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Thomas Hearns
Hearns at the White House in 1987
Born (1958-10-18) October 18, 1958 (age 66)
Grand Junction, Tennessee, U.S.
Other names
  • The Hitman
  • Motor City Cobra
Statistics
Weight(s)
Height6 ft 1 in (185 cm)[1]
Reach78 in (198 cm)[2]
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights67
Wins61
Wins by KO48
Losses5
Draws1

Thomas Hearns (born October 18, 1958) is an American former professional boxer who competed from 1977 to 2006. Nicknamed the "Motor City Cobra", and more famously "The Hitman", Hearns's tall, slender build and oversized arms and shoulders allowed him to move up over fifty pounds (22.7kg) in his career and become the first boxer in history to win world titles in five weight divisions: welterweight, light middleweight, middleweight, super middleweight and light heavyweight.

Hearns was named Fighter of the Year by The Ring magazine and the Boxing Writers Association of America in 1980 and 1984; the latter following his knockout of Roberto Durán. Hearns was known as a devastating puncher throughout his career, even at cruiserweight, despite having climbed up five weight classes. He is ranked number 18 on The Ring's list of 100 greatest punchers of all time.[3] He currently ranks #78 in BoxRec ranking of the greatest pound for pound boxers of all time.[4] On June 10, 2012, Hearns was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame.[5]

Early life

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Hearns was born in Grand Junction, Tennessee, on October 18, 1958,[6] the youngest of three children in his mother's first marriage. With her second marriage, six children joined the first three. On her own, Mrs. Hearns raised Tommy and his siblings in Grand Junction until Tommy was five years old; then the family moved to Detroit, Michigan. Hearns had an amateur record of 155–8. In 1977, he won the National Amateur Athletic Union Light Welterweight Championship, defeating Bobby Joe Young of Steubenville, Ohio, in the finals. He also won the 1977 National Golden Gloves Light Welterweight Championship.

Professional career

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Main article: José Cuevas vs. Thomas Hearns

Hearns began his professional boxing career in Detroit, Michigan, under the tutelage of Emanuel Steward in 1977. Steward had changed Hearns from a light hitting amateur boxer to one of the most devastating punchers in boxing history.

He won six major world titles in five weight classes during his pro career, defeating future boxing hall of famers such as José "Pipino" Cuevas, Wilfred Benítez, Virgil Hill and Roberto Durán. In addition, he won the IBO title at Cruiserweight.

Hearns started his career by knocking out his first 17 opponents. In 1980, Hearns carried his 28–0 record into a world title match against Mexico's Cuevas. Hearns ended Cuevas's 4-year reign by beating him by TKO in the second round. Hearns was voted "Fighter of the Year" by Ring Magazine in 1980.

Hearns vs. Leonard

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Main article: Sugar Ray Leonard vs. Thomas Hearns
Hearns, center, in Detroit, December 1981

In 1981, Hearns the WBA Champion, with a 32–0 record (30 KOs), fought WBC Champion Sugar Ray Leonard (30–1) to unify the World Welterweight Championship in a bout dubbed "The Showdown." In this fight, Hearns suffered his first professional defeat when Leonard stopped him in the 14th round. In the 13th round, Leonard, behind on points on all 3 judges scorecards, needed a knockout to win. He came on strong and put Hearns through the ropes at the end of the round. Hearns was dazed, totally out of gas and received a count but was saved by the bell. Leonard, with his left eye shut and time running out, resumed his attack in the 14th. Hearns started the round boxing and moving, but after staggering Hearns with an overhand right, Leonard pinned Hearns against the ropes. After another combination to the body and head, referee Davey Pearl stopped the fight. Hearns and Leonard banked a combined 17 million dollars for the fight, making it the largest purse in sports history at the time. The following year, Leonard retired due to a detached retina, and there would be no rematch until 1989.[7]

Light Middleweight Champion

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Main articles: Wilfred Benítez vs. Thomas Hearns and Thomas Hearns vs. Roberto Durán

