Once again, Marvellous Marvin Hagler and Thomas “Hitman” Hearns would box under the bright lights of Las Vegas, this time together, on the same night, against dangerous opposition. It was almost a full year after these two warriors had gone to hell and back against one other, and the grand plan for promoter Bob Arum was to set up a Hagler-Hearns II. Fans got two thrilling fights for their money this night in 1986 – … Read Article
As Caesars Palace celebrates 50 years, boxing legends Ali and Hearns receive prestigious Icon Awards
- Leave a CommentA huge party was taking place last night in Las Vegas, as the iconic and quite beautiful hotel Caesars Palace celebrated its 50th birthday. The hotel, one of the oldest in Las Vegas, opened its doors on August 5, 1966 and a weekend-long series of celebrations came to and end with a stunning fireworks display last night. Fight fans of course used to regularly pack out Caesars Palace when the biggest fights, the most special … Read Article
Hagler-Hearns: still the greatest fight in middleweight history – but what if there’d been a rematch?
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It’s just over three decades old (31 years ago today to be exact) but no fight has surpassed the epic three-round war between Marvelous Marvin Hagler and Thomas “Hitman” Hearns since it took place in Las Vegas in 1985 – certainly no middleweight fight has topped “The War.” With seemingly reckless abandon, the two greats, who were at their peak at the time of the showdown, launched into one another. Fans, experts and even the … Read Article
Hearns confirmed for second annual Box Fan Expo, Sept. 12 in Las Vegas
-Eight-time world champion Thomas “The Hitman” Hearns has confirmed that he will appear and have a booth at the Las Vegas Convention Center for the second annual Box Fan Expo that will take place Saturday. The Boxing Expo will coincide with the Floyd Mayweather vs Andre Berto championship fight, which will take place later that evening and Mexican Independence weekend. … Read Article
BAM on Boxing: Legends Coming to Bethlehem (Part 4 of 4)
-Thomas Hearns, Earnie Shavers, Gerry Cooney and Larry Holmes are four of the Legends of Boxing who will be ringside Thursday night (Sept. 26) for the big boxing card at the Sands Bethlehem. They will be part of a gala cocktail party there during tonight’s weigh-in.… Read Article
Bam on boxing: Thomas Hearns
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Legends Part 1 of 4
If you attended the Aug. 10 boxing card at the Sands Bethlehem Event Center, you may have seen one of the greatest Puerto Rican fighters of all-time, Wilfredo Gomez, who was there. More ring legends are on their way to the Sands on Thursday evening, Sept. 26: Thomas Hearns, Earnie Shavers, Gerry Cooney and Larry Holmes will be ringside. This may be your chance to meet and … Read Article
Iran “The Blade” Barkley Speaks: 25-Years After His Stunning Upset KO Of Thomas Hearns
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Just over 25-years ago, Iran “The Blade” Barkley, he of the mean streets of The Bronx, met Thomas “The Hitman” Hearns, he of the equally tough neighbourhoods of Detroit – and a sensational middleweight title fight was witnessed.
Hearns, by 1988 already a living legend, has just made history by becoming the first ever four-time “world” champion in boxing (welterweight, light-middle, light-heavy and then middleweight). Barkley, who had been handily out-pointed by the talented Sumbu … Read Article
Thomas “The Hitman” Hearns: “Floyd Mayweather Jr. would have a lot of problems with a prime Hitman”
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By Joseph Herron: Whenever anyone strikes up a passionate mythical debate between fighters facing off from different eras, one match-up always enters the conversation: “How would Floyd Mayweather Jr. at Welterweight fair against the 147 pound version of the six division world champion, Thomas “The Hitman” Hearns, circa 1981?”
Earlier this week on “The Pugilist KOrner” radio show, the Hall of Fame fighter shared his thoughts on the hypothetical prime for prime pairing.
“You … Read Article
Tonight on “the Pugilist KOrner”: Thomas Hearns, Jimmy Paul, Ronald Hearns, Ronnie Shields, Anthony Barnes, and Javan “Sugar” Hill
-Blog Talk Radio’s “The Pugilist KOrner” is proud to present a special “Emanuel Steward Tribute”, featuring Boxing Legends and Future Stars from the Kronk Gym in Detroit, Michigan, including Hall of Fame Boxing Legend Thomas “The Hit-Man” Hearns, International Boxing Federation (IBF) Lightweight Champion Jimmy “The Ringmaster” Paul, and “The Chosen One” Ronald Hearns!!
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Pugilist KOrner listener line: 718-506-1506… Read Article
“Hearns Returns” on October 12th to Taylor, Michigan
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The entire boxing community is cordially invited to witness a very special event, celebrating the history and future of the sweet science.
George Kaltsas and Hitman Entertainment present “Hearns Returns – The Duel down the River” – an eight bout spectacular, featuring the best young talent in boxing from the legendary Kronk Gym in Detroit, Michigan
The exclusive celebration will honor six division World Champions, who was recently inducted into the International Boxing Hall of … Read Article