It was 34 years ago today when Iran Barkley won the middleweight title by way of a stunning KO of Thomas Hearns. Barkley, who suffered … read more “On This Day In 1988: Iran Barkley Shocks Thomas Hearns, Scores Upset Of Decade”
The ring career of the great Thomas Hearns pretty much had it all: numerous epic super fights, an armful of world title wins, history-making wins, … read more “Recalling Tommy Hearns’ “Double Knockdown” Fight With Jay Snyder”
12 words: Hagler V Hearns. Instantly recognised and acknowledged by all fight fans, be they young, middle-aged or old. They KNOW. They remember. It was … read more “Hagler-Hearns: Still THE WAR!”
As great as he was – as in super-great – Thomas Hearns never could get past Iran Barkley and his “Blade.” It was the upset … read more “30 Years Ago: The Barkley-Hearns Rematch; A War That Ruined Both Men”
Fight fans have heard by now: Mexican superstar Canelo Alvarez, a fighter who gets as pumped up by making history as he does by winning … read more “Boxing’s Five-Weight Kings: Leonard, Hearns, Mayweather, De La Hoya, Pacquiao… Canelo Alvarez?”
Thomas Hearns enjoyed many, many great nights, and as we all know, “The Hitman” gave us many epic fights. From welterweight all the way up … read more “On This Day In ’87: The Great Thomas Hearns Makes History”
Earlier this year, we sadly and shockingly lost one of “The Four Kings,” as the truly great Marvelous Marvin Hagler passed away, this at a … read more “Happy Birthday Thomas Hearns! “The Hitman” Turns 63”
Two great welterweights collided 40 years ago in Las Vegas. It was, quite simply, a fight the whole world watched. And celebrated. And still celebrate. … read more “Exclusive Interview: Thomas Hearns Speaks On The Sugar Ray Leonard Classic”
Whether your preference is the “Hitman” moniker or the “Motor City Cobra” handle, we all know how proficient Thomas Hearns was at getting the job … read more “Lethally Poised, Sleek And Savage: Could Any Of Today’s Welterweights Have Lived With Thomas Hearns?”
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”