Hearns moved up in weight and won the WBC Super Welterweight (154 lb) title from boxing legend and three-time world champion Wilfred Benítez (44–1–1) in New Orleans in December 1982, and defended that title against European Champion Luigi Minchillo (42–1) (W 12), Roberto Durán (TKO 2), no.1 contender Fred Hutchings (29–1) (KO 3) and #1 contender Mark Medal (26–2) (TKO 8). During his reign at this weight, the 2 round destruction of Roberto Durán, in which he became the first boxer to KO Durán, is seen as his pinnacle achievement, earning him his second Ring Magazine "Fighter of the Year" award in 1984.[8]

Hagler vs Hearns

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Main article: Marvin Hagler vs. Thomas Hearns

While remaining super-welterweight (light-middleweight) champion, Hearns ventured into the middleweight division to challenge undisputed middleweight champion Marvin Hagler in 1985. Billed "The Fight" (later known as "The War"),[9] this bout has often been labeled as the three greatest rounds in boxing history.[9][10] The battle elevated both fighters to superstar status. Hearns was able to stun Hagler soon after the opening bell, but he subsequently broke his right hand in the first round.[11] He did, however, manage to open a deep cut on Hagler's forehead that caused referee Richard Steele to call a time out; the ring doctor examined the cut over Hagler's right eye and said, "let him go." The fight was allowed to continue at this point, with the ringside commentators remarking on the fact that, "the last thing Hagler wants or needs is for this fight to be stopped on a cut."[12] The battle did go back and forth some, but Hearns was unable to capitalize on his early successes against Hagler. As a result of breaking his right hand, Hearns began to use lateral movement and a good jab to keep Hagler at bay as best he could. This tactic worked fairly well, but in the third round Hagler staggered Hearns and managed to catch him against the ropes, where a crushing right hand by Hagler knocked Hearns down. Hearns beat the count but was clearly unable to continue and the referee decided to stop the fight. Despite the loss, Hearns garnered a tremendous amount of respect from fans and boxing aficionados alike.[13] Considering the popularity of the fight and the level of competition, a rematch seemed to be a foregone conclusion and was highly anticipated, but it never took place.[14][15]

Comeback

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Main articles: Dennis Andries vs. Thomas Hearns, Thomas Hearns vs. Juan Roldán, Thomas Hearns vs. Iran Barkley, and Thomas Hearns vs. James Kinchen

Hearns quickly made amends by dispatching undefeated rising star James "Black Gold" Shuler with a devastating first-round knockout in 1986. One week after the fight, Shuler was killed in a motorcycle accident. Hearns presented the NABF championship belt to Shuler's family at his funeral, saying he deserved to keep the belt as he had held it longer than Hearns.

In March 1987, Hearns scored six knockdowns of Dennis Andries to win the WBC light-heavyweight title with a tenth round stoppage at Cobo Hall, Detroit, Michigan. Later that year, his four-round destruction of Juan Roldán (63–2) to claim the vacant WBC middleweight title made Hearns a four-weight world champion.

In a huge upset, Hearns lost his WBC middleweight title to Iran Barkley via a third-round TKO in June 1988 in a bout Ring Magazine named 1988 Upset of the Year. In November that year, Hearns returned to win another world title, defeating James Kinchen (44–3) via a majority decision to win the inaugural WBO super-middleweight title. Hearns became the first boxer to win a world title in five weight divisions.

Rematch with Leonard

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Main article: Sugar Ray Leonard vs. Thomas Hearns II

Hearns had to wait until 1989 for a rematch with Sugar Ray Leonard, this time for Leonard's WBC super-middleweight title and Hearns's WBO title. This was Hearns's sixth Superfight, a fight which much of the public believed Hearns won, flooring Leonard in both the 3rd and 11th rounds. However, the judges scored the fight a controversial draw.[16]

Later career

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Main articles: Thomas Hearns vs. Michael Olajide, Virgil Hill vs. Thomas Hearns, and Thomas Hearns vs. Iran Barkley II

