In 1978, Muhammad Ali lost to this boxer but then defeated him later that year, thus regaining the heavyweight championship title for a record 3rd time.
- Leon Spinks
- Ken Norton
- Joe Frazier
- Joe Bugner
Answer
The correct answer is A) Leon Spinks.
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