Invincible Final
By Stephen Campana: “Those whom the gods would destroy they first raise up.” —a variant of a famous quote … more “Invincible Final”
Thomas Hearns
McGuigan Says Crawford “Slots Into Elite Group Of 147 Pounders”
The history of the welterweight division is rich with great fighters, truly special warriors who are universally recognised as all-time … more “McGuigan Says Crawford “Slots Into Elite Group Of 147 Pounders””
Happy Birthday, Thomas Hearns – Truly One Of The Best To Ever Do It
The legendary “Hitman,” Thomas Hearns today celebrates his 62nd birthday. One of the finest welterweights, light-middleweights, super-middleweights, and light-heavyweights in … more “Happy Birthday, Thomas Hearns – Truly One Of The Best To Ever Do It”
40 Years Ago – When “Hitman” Thomas Hearns Won His First World Title With Destruction Of Pipino Cuevas
It would prove to be the first of many – many world titles won and many great nights for Thomas … more “40 Years Ago – When “Hitman” Thomas Hearns Won His First World Title With Destruction Of Pipino Cuevas”
Hearns Vs. Duran – The Most Violent KO Of “The Four Kings” Rivalry
As fight fans know, the nine-year, nine-fight rivalry known as “The Four Kings” gave us plenty of drama, to put … more “Hearns Vs. Duran – The Most Violent KO Of “The Four Kings” Rivalry”
On This Day In 1991 – The Legendary Thomas Hearns Scores His Last Great Win
In a long and heavily distinguished career that was filled with so many great wins, living legend Thomas Hearns picked … more “On This Day In 1991 – The Legendary Thomas Hearns Scores His Last Great Win”
40 Years Ago And The Birth Of “The Four Kings”
If the great Roberto Duran-Sugar Ray Leonard fight of June of 1980 wasn’t special enough, this titanic battle was the … more “40 Years Ago And The Birth Of “The Four Kings””
Hagler vs Hearns Hits 35
Three-and-a-half decades ago today – April 15, 1985 – an epic fight, a slugfest, a war, took place. The date … more “Hagler vs Hearns Hits 35”
Iran Barkley’s Greatest Hit
Thomas Hearns had the fight won; all he had to do was stick and move and be content to further … more “Iran Barkley’s Greatest Hit”
On This Day 21 Years Ago – Thomas Hearns Has His One And Only Pro Fight In England
British boxing fans were so excited. It was going to be great: a sold-out, rocking MEN Arena in the heart … more “On This Day 21 Years Ago – Thomas Hearns Has His One And Only Pro Fight In England”