Statements (55)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:boxing_match
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| gptkbp:aftermath |
Both fighters remained popular in boxing.
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| gptkbp:attendance |
20,000
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| gptkbp:broadcasts |
gptkb:HBO
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| gptkbp:date |
June 16, 1987
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| gptkbp:famous_quote |
Cooney stated he was confident before the match.
Spinks said he trained hard for the fight. |
| gptkbp:fan_engagement |
Fans were excited for the matchup.
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| gptkbp:fan_events |
Fans traveled from across the country.
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| gptkbp:fight_strategy_cooney |
land powerful punches.
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| gptkbp:fight_strategy_spinks |
outbox Cooney.
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| gptkbp:fighting_style |
professional boxing
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| gptkbp:fighting_style_cooney |
slugger
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| gptkbp:fighting_style_spinks |
gptkb:Boxer
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| gptkbp:final_match_date |
2:59 of the last round
Both fighters expressed respect for each other. 3 minutes per round. Analysts praised Spinks' technique. Cooney struggled with Spinks' movement. Critics noted Cooney's lack of strategy. High anticipation due to both fighters' records. Marked a pivotal moment in heavyweight boxing. Spinks' speed was key to victory. |
| gptkbp:historical_context |
Part of the 1980s boxing boom.
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Spinks vs. Cooney
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| gptkbp:impact |
Increased interest in heavyweight boxing.
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| gptkbp:judges |
gptkb:Dave_Moretti
gptkb:Chuck_Giampa Art Lurie |
| gptkbp:legacy |
Considered a classic heavyweight bout.
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| gptkbp:location |
Convention Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey
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| gptkbp:media_coverage |
Extensive media coverage leading up to the fight.
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| gptkbp:nationality_cooney |
gptkb:American
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| gptkbp:nationality_spinks |
gptkb:American
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| gptkbp:notable_fighter |
gptkb:Gerry_Cooney
gptkb:Michael_Spinks |
| gptkbp:outcome |
Spinks retained his title.
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| gptkbp:post-fight_career_cooney |
continued boxing until 1990.
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| gptkbp:post-fight_career_spinks |
retired from boxing
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| gptkbp:pre-fight_record_cooney |
25 wins, 1 loss
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| gptkbp:pre-fight_record_spinks |
31 wins, 0 losses
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| gptkbp:promoter |
gptkb:Don_King
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| gptkbp:promotions |
Heavily promoted by Don King.
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| gptkbp:referee |
gptkb:Richard_Steele
Richard Steele was a veteran referee. |
| gptkbp:rematch |
No rematch occurred.
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| gptkbp:result |
Spinks won by unanimous decision
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| gptkbp:rounds |
gptkb:12
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| gptkbp:rounds_won_by_cooney |
gptkb:4
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| gptkbp:rounds_won_by_spinks |
8
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| gptkbp:significance |
First heavyweight title fight between two undefeated fighters since 1978.
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| gptkbp:title |
gptkb:WBC_Heavyweight_Championship
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| gptkbp:weight_class |
heavyweight
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Michael_Spinks
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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