Hearns had one last great performance in 1991, as he challenged the undefeated WBA light-heavyweight champion Virgil Hill. In Hill's eleventh defense of the title, Hearns returned to his amateur roots and outboxed the champion to win a convincing decision and add a sixth world title to his illustrious career.[17] On March 20, 1992, Hearns lost this title on a split decision to old foe Iran Barkley but continued to compete and won his next 8 bouts.[18]

On June 23, 1997, Hearns appeared on a WWF telecast, performing in a storyline where he was taunted and challenged by professional wrestler Bret "Hitman" Hart, who claimed that Hearns stole the "Hitman" nickname. Hearns ended up attacking Jim Neidhart and knocking him down with a series of punches before officials entered the ring and broke up the confrontation.[19]

On November 6, 1998, Hearns had a boxing fight which featured a rare, double knockdown. In it, Hearns and opponent Jay Snyder landed punches simultaneously during the very first round, Hearns a devastating right hand to Snyder's chin and Snyder a left jab to Hearns's chin. Hearns was able to get up before the referee's count reached ten seconds; Snyder was not and Hearns won by first-round knockout.[20]

On April 10, 1999, Hearns travelled to England and beat Nate Miller by unanimous decision to win the IBO cruiserweight title.[21] In his next fight in April 2000 he lost the title to Uriah Grant. The first round was competitive, with Hearns appearing hurt by a solid right to the jaw. Both fighters traded blows in the second round until Hearns appeared to injure his right ankle. He was forced to retire injured at the end of the round.[22] The crowd booed and Hearns took the microphone and promised his fans that he would be back.[23] Hearns fought twice more, winning both fights by TKO. His final fight was on 4 February 2006 against Shannon Landberg.[24]

Personal life

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Hearns signs autographs in Houston in January 2014

Hearns's family is a fixture on the Detroit sports scene. His mother, Lois Hearns, is a fight promoter. Their company, Hearns Entertainment, has promoted many cards, including the Mike Tyson–Andrew Golota bout in 2000. His son Ronald Hearns is also a boxer, and he fought on the undercard of his father's last couple of fights. Hearns lives in Southfield, Michigan (a suburb of Detroit). Hearns serves as a Reserve Police Officer with the Detroit Police Department.

Due to personal financial issues, Hearns was forced to auction off his possessions at The Auction Block of Detroit, Michigan, on April 3, 2010. Items included were a 1957 Chevy, 47' Fountain boat, and a slew of collectible memorabilia. His debt to the IRS was $250,000. He took responsibility for repaying the entire debt, which he said was accrued from being overly generous toward his large extended family.[25]

In 2012, Hearns was ticketed for parking in the middle of the road. He subsequently paid the ticket. His ticketing was featured in Parking Wars.[26]

