Thomas Hearns goes by Hitman, The Motor City Cobra, and Tommy.
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Tommy was winning the first fight before Leonard rallied and stopped Hearns in the 14th round.
8 years later at super middleweight in a 12 rounder, they fought to a draw, but almost everybody (including Leonard) say Hearns deserved the decision.
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Tommy Hearns has been married twice. His first marriage was to a woman named Carol, and they had two children together. He later married his second wife, a woman named Andrea, with whom he also has children.
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Tommy Hearns had an impressive amateur boxing record of 155 wins and 8 losses. He was known for his exceptional skill and power, which helped him secure numerous titles during his amateur career. Hearns also represented the United States in the 1976 Olympics, although he did not medal. His strong amateur background laid the foundation for his successful professional career.
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Tommy Hearns won a total of five world titles in four different weight classes during his boxing career. He held the WBA Welterweight title, the WBC Super Welterweight title, the WBC Middleweight title, and the WBC Light Heavyweight title, among others. Hearns is widely regarded as one of the greatest boxers of all time, known for his power and unique fighting style.
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Hearns turned pro at 147 on 25-nov-77
Leonard turned pro at Jr Welterweight on 5-feb 77, but was a full welterweight after a few fights,
they met in a unification title bout September '81.
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Niamh Hearns has written:
'International harmonisation of financial accounting'
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Jonathan Hearns was born on May 24, 1983, in Johannesburg, South Africa.
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One of the greatest ever. Second 5 division champion (after Tommy hearns who did it that same weekend), olympic gold medalist, he beat hearns, duran, hagler, benitez and a host of others. only lost once in his prime to duran who quit against Leonard in the rematch.
fast feet and even faster hands and a boxing brain that was second to none.
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One of the greatest ever. Second 5 division champion (after Tommy hearns who did it that same weekend), olympic gold medalist, he beat hearns, duran, hagler, benitez and a host of others. only lost once in his prime to duran who quit against Leonard in the rematch.
fast feet and even faster hands and a boxing brain that was second to none.
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Nigel Benn and Thomas Hearns never fought each other. Both were prominent boxers in the late 1980s and early 1990s, but their careers did not overlap in a way that allowed for a matchup. Benn was known for his aggressive style and power, while Hearns was celebrated for his reach and technical skills. As a result, there is no outcome to report from a Benn vs. Hearns fight.
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$13 million to Leonard, $11 million to Hearns, as was reported at the time
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Kronk, in Detroit, MI. This famous gym run by Emmanuel Steward has produced 37 world champions, including Tommy "The Hitman" Hearns, and current IBF welterweight title holder, Kermit Cintron.
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Legendary Nights - 2003 The Tale of Leonard Hearns 1-1 was released on:
USA: 5 March 2003
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Legendary Nights - 2003 The Tale of Hagler Hearns 1-4 was released on:
USA: 26 March 2003
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In the first fight, Leonard came from behind to ko Hearns in the 14th round of a 15 rounder.
In the rematch, Hearns scored two knockdowns and the fight was still a draw.
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Roberto Duran in 1980 (first fight)
Terry Norris in 1991 and Hector Camacho in 1997 (his last two fights).
Although he got a draw in his rematch with Thomas Hearns in 1989, even Leonard admits Tommy deserved the decision.
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Thomas Hearns has four siblings, including three brothers and one sister. He grew up in a large family, which influenced his upbringing and later career in boxing. His siblings have been supportive of his achievements in the sport.
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Tommy Hearns, Marvin Hagler, Sugar Ray Leonard, Mike Tyson, Evander Holyfield, Jack Dempsey, Sugar Ray Robinson, Ray Mercer, Roy Jones Jr. Floyd Mayweather
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Thomas Hearns
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The cast of Thomas Hearns vs. Pipino Cuevas - 1980 includes: George Benton as Himself - Trainer Stan Christodoulou as Himself - Referee Gerry Cooney as Himself - Ringside Guest Pipino Cuevas as himself Don Dunphy as Himself - Ringside Commentator Thomas Hearns as himself Ken Norton as Himself - Ringside Commentator Carlos Palomino as Himself - Ringside Commentator Harry Papacaralambolous as Himself - Referee Earnie Shavers as himself Emanuel Steward as Himself - Trainer
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The boxer refered as Hitman was no other than Thomas Hearns. Born in Memphis. ( times world champion
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hearns won a 15 round majority decision.
boxrec.com will have the full records of both.
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Thomas Hearns and Sugar Ray Leonard fought at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, Nevada. Their highly anticipated bout took place on April 6, 1989, and was for the WBC super middleweight title. This match was a significant event in boxing history, showcasing two of the sport's greatest champions. Leonard won the fight by a close, unanimous decision.
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Chick Hearn's first name was Francis. He was a prominent sports broadcaster known for his work with the Los Angeles Lakers.
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