35 Years Ago: The Great Thomas Hearns Makes History!
35 years ago (October 29 198), the great Thomas Hearns, who had set himself the lofty goal of making boxing … read more “35 Years Ago: The Great Thomas Hearns Makes History!”
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The Great Thomas Hearns Turns 64
All-time great Thomas Hearns turns 64 today. Born in Grand Junction, Tennessee, Hearns would go on to become one of … read more “The Great Thomas Hearns Turns 64”
On This Day: Tommy Hearns’ First Accension To The Throne, And Maybe His Most Frightening
Thomas Hearns, Tommy to his friends – and we fight fans will always be Hearns’ friends – made a sudden … read more “On This Day: Tommy Hearns’ First Accension To The Throne, And Maybe His Most Frightening”
On This Day In 1988: Iran Barkley Shocks Thomas Hearns, Scores Upset Of Decade
It was 34 years ago today when Iran Barkley won the middleweight title by way of a stunning KO of … 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
The ring career of the great Thomas Hearns pretty much had it all: numerous epic super fights, an armful of … read more “Recalling Tommy Hearns’ “Double Knockdown” Fight With Jay Snyder”
Hagler-Hearns: Still THE WAR!
12 words: Hagler V Hearns. Instantly recognised and acknowledged by all fight fans, be they young, middle-aged or old. They … read more “Hagler-Hearns: Still THE WAR!”
30 Years Ago: The Barkley-Hearns Rematch; A War That Ruined Both Men
As great as he was – as in super-great – Thomas Hearns never could get past Iran Barkley and his … 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?
Fight fans have heard by now: Mexican superstar Canelo Alvarez, a fighter who gets as pumped up by making history … read more “Boxing’s Five-Weight Kings: Leonard, Hearns, Mayweather, De La Hoya, Pacquiao… Canelo Alvarez?”