Sugar ray leonard went into the war with 35 professional wins and 1 defeat to roberto duran, which he avenged 5 months later. Nicknamed the motor city cobra and more famously hitman, hearns became the first boxer in history to win world titles in four divisions, then become the first fighter in history to win 5 world titles in 5 divisions. One thing that separates boxing from all other sports is that one punch can change, or even end, a fight. Thomas hearns born october 18, 1958 is an american former professional boxer who competed from 1977 to 2006. Marvin hagler vs tommy hearns round 1 greatest round of boxing on this. Iran barkley born may 6, 1960 is an american former professional boxer who competed from 1982 to 1999. As the fighters made their way to the ring, the sun had begun to sink in the 90 degree western sky. Sugar ray leonard won the wbc welterweight title with a fifteenthround knockout of wilfred benitez in 1979. Sugar ray leonard to present thomas hearns at nevada boxing. Roberto duran 154 lbs lost to thomas hearns 153 lbs by tko at 1. And, one of the most classic examples in the last 50 years of championship fights came on june 15th, 1984, when two legends, thomas hearns and roberto duran entered the ring. A wonderful dvd featuring highlights of the many great fights between these four great boxers.
Thats when one punch put duran s lights out for good and reinforced that hearns was one of the greatest. Marvin hagler vs tommy hearns round 1 greatest round of. Its a shame the complete fights arent available, but this is the next best thing. Thomas hearns born october 18, 1958 is an american former professional boxer who. It includes the complete hagler vs hearns fight 3 rounds, which must be considered one of the greatest boxing matches in history. Roberto duran vs sugar ray leonard i high quality duration. Nicknamed the hitman, hearns tall and slender build allowed him to move up over fifty pounds in his career and become the first boxer in history to win.
Marvin hagler vs roberto duran round video dailymotion. The only fighter to beat leonard during his prime was the legendary roberto duran on one of his best nights, and the only fighters to beat hearns in his prime were leonard and marvin hagler who were also in their primeand that speaks to the conundrums both ray and thomas presented their opponents in the ring. Sugar ray leonard and thomas hearns are considered to be two of the best boxers of alltime. Thomas hearns boxing fights career thomas hitman hearns was born october 18, 1958 in memphis, tennessee. Shelly saltman, walter alvarez, and golden circle productions.
Thomas hearns vs floyd mayweather 12 rounds who win. Floyd mayweather on roberto duran, alexis arguello, tommy hearns. Thomas hearns vs roberto duran was fight for wbc and the ring lightmiddleweight titles, held on june 15. Nov 02, 20 roberto duran vs sugar ray leonard i high quality duration. Roberto duran had fulfilled his assigned role and in backtoback contests made the hagler vs hearns match supremely viable and profitable. Mar 03, 2015 fight night round 4 sugar ray leonard vs roberto duran part 3 tko. He was named ring magazine fighter of the year in 1980 and 1984 and has battled with top fights over the years including sugar ray leonard, marvin hagler and roberto duran. Bob arum recalls sugar ray leonard vs marvin hagler. Thomas hearns corporate and personal appearances thomas. He held world championships in four weight classes. Sugar ray leonard vs thomas hearns i highlights the showdown duration.
Hearns destroyed duran with one punch 35 years ago big. Thomas hitman hearns greatest fights thomas hitman hearns. The ring magazinegetty images duran was partying hard in new york in late september when eleta called to. Thomas hitman hearns was born on october 18, 1958 and is a legendary boxer who won eight world titles in six different weight divisions. Ap, 1984 thomas hearns, left, drives roberto duran into the ropes during first round of their world boxing council super welterweight championship fight, june 15, 1984, at caesars palace in las.
Thomas hearns became the hit man once again as he crushed roberto duran in the second of their scheduled 12rounder to retain his wbc lightmiddleweight title in las vegas the stunningly. May 04, 2007 tommy hearns vs roberto duran 1984 gqfrance. Dec 23, 2016 uploaded for easier viewing mobile phones etc and for fight fans who perhaps dont have the time to watch these great fights in full. Duran during the 10 year period from 1980 through 1989, 9 fights occurred that featured sugar ray leonard, marvin hagler, thomas hearns and roberto duran fighting against each other. The almost annual showcase featuring these hall of famers made their. Ray leonard, marvin hagler, thomas hearns, and roberto duran are among the major colonnades of the 70s and 80s for boxing. Browse 1,951 thomas hearns stock photos and images available, or start a new. Nicknamed the motor city cobra, and more famously the hitman, hearns tall, slender build and oversized arms and shoulders allowed him to move up over fifty pounds in his career and become the first boxer in history to win world titles in five weight divisions. Hearns became the first fighter in history to win 5 world titles in 5 different divisions. Roberto duran samaniego born june 16, 1951 is a panamanian former professional boxer who competed from 1968 to 2001.
