Who wins?

Ali vs Inoki (1976) vs Third heavyweight title vs Leon Spinks (1978)

Third heavyweight title vs Leon Spinks (1978) wins 81% to 19%. 12 more put them in the same row. From Muhammad Ali's Greatest Moments Tier List. Pick a side.

SoggyWaffle4 on Ali vs Inoki (1976): weird, but it kind of invented the boxer vs wrestler hype that MMA grew out of

SpicyNugget1295 on Third heavyweight title vs Leon Spinks (1978): winning the title back at 36 after that embarrassing first fight is a real comeback

Muhammad Ali's Greatest Moments Tier List: the full ranking

More matchups

• Ali vs Inoki (1976) vs Loss to Larry Holmes (1980)
• Ali vs Inoki (1976) vs Rome Olympic gold medal (1960)
• Third heavyweight title vs Leon Spinks (1978) vs Rome Olympic gold medal (1960)
• Third heavyweight title vs Leon Spinks (1978) vs Fight of the Century loss to Frazier (1971)
• Third heavyweight title vs Leon Spinks (1978) vs Loss to Larry Holmes (1980)