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”
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””