Thomas hearns vs iran barkley ii highlights youtube. Nov 23, 2018 the only fighter to beat leonard during his prime was the legendary roberto duran on one of his best nights, and the only fighters to beat hearns in his prime were leonard and marvin hagler who were also in their primeand that speaks to the conundrums both ray and thomas presented their opponents in the ring. Thomas hearns originally billed as the fight, referred to afterward as the war citation needed, was a world middleweight championship boxing match between undisputed champion marvin hagler and challenger thomas hearns, the world junior middleweight champion, who had gone up in weight for the bout. Whilst a third hearns fight never came into fruition, leonard and duran would reach an agreement to face one another and the fight was announced at a press conference on july 26, 1989, though the venue in. Uploaded for easier viewing mobile phones etc and for fight fans who perhaps dont have the time to watch these great fights in full. They fought twice, with leonard winning in 1981 and a draw in 1989. Thomas hearns born october 18, 1958 is an american former professional boxer.
Marvin hagler versus sugar ray leonard april 6, 2019 frank lotierzo boxing analysis, boxing history marvin hagler and sugar ray leonard in an exchange during their fight at caesars palace on april 6, 1987, in las vegas. Marvin hagler vs thomas hearns 19850415 hd duration. The drums were beating in earnest for boxings next big superfight and hearns wasted no time in throwing down the gauntlet. Roberto duran had captured the wba super welterweight. Coming into the war thomas hit man hearns had scored more professional knockouts tnan leonard had fights. Sugar ray leonards upset of marvin hagler remains a boxing landmark 30 years later the participants involved look back at one of the most contentious results in history. Leonard, hearns, hagler, duran, and the last great era of boxing. He won 8 world titles in six different weight divisions. Thomas hearns blocks the punch from roberto duran during the fight at caesars palace in las. Roy jones never faced anyone with the speed that hearns had, hearns has the advantage in reach, and i dont think hearns struggles against a counterpunching style like what rjj brings to the table, in fact a guy who fights off his back foot looking to counter might be the best suited style for him to pick apart. Looking back on what well never see again leonard vs. After the hearns fight, leonard began negotiations for both a third fight with rival roberto duran and a potential third fight with hearns. He held world championships in three weight classes, including the wbc middleweight title from 1988 to 1989, the ibf super middleweight title from 1992 to 1993, and the wba light heavyweight title in 1992.
Thomas hitman hearns ko 2 roberto duran, las vegas. Jun 15, 2019 roberto duran had fulfilled his assigned role and in backtoback contests made the hagler vs hearns match supremely viable and profitable. Boxer thomas hitman hearns official website eight time. Sugar ray leonard, roberto duran and bernard hopkins all found greatness. Find highquality thomas hearns stock photos and editorial news pictures from getty images. Roberto hands of stone duran, full fight boxing in hd. Tags leonardduran leonardhearns roberto duran sugar ray leonard thomas hearns. Thomas hearns vs roberto duran fan scorecards eye on the ring. Roberto duran vs sugar ray leonard 1 explained brawl in montreal. Thomas hearns vs roberto duran vicious knockout carlos padilla giving the instructions and roberto durant 150, three and a quarter. Mar 15, 2016 thomas hearns boxing fights career thomas hitman hearns was born october 18, 1958 in memphis, tennessee. The attraction pitted wbc world super welterweight champion, thomas hearns 381, 32 kos defending his title against the always tough and rugged roberto duran 775, 58 kos. Nov 03, 2015 thomas hearns vs roberto duran was fight for wbc and the ring lightmiddleweight titles, held on june 15.
Tommy hearns vs roberto duran 1984 video dailymotion. Sugar ray leonard fought the best of the best, but to him, there was no one like thomas hearns. May 08, 2017 roberto duran faces his old rival marvin hagler in las vegas, 34 years ago. Eight time champion of the world, thomas hitman hearns is now available for. Sugar ray leonards upset of marvin hagler remains a boxing. There was high demand to witness the november 10 1983 world middleweight title showdown between champion marvelous marvin hagler and reigning wba 154lb king, roberto duran. Roberto duran, billed as malice at the palace was a professional boxing match contested on june 15, 1984 for the wbc, the ring and vacant lineal super welterweight titles. He would also become the first fighter in history to. The boxer known as hitman earned the respect of leonard during their two memorable fights in. Sugar ray leonard views thomas hearns rematch draw as a defeat. Download premium images you cant get anywhere else. There is no visible legacy of his epic scraps with roberto duran, thomas hearns, and marvin hagler.
Sugar ray leonard won the wbc welterweight title with a. Newton campos 610 world boxing council super welterweight title 2nd defense by hearns. Hearns became the first boxer in history to win world titles in four divisions. Thomas hearns vs roberto duran was fight for wbc and the ring light middleweight titles, held on june 15. Thomas hearns vs roberto duran fan scorecards eye on the. Round by round boxing provides quality news, updates and reports about the sweet science. Hearns destroys duran yet gets destroyed by marvin hagler no doubt that hearns. Hearns gains universal acceptance as the world super welterweight champion. Both prime thomas hearns vs roy jones jr who wins, and how.
Apr 24, 2016 sugar ray leonard vs thomas hearns i highlights the showdown duration. Mar 19, 2012 roberto duran vs sugar ray leonard 1 explained brawl in montreal. Fight night round 4 sugar ray leonard vs roberto duran part 3 tko. Roberto duran, billed as malice at the palace was a professional boxing match contested on june 15, 1984 for the wbc, the ring and. Shortly after his birth, his family moved to detroit, michigan.
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