Squeeze on Spinks taints first title defense plan
Ken Norton presses the claim as top contender amid money games surrounding Leon Spinks first defense. Top Rank and CBS are tied to a multimillion dollar deal while the WBC pressure to defend or be stripped feeds a broader boxing industry controversy. Norton calls Arum’s actions ruin boxing and Spinks.
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Horse Racing Entries at Shenandoah Downs Listed
The Shenandoah Downs catalog lists horses including Spacenik Elia Ann Foreign Depar ture Last Confidence 3 Red Imperial Count's Playboy Daddy's Girl Bey City Whipper 4 Wave Off Muggins Mouse Brandip Bouquet Lack of Proof 5 Lady Theia Mister Fox Shamrock Sean Midday Sinner 6 Bold Dan Wandering Yoso Worldly Jim Foolish Tot 1 Pinehurst Sheriff Secret Choice Saturday Hero Presque Lad 8 Shy Susan 9 Cherokee Ann I'm Talented Fernjay Boss's Game.
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WBC Threatens Spinks with Norton Title Challenge
The World Boxing Council demands Leon Spinks defend the heavyweight title against Ken Norton by March 17 or lose recognition. WBC President Jose Sulaiman cites prior agreements with Spinks and Muhammad Ali and notes purse offers due by April 7 with written bids, guarantor, and 10 percent down payment. Revocation would not affect Spinks' standing with the WBA, which backs an all Spinks rematch.
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