indio, California, U.S. | For IBF junior middleweight title |
| 45 | Win | 39–6 | Sechew Powell | UD | 12 | Jan 28, 2012 | Abou Ben Adhem Shrine Mosque,Springfield, Missouri, U.S. | |
| 44 | Win | 38–6 | Shakir Ashanti | UD | 10 | Jun 25, 2011 | Family Arena, St. Charles, Missouri, U.S. | |
| 43 | Loss | 37–6 | Cornelius Bundrage | TKO | 5 (12),1:28 | Aug 7, 2010 | Scottrade Center, St. Louis, Missouri, U.S. | Lost IBF junior middleweight title |
| 42 | Win | 37–5 | Deandre Latimore | SD | 12 | Apr 24, 2009 | Scottrade Center, St. Louis, Missouri, U.S. | Won vacant IBF junior middleweight title |
| 41 | Loss | 36–5 | Verno Phillips | SD | 12 | Mar 27, 2008 | Scottrade Center, St. Louis, Missouri, U.S. | Lost IBF junior middleweight title |
| 40 | Loss | 36–4 | Jermain Taylor | SD | 12 | May 19, 2007 | FedEx Forum,Memphis, Tennessee, U.S. | ForWBC,WBO, andThe Ring middleweight titles |
| 39 | Win | 36–3 | Rodney Jones | UD | 12 | Feb 3, 2007 | Silver Spurs Arena,Kissimmee, Florida, U.S. | Retained IBF junior middleweight title |
| 38 | Win | 35–3 | Roman Karmazin | MD | 12 | Jul 8, 2006 | Savvis Center, St. Louis, Missouri, U.S. | WonIBF junior middleweight title |
| 37 | Loss | 34–3 | Zab Judah | TKO | 9 (12),2:49 | Feb 5, 2005 | Savvis Center, St. Louis, Missouri, U.S. | Lost WBA (Undisputed), WBC, IBF, andThe Ring welterweight titles |
| 36 | Win | 34–2 | Miguel Ángel González | UD | 12 | Sep 4, 2004 | Mandalay Bay Events Center, Paradise, Nevada, U.S. | Retained WBA (Undisputed), WBC, IBF, andThe Ring welterweight titles |
| 35 | Win | 33–2 | Zab Judah | UD | 12 | Apr 10, 2004 | Mandalay Bay Events Center, Paradise, Nevada, U.S. | Retained WBA (Undisputed), WBC, IBF, andThe Ring welterweight titles |
| 34 | Win | 32–2 | Ricardo Mayorga | MD | 12 | Dec 13, 2003 | Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. | Retained IBF welterweight title; WonWBA (Undisputed),WBC, andThe Ring welterweight titles |
| 33 | Win | 31–2 | Michele Piccirillo | UD | 12 | Mar 22, 2003 | Casinò, Campione d'Italia, Italy | Won IBF welterweight title |
| 32 | Win | 30–2 | Rafael Pineda | TD | 7 (12),3:00 | Aug 23, 2002 | Jai-Alai Fronton,Miami, Florida, U.S. | Won vacantWBA Fedelatin welterweight title; Split TD after Spinks cut from accidental head clash |
| 31 | Loss | 29–2 | Michele Piccirillo | UD | 12 | Apr 13, 2002 | Casinò,Campione d'Italia, Italy | For vacantIBF welterweight title |
| 30 | Win | 29–1 | Charles Ward | UD | 8 | Dec 6, 2001 | Adam's Mark Hotel, St. Louis, Missouri, U.S. | |
| 29 | Win | 28–1 | Larry Marks | UD | 12 | Aug 17, 2001 | DePaul University,Chicago, Illinois, U.S. | Won vacantUSBA welterweight title |
| 28 | Win | 27–1 | Leonard Townsend | TD | 4 (10),2:18 | Mar 23, 2001 | Sportscenter,Owensboro, Kentucky, U.S. | |
| 27 | Win | 26–1 | Dennis Allen | TKO | 2 (10),2:17 | Feb 23, 2001 | Frank Erwin Center,Austin, Texas, U.S. | |
| 26 | Win | 25–1 | Luis Vazquez | UD | 10 | Dec 15, 2000 | Alliant Energy Center,Madison, Wisconsin, U.S. | |
| 25 | Win | 24–1 | Edgar Ruiz | UD | 10 | Nov 17, 2000 | Peppermill,Reno, Nevada, U.S. | |
| 24 | Win | 23–1 | Jorge Vaca | TKO | 7 (12),1:35 | Sep 17, 2000 | Harrah's, St. Louis, Missouri, U.S. | Won vacantWBO–NABOwelterweight title |
| 23 | Win | 22–1 | Ken Manuel | TKO | 3 (6),2:00 | Jan 18, 2000 | The Ambassador, St. Louis, Missouri, U.S. | |
| 22 | Win | 21–1 | Sammy Sparkman | UD | 8 | Nov 26, 1999 | New Orleans Arena,New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. | |
| 21 | Win | 20–1 | Verdell Smith | UD | 10 | Jul 12, 1999 | Harrah's, North Kansas City, Missouri, U.S. | |
| 20 | Win | 19–1 | Rodolfo Gomez | UD | 8 | Jun 11, 1999 | Motor Speedway,Fort Worth, Texas, U.S. | |