Professional boxing record

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67 fights 61 wins 5 losses
By knockout 48 4
By decision 13 1
Draws 1
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
67 Win 61–5–1 Shannon Landberg TKO 10 (10), 1:35 Feb 4, 2006 The Palace of Auburn Hills, Auburn Hills, Michigan, U.S.
66 Win 60–5–1 John Long TKO 9 (10) Jul 30, 2005 Cobo Arena, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
65 Loss 59–5–1 Uriah Grant RTD 3 (12), 3:00 Apr 8, 2000 Joe Louis Arena, Detroit, Michigan, U.S. Lost IBO cruiserweight title
64 Win 59–4–1 Nate Miller UD 12 Apr 10, 1999 MEN Arena, Manchester, England Won vacant IBO cruiserweight title
63 Win 58–4–1 Jay Snyder KO 1 (10), 1:28 Nov 6, 1998 Joe Louis Arena, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
62 Win 57–4–1 Ed Dalton KO 5 (10), 2:47 Jan 31, 1997 Great Western Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.
61 Win 56–4–1 Karl Willis KO 5 (10), 2:45 Nov 29, 1996 Civic Center, Roanoke, Virginia, U.S.
60 Win 55–4–1 Earl Butler UD 10 Sep 26, 1995 The Palace, Auburn Hills, Michigan, U.S.
59 Win 54–4–1 Lenny LaPaglia TKO 1 (12), 2:55 Mar 31, 1995 Detroit, Michigan, U.S. Won vacant WBU cruiserweight title
58 Win 53–4–1 Freddie Delgado UD 12 Feb 19, 1994 Coliseum, Charlotte, North Carolina, U.S. Retained NABF cruiserweight title
57 Win 52–4–1 Dan Ward TKO 1 (12), 2:09 Jan 29, 1994 MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S. Won vacant NABF cruiserweight title
56 Win 51–4–1 Andrew Maynard TKO 1 (10), 2:34 Nov 6, 1993 Caesars Palace, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
55 Loss 50–4–1 Iran Barkley SD 12 Mar 20, 1992 Caesars Palace, Paradise, Nevada, U.S. Lost WBA light heavyweight title
54 Win 50–3–1 Virgil Hill UD 12 Jun 3, 1991 Caesars Palace, Paradise, Nevada, U.S. Won WBA light heavyweight title
53 Win 49–3–1 Ken Atkins TKO 3 (10), 2:08 Apr 6, 1991 Aloha Stadium, Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S.
52 Win 48–3–1 Kemper Morton KO 2 (10), 2:02 Feb 11, 1991 Great Western Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.
51 Win 47–3–1 Michael Olajide UD 12 Apr 28, 1990 Etess Arena, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. Retained WBO super middleweight title
50 Draw 46–3–1 Sugar Ray Leonard SD 12 Jun 12, 1989 Caesars Palace, Paradise, Nevada, U.S. Retained WBO super middleweight title;
For WBC super middleweight title
49 Win 46–3 James Kinchen MD 12 Nov 4, 1988 Las Vegas Hilton, Winchester, Nevada, U.S. Won NABF and inaugural WBO super middleweight titles
48 Loss 45–3 Iran Barkley TKO 3 (12), 2:39 Jun 6, 1988 Las Vegas Hilton, Winchester, Nevada, U.S. Lost WBC middleweight title
47 Win 45–2 Juan Roldán KO 4 (12), 2:01 Oct 29, 1987 Las Vegas Hilton, Winchester, Nevada, U.S. Won vacant WBC middleweight title
46 Win 44–2 Dennis Andries TKO 10 (12), 1:26 Mar 7, 1987 Cobo Hall, Detroit, Michigan, U.S. Won WBC light heavyweight title
45 Win 43–2 Doug DeWitt UD 12 Oct 17, 1986 Cobo Arena, Detroit, Michigan, U.S. Retained NABF middleweight title
44 Win 42–2 Mark Medal TKO 8 (12), 2:20 Jun 23, 1986 Caesars Palace, Paradise, Nevada, U.S. Retained WBC and The Ring light middleweight titles
43 Win 41–2 James Shuler KO 1 (12), 1:13 Mar 10, 1986 Caesars Palace, Paradise, Nevada, U.S. Won NABF middleweight title
42 Loss 40–2 Marvin Hagler TKO 3 (12), 1:52 Apr 15, 1985 Caesars Palace, Paradise, Nevada, U.S. For WBA, WBC, IBF, and The Ring middleweight titles
