Skip to content

Boxing News 24/7

  • Terms Of Service & Cookies-Policy
  • Boxing Fan Forum
  • MMA News
  • Boxing Interviews
  • Boxing Results
  • Boxing History
  • Privacy Policy
  • British Boxing News
  • Useful Resources
  • Press
  • Boxing Rankings
  • Top Boxing Articles
  • Boxing Schedule
  • Send News
  • Boxing Live Streams & Videos

Boxing News 24/7

  • Press
  • Results
  • Schedule
  • Rankings
  • Boxing Live
  • Forum
    • Boxing History
    • Boxing Interviews
    • UK Boxing News
  • Tickets
  • Contact

Thomas Hearns

On This Day In 1988: Iran Barkley Shocks Thomas Hearns, Scores Upset Of Decade

June 6, 2022 by James Slater
Thomas Hearns boxing image / photo

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”

Recalling Tommy Hearns’ “Double Knockdown” Fight With Jay Snyder

May 14, 2022 by James Slater
Thomas Hearns boxing image / photo

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”

Hagler-Hearns: Still THE WAR!

April 15, 2022 by James Slater
Thomas Hearns boxing image / photo

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!”

30 Years Ago: The Barkley-Hearns Rematch; A War That Ruined Both Men

March 20, 2022 by James Slater
Thomas Hearns boxing image / photo

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”

Boxing’s Five-Weight Kings: Leonard, Hearns, Mayweather, De La Hoya, Pacquiao… Canelo Alvarez?

November 17, 2021 by James Slater - 1 Comment
Thomas Hearns boxing image / photo

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?”

- 1 Comment

On This Day In ’87: The Great Thomas Hearns Makes History

October 29, 2021 by James Slater - 4 Comments
Thomas Hearns boxing image / photo

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”

- 4 Comments

Happy Birthday Thomas Hearns! “The Hitman” Turns 63

October 18, 2021 by James Slater - 1 Comment
Thomas Hearns boxing image / photo

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”

- 1 Comment

Exclusive Interview: Thomas Hearns Speaks On The Sugar Ray Leonard Classic

September 15, 2021 by James Slater - 18 Comments
Thomas Hearns boxing image / photo

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”

- 18 Comments

Lethally Poised, Sleek And Savage: Could Any Of Today’s Welterweights Have Lived With Thomas Hearns?

August 2, 2021 by James Slater - 49 Comments
Thomas Hearns boxing image / photo

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?”

- 49 Comments

Marvin Hagler and Thomas Hearns went to war 36 years ago today

April 15, 2021 by Showtime Boxing
Thomas Hearns boxing image / photo

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”

Post navigation
Older posts
Page1 Page2 … Page5 Next →
Follow @eastsideboxing

Press Room

  • Photos: Rodriguez beats Sor Rungvisai, Akhmadaliev stops Rios
  • WATCH LIVE: Golovkin vs Canelo 3 New York Presser
  • Paul vs. Fury at Madison Square Garden on August 6 live on SHOWTIME PPV
  • Ruiz Jr vs Ortiz Headlines September 4 Labor Day Weekend From  LA
  • Mark Magsayo vs Rey Vargas live on SHOWTIME on July 9
  • Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez on a mission to fight Dmitry Bivol

Schedule

  • Fury vs Hunter *** Postponed ***
  • Joyce vs Hammer – BT Sport – July 2 – 2 pm ET
  • Chisora vs Pulev 2 – DAZN – July 9 – 2 pm ET
  • Magsayo vs Vargas – Showtime – July 9 – 9 pm ET
  • Barboza vs Zorrilla – ESPN – July 15 – 9 pm ET
  • Garcia vs Fortuna – DAZN – July 16 – 9 pm ET

Popular Posts This Week

Keith Thurman says Crawford & Spence holding all the belts hurts 147-lb division  Keith Thurman says Crawford & Spence holding all the belts hurts 147-lb division 4K Total Shares
David Tua: One OF The Greatest Modern Day Heavyweights Who Never Won A World Title David Tua: One OF The Greatest Modern Day Heavyweights Who Never Won A World Title2K Total Shares
Canelo reveals why he lost to Bivol: “I couldn’t train like usual” Canelo reveals why he lost to Bivol: “I couldn’t train like usual”2K Total Shares
Canelo vs. Golovkin 3 returning to T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on September 17thCanelo vs. Golovkin 3 returning to T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on September 17th2K Total Shares
Eddie Hearn: Let’s do Bivol vs. Beterbiev next for undisputed, why do we have to wait? Eddie Hearn: Let’s do Bivol vs. Beterbiev next for undisputed, why do we have to wait?1K Total Shares
Gennadiy Golovkin surprised by Canelo Alvarez’s behavior at Los Angeles press conference Gennadiy Golovkin surprised by Canelo Alvarez’s behavior at Los Angeles press conference679 Total Shares
Shakur Stevenson warns Spence about Crawford, talks Tank Davis fight Shakur Stevenson warns Spence about Crawford, talks Tank Davis fight672 Total Shares
Ryan Garcia says he’ll “sleep” Tank Davis after beating Fortuna Ryan Garcia says he’ll “sleep” Tank Davis after beating Fortuna656 Total Shares

Press News

  • Photos: Rodriguez beats Sor Rungvisai, Akhmadaliev stops Rios
  • WATCH LIVE: Golovkin vs Canelo 3 New York Presser
  • Paul vs. Fury at Madison Square Garden on August 6 live on SHOWTIME PPV
  • Ruiz Jr vs Ortiz Headlines September 4 Labor Day Weekend From  LA
  • Mark Magsayo vs Rey Vargas live on SHOWTIME on July 9
  • Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez on a mission to fight Dmitry Bivol

Recent Posts

  • Jesse ‘Bam’ Rodriguez destroys Sor Rungvisai – Boxing Results
  • Joshua’s game plan for Usyk rematch revealed by trainer Robert Garcia
  • Canelo reveals why he lost to Bivol: “I couldn’t train like usual”
  • Golovkin is a two-faced person says Canelo Alvarez
  • Canelo Alvarez Won’t Be Content Until He KO’s Golovkin, Ends His Career
  • On This Day: The Fight That Almost Killed Sugar Ray Robinson

Latest Results

  • Photos: Rodriguez beats Sor Rungvisai, Akhmadaliev stops Rios
  • Jesse ‘Bam’ Rodriguez destroys Sor Rungvisai – Boxing Results
  • Jarrell Miller Picks Up Hard Ten Round Decision Win In Argentina
  • Photos: Beterbiev Batters Joe Smith Jr, Ramirez KOs Abraham Nova
  • Artur Beterbiev stops Joe Smith Jr by 2nd round knockout – Boxing Results
  • Robeisy Ramirez crushes Abraham Nova – Boxing Results
  • Boxing News
  • Instagram
  • Follow Us
  • Like Us
  • ESB Archives
  • TOS
  • Privacy Policy
  • Contact Us

The views expressed in all articles are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect those of Boxing247.com or its affiliates

East Side Boxing / Boxing247.com © 2001 - 2022
  • Boxing Press
  • Contact Us
  • Boxing LIVE
  • Boxing Schedule
  • Boxing Results
  • Boxing Rankings
  • Boxing Fan Forum
  • Boxing Interviews
  • Boxing History
  • UK Boxing News
  • Send News