| 19 | Win | 18–1 | Mark Hammon | KO | 9 (12),1:33 | May 17, 1999 | Harrah's,North Kansas City, Missouri, U.S. | Won vacant IBA Continental junior welterweight title |
| 18 | Win | 17–1 | Teddy Worth | UD | 6 | Apr 22, 1999 | Adam's Mark Hotel,Tulsa, Oklahoma, U.S. | |
| 17 | Win | 16–1 | Ken Manuel | TKO | 2 (6),1:20 | Apr 3, 1999 | Civic Arena,St. Joseph, Missouri, U.S. | |
| 16 | Win | 15–1 | John Stewart | KO | 1 (6),1:20 | Mar 11, 1999 | Heart Banquet Center,St. Charles, Missouri, U.S. | |
| 15 | Win | 14–1 | Larry Kenney | DQ | 6 (6),1:45 | Mar 2, 1999 | The Ambassador, St. Louis, Missouri, U.S. | |
| 14 | Loss | 13–1 | Antonio Díaz | SD | 12 | Dec 12, 1998 | Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, Indio, California, U.S. | For IBAjunior welterweight title |
| 13 | Win | 13–0 | Mike Cooley | KO | 1 (6),1:55 | Oct 6, 1998 | The Ambassador, St. Louis, Missouri, U.S. | |
| 12 | Win | 12–0 | Ken Durham | TKO | 4 (6) | Oct 1, 1998 | Harrah's, St. Louis, Missouri, U.S. | |
| 11 | Win | 11–0 | Javier Guadalupe Suazo | UD | 6 | Sep 18, 1998 | Thomas & Mack Center,Paradise, Nevada, U.S. | |
| 10 | Win | 10–0 | Clifton Woods | KO | 3 (6),1:42 | Aug 4, 1998 | The Ambassador, St. Louis, Missouri, U.S. | |
| 9 | Win | 9–0 | Abraham Bruno | UD | 6 | Jun 14, 1998 | Etess Arena,Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. | |
| 8 | Win | 8–0 | Reggie Strickland | UD | 4 | Jun 2, 1998 | The Ambassador, St. Louis, Missouri, U.S. | |
| 7 | Win | 7–0 | Juan Antonio Gonzalez | UD | 4 | May 16, 1998 | Fantasy Springs Resort Casino,Indio, California, U.S. | |
| 6 | Win | 6–0 | Andre Hawthorne | UD | 4 | Apr 7, 1998 | The Ambassador,Jennings, Missouri, U.S. | |
| 5 | Win | 5–0 | Carlos Horacio Nevarez | UD | 4 | Mar 19, 1998 | Thornton, Colorado, U.S. | |
| 4 | Win | 4–0 | Lamont Buchanan | KO | 1 (4),2:18 | Feb 3, 1998 | The Ambassador, St. Louis, Missouri, U.S. | |
| 3 | Win | 3–0 | Jim Williams | TKO | 2 (4),1:34 | Jan 23, 1998 | Grand Casino,Tunica, Mississippi, U.S. | |
| 2 | Win | 2–0 | David Turner | UD | 4 | Dec 2, 1997 | The Ambassador,St. Louis, Missouri, U.S. | |
| 1 | Win | 1–0 | Hector Leguillow | UD | 4 | Nov 21, 1997 | Station Casino,Kansas City, Missouri, U.S. |
| Sporting positions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amateur boxing titles | ||||
| Previous: Brandon Mitchell | U.S. Golden Gloves welterweight champion 1997 | Next: Anthony Hanshaw | ||
| Regional boxing titles | ||||
| Vacant Title last held by Antonio Margarito | WBO–NABOwelterweight champion September 17, 2000 – August 2001 Vacated | Vacant Title next held by José Celaya | ||
| Vacant Title last held by Raul Frank | USBA welterweight champion August 17, 2001 – April 13, 2002 Lost bid for IBF title | Vacant Title next held by Ishe Smith | ||
| Vacant Title last held by Juan Carlos Sanchez | WBA Fedelatin welterweight champion August 23, 2002 – March 2003 Vacated | Vacant Title next held by Walter Javier Crucce | ||
| World boxing titles | ||||
| Preceded by | IBF welterweight champion March 22, 2003 –February 5, 2005 | Succeeded by | ||
| Preceded byasSuper champion | WBA welterweight champion Undisputed title December 13, 2003 – February 5, 2005 Super title until May 2004 | |||
| Preceded by Ricardo Mayorga | WBC welterweight champion December 13, 2003 – February 5, 2005 | |||
| The Ring welterweight champion December 13, 2003 – February 5, 2005 | ||||
| Vacant Title last held by Lloyd Honeyghan | Undisputed welterweight champion December 13, 2003 – February 5, 2005 | |||
| Preceded by | IBF junior middleweight champion July 8, 2006 – March 27, 2008 | Succeeded by | ||
| Vacant Title last held by Verno Phillips | IBF junior middleweight champion April 24, 2009 – August 7, 2010 | Succeeded by | ||