41 Win 40–1 Fred Hutchings TKO 3 (12), 2:56 Sep 15, 1984 Civic Center, Saginaw, Michigan, U.S. Retained WBC and The Ring light middleweight titles
40 Win 39–1 Roberto Durán TKO 2 (12), 1:05 Jun 15, 1984 Caesars Palace, Paradise, Nevada, U.S. Retained WBC and The Ring light middleweight titles
39 Win 38–1 Luigi Minchillo UD 12 Feb 11, 1984 Joe Louis Arena, Detroit, Michigan, U.S. Retained WBC and The Ring light middleweight titles
38 Win 37–1 Murray Sutherland UD 10 Jul 10, 1983 Caesars Boardwalk Regency, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
37 Win 36–1 Wilfred Benítez MD 15 Dec 3, 1982 Superdome, New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. Won WBC and vacant The Ring light middleweight titles
36 Win 35–1 Jeff McCracken TKO 8 (10), 1:29 Jul 25, 1982 Cobo Hall, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
35 Win 34–1 Marcos Geraldo KO 1 (10), 1:48 Feb 27, 1982 The Aladdin, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
34 Win 33–1 Ernie Singletary UD 10 Dec 11, 1981 Queen Elizabeth's Sports Centre, Nassau, Bahamas
33 Loss 32–1 Sugar Ray Leonard TKO 14 (15), 1:45 Sep 16, 1981 Caesars Palace, Paradise, Nevada, U.S. Lost WBA welterweight title;
For WBC and The Ring welterweight titles
32 Win 32–0 Pablo Baez TKO 4 (15), 2:10 Jun 25, 1981 Astrodome, Houston, Texas, U.S. Retained WBA welterweight title
31 Win 31–0 Randy Shields TKO 12 (15), 3:00 Apr 25, 1981 Veterans Memorial Coliseum, Phoenix, Arizona, U.S. Retained WBA welterweight title
30 Win 30–0 Luis Primera KO 6 (15), 2:00 Dec 6, 1980 Joe Louis Arena, Detroit, Michigan, U.S. Retained WBA welterweight title
29 Win 29–0 José Cuevas TKO 2 (15), 2:39 Aug 2, 1980 Joe Louis Arena, Detroit, Michigan, U.S. Won WBA welterweight title
28 Win 28–0 Eddie Gazo KO 1 (10), 2:41 May 3, 1980 Cobo Hall, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
27 Win 27–0 Santiago Valdez TKO 1 (10), 2:56 Mar 31, 1980 Caesars Palace, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
26 Win 26–0 Ángel Espada TKO 4 (12), 0:47 Mar 2, 1980 Joe Louis Arena, Detroit, Michigan, U.S. Won vacant USBA welterweight title
25 Win 25–0 Jim Richards KO 3 (10), 2:27 Feb 3, 1980 Caesars Palace, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
24 Win 24–0 Mike Colbert UD 10 Nov 30, 1979 Superdome, New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
23 Win 23–0 Saensak Muangsurin TKO 3 (10), 2:31 Oct 18, 1979 Olympia, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
22 Win 22–0 José Figueroa KO 3 (10), 1:17 Sep 22, 1979 Sports Arena, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
21 Win 21–0 Inocencio De la Rosa RTD 2 (10) Aug 23, 1979 Cobo Arena, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
20 Win 20–0 Bruce Curry KO 3 (10), 2:59 Jun 28, 1979 Olympia, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
19 Win 19–0 Harold Weston RTD 6 (12) May 20, 1979 Dunes, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
18 Win 18–0 Alfonso Hayman UD 10 Apr 3, 1979 Spectrum, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
17 Win 17–0 Segundo Murillo TKO 8 (10), 2:25 Mar 3, 1979 Olympia, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
16 Win 16–0 Sammy Ruckard TKO 8 (10) Jan 31, 1979 Saginaw, Michigan, U.S.
15 Win 15–0 Clyde Gray TKO 10 (10), 2:03 Jan 11, 1979 Olympia, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
14 Win 14–0 Rudy Barro KO 4 (10) Dec 9, 1978 Cobo Arena, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
