 In October 2009, Spina fought to a draw with former WBA world light heavyweight champion Lou Del Valle.On Saturday, October 2, 2010, Spina stopped former world title challenger Antwun Echols in the third round of their bout at Fox Theater in the main event of CES Boxing's 'Last Man Standing' eight bout card at Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket, Connecticut, improving his overall record to 26-1-2 with 18 kayos.The win put Spina, currently ranked sixth in the world among light heavyweights by the World Boxing Association, back into world title contention.