HAGLER AND HEARNS WENT TO ‘WAR’ 36 YEARS AGO TODAY IN ONE OF THE NINE MEMORABLE FIGHTS FEATURED IN SHOWTIME SPORTS DOCUMENTARY FILMS’ THE KINGS… read more “Marvin Hagler and Thomas Hearns went to war 36 years ago today”
In boxing, it is said that styles make fights. From 1980 through 1989, it was the style of four great fighters that not only made … read more “Showtime Sports documentary ‘The Kings’”
The latest installment of Mike Tyson’s immensely enjoyable, ‘Hot Boxin’ show is absolutely must-see stuff. The former heavyweight champ, relaxed, with joint in hand, is … read more “Latest Episode Of Mike Tyson’s ‘Hot Boxin’ Really A Must-See – Leonard, Hearns, Mosley In The Studio”
Fight fans the world over are still trying to come to terms with the sad, shocking and wholly unexpected passing of the great Marvelous Marvin … read more “With Marvelous Marvin Sadly Gone, Who Is The Greatest Living Middleweight?”
Thomas Hearns had two nicknames: Hitman, and Motor City Cobra. Capable of boxing with the best and of outboxing the best (see his fights with … read more “35 Years Ago – When KO King Thomas Hearns Levelled A Future Star In The Making”
Far and away my favorite fighter of “The Four Kings,” Thomas Hearns gave us so many great, great fights. Win or lose, Hearns gave his … read more “Thomas Hearns Vs. Dennis Andries – When “The Hitman” Destroyed “The Hackney Rock””
By Stephen Campana: “Those whom the gods would destroy they first raise up.” —a variant of a famous quote from the Ancient Greek tragedian … read more “Invincible Final”
The history of the welterweight division is rich with great fighters, truly special warriors who are universally recognised as all-time greats. Is Terence Crawford deserving … read more “McGuigan Says Crawford “Slots Into Elite Group Of 147 Pounders””
The legendary “Hitman,” Thomas Hearns today celebrates his 62nd birthday. One of the finest welterweights, light-middleweights, super-middleweights, and light-heavyweights in boxing history, the feared and … read more “Happy Birthday, Thomas Hearns – Truly One Of The Best To Ever Do It”
It would prove to be the first of many – many world titles won and many great nights for Thomas Hearns.
It was 40 years … read more “40 Years Ago – When “Hitman” Thomas Hearns Won His First World Title With Destruction Of Pipino Cuevas”