13 Win 13–0 Pedro Rojas TKO 1 (10), 1:09 Oct 26, 1978 Olympia, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
12 Win 12–0 Bruce Finch KO 3 (10), 2:01 Sep 7, 1978 Olympia, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
11 Win 11–0 Eddie Marcelle KO 2 (10), 2:59 Aug 3, 1978 Olympia, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
10 Win 10–0 Raul Aguirre KO 2 (10), 2:08 Jul 20, 1978 Olympia, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
9 Win 9–0 Jimmy Rothwell KO 1 (10), 1:49 Jun 8, 1978 Olympia, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
8 Win 8–0 Tyrone Phelps TKO 3 (10), 2:08 Mar 31, 1978 Saginaw, Michigan, U.S.
7 Win 7–0 Ray Fields TKO 2, 2:15 Mar 17, 1978 Cobo Arena, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
6 Win 6–0 Billy Goodwin TKO 2, 1:18 Feb 17, 1978 Civic Center, Saginaw, Michigan, U.S.
5 Win 5–0 Robert Adams TKO 3 (6), 2:45 Feb 10, 1978 Olympia, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
4 Win 4–0 Anthony House KO 2, 2:00 Jan 29, 1978 Hyatt Regency, Knoxville, Tennessee, U.S.
3 Win 3–0 Willie Wren TKO 3 (6), 2:41 Dec 16, 1977 Olympia, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
2 Win 2–0 Jerry Strickland KO 3 (6), 1:27 Dec 7, 1977 Hillcrest Country Club, Mount Clemens, Michigan, U.S.
1 Win 1–0 Jerome Hill KO 2 (4), 1:59 Nov 25, 1977 Olympia, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ HBO Sports tale of the tape prior to the second Sugar Ray Leonard fight.
  2. ^ HBO Sports tale of the tape prior to the Iran Barkley rematch.
  3. ^ Eisele, Andrew. "Ring Magazine's 100 Greatest Punchers". Boxing.about.com. Archived from the original on July 7, 2011. Retrieved December 12, 2017.
  4. ^ [1] BoxRec
  5. ^ Rafael, Dan (December 6, 2011). "Thomas Hearns Elected to Hall of Fame". ESPN. Retrieved September 17, 2017.
  6. ^ "BoxRec: Thomas Hearns". BoxRec. Retrieved November 17, 2020.
  7. ^ Harry Mullan: "The Pictorial History of Boxing" p.295
  8. ^ "Thomas Hearns - Lineal Junior Middleweight Champion". The Cyber Boxing Zone Encyclopedia.
  9. ^ a b McCarthy, Alex (March 15, 2021). "Hagler's 'highlight' came against Hearns, which had the greatest round in history". talkSPORT.
  10. ^ Wang, Gene (March 14, 2021). "Marvin Hagler helped boxing soar in the 1980s, and nothing topped his epic TKO of Thomas Hearns". The Washington Post.
  11. ^ Hoffer, Richard (April 18, 1985). "Hearns Broke Right Hand in 1st Round : An Uppercut to Head Stunned Hagler but Hurt the Hit Man". Los Angeles Times.
  12. ^ Smith, Adam (April 15, 2020). "Marvin Hagler vs Thomas Hearns remembered by Adam Smith on 35th anniversary of legendary fight". Sky Sports.
  13. ^ Zinoman, Jason (May 7, 2006). "The last hurrah for the hitman". the Guardian.
  14. ^ Katz, Michael (July 30, 1985). "Hearns Races Toward Hagler Rematch". The New York Times.
  15. ^ Slater, James (August 30, 2016). "Hagler-Hearns - When They Tried To Set Up A Rematch — Boxing News". Boxing247.
  16. ^ Putnam, Pat (June 19, 1989). "ANOTHER CLASSIC". Sports Illustrated Vault | SI.com.
  17. ^ Putnam, Pat (June 17, 1991). "The Last Of The Legends". Sports Illustrated Vault | SI.com.
  18. ^ Berger, Phil (March 21, 1992). "BOXING; Decision Goes to Barkley After a 12-Round Brawl". The New York Times.
  19. ^ Dixon, James; Furious, Arnold; Maughan, Lee; Ashley, Rick; Dahlstrom, Bon (2014). The Raw Files: 1997. Lulu.com. p. 67. ISBN 978-1-291-75779-8.
  20. ^ "Hearns Begins Comeback With KO". AP NEWS. November 7, 1998.
  21. ^ Slater, James (April 10, 2020). "On This Day 21 Years Ago – Thomas Hearns Has His One And Only Pro Fight In England — Boxing News". Boxing247.
  22. ^ Hoffer, Richard (April 17, 2000). "It's a Wrap Thomas Hearns ended his glorious career not with a bang but a sprain". Sports Illustrated Vault | SI.com.
  23. ^ "Injured Hearns loses title". Deseret News. April 9, 2000.
  24. ^ "Hearns beats Landberg with 10th round stoppage". ESPN.com. February 5, 2006.
  25. ^ Thomas Hearns takes his lumps at auctionDetroit Free Press April 4, 2010 Archived April 10, 2010, at the Wayback Machine
  26. ^ "Parking Wars: Season 7, Episode 13". Rotten Tomatoes.
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Sporting positions
Amateur boxing titles
Previous:
Ronnie Shields 		U.S. Golden Gloves
light welterweight champion
1977 		Next:
Ronnie Shields
Regional boxing titles
New title USBA welterweight champion
March 2, 1980 – August 1980
Vacated 		Vacant
Title next held by
Kevin Morgan
Preceded by NABF middleweight champion
March 10, 1986 – October 1987
Vacated 		Vacant
Title next held by
Michael Nunn
Preceded by NABF super middleweight champion
November 4, 1988 – April 1989
Vacated 		Vacant
Title next held by
Don Lee
Vacant
Title last held by
Orlin Norris 		NABF cruiserweight champion
January 29, 1994 – February 23, 1994
Vacated 		Vacant
Title next held by
Adolpho Washington
Minor world boxing titles
New title WBU cruiserweight champion
March 31, 1995 – September 1995
Vacated 		Vacant
Title next held by
James Toney
Vacant
Title last held by
Robert Daniels 		IBO cruiserweight champion
April 10, 1999 – April 8, 2000 		Succeeded by
Major world boxing titles
Preceded by WBA welterweight champion
August 2, 1980 – September 16, 1981 		Succeeded by
Preceded by WBC light middleweight champion
December 3, 1982 – October 24, 1986
Vacated 		Vacant
Title next held by
Duane Thomas
Vacant
Title last held by
Sugar Ray Leonard 		The Ring light middleweight champion
December 3, 1982 – October 24, 1986
Vacated 		Vacant
Title next held by
Oscar De La Hoya
Lineal light middleweight champion
June 15, 1984 – October 24, 1986
Vacated 		Succeeded by
Preceded by WBC light heavyweight champion
March 7, 1987 – November 27, 1987
Vacated 		Vacant
Title next held by
Donny Lalonde
Vacant
Title last held by
Sugar Ray Leonard 		WBC middleweight champion
October 29, 1987 – June 6, 1988 		Succeeded by
New title WBO super middleweight champion
November 4, 1988 – May 8, 1991
Vacated 		Vacant
Title next held by
Chris Eubank
Preceded by WBA light heavyweight champion
June 3, 1991 – March 20, 1992 		Succeeded by
Iran Barkley
Awards
Previous:
Sugar Ray Leonard 		The Ring Fighter of the Year
1980 		Next:
Sugar Ray Leonard
and
Salvador Sánchez
BWAA Fighter of the Year
1980 		Next:
Sugar Ray Leonard
Previous:
Matthew Saad Muhammad vs.
Yaqui López II 		The Ring Fight of the Year
vs. Sugar Ray Leonard
1981 		Next:
Bobby Chacon vs.
Rafael Limón IV
Previous:
Marvin Hagler 		The Ring Fighter of the Year
1984 		Next:
Marvin Hagler
and
Donald Curry
BWAA Fighter of the Year
1984 		Next:
Marvin Hagler
Previous:
José Luis Ramírez vs.
Edwin Rosario II 		The Ring Fight of the Year
vs. Marvin Hagler
1985 		Next:
Steve Cruz vs.
Barry McGuigan
Previous:
Juan Meza vs.
Jaime Garza
Round 1 		The Ring Round of the Year
vs. Marvin Hagler
Round 1
1985 		Next:
Steve Cruz vs.
Barry McGuigan
Round 15
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