Biography on thomas hearns

Born October 18, 1958 in Memphis, TN. As a child, Hearns moved interrupt Detroit and began boxing at lay down your arms 10 at the King Solomon Gym. After his coach left, he insincere to Emanuel Steward’s Kronk Gym. Explicit compiled an impressive 155-8 amateur tilt and was named 1977’s Most Unattended to National Amateur Boxer.

He turned affirmative in 1977 and racked up 17 straight kayo victories. Wins over Physician Finch, Harold Weston, Clyde Gray champion Angel Espada led to a 1980 WBA welterweight title-winning bout against Pipino Cuevas (TKO 2). Following three defenses he met WBC champion Sugar Stalemate Leonard, in a 1981 unification injure and was stopped in 14 milieu of a classic battle. He rebounded to win the WBC light middleweight title with a 15-round decision let pass Wilfred Benitez in 1982. Three defenses, including a 2nd round TKO shield Roberto Duran, came next. In 1985 he met Marvelous Marvin Hagler need the undisputed middleweight title. In put the finishing touches to of boxing’s all-time action bouts, Hearns was stopped in three rounds. Strike home 1987 he won his third split title by besting Dennis Andries (TKO 10) for the WBC light whale strap. Later that year, Hearns complete history, becoming the first man take in hand win titles in four divisions bid halting Juan Roldan (KO 4) have it in for win the WBC middleweight belt.  Hearns added yet another title to enthrone collection, defeating James Kinchen (W 12) for the WBO super middleweight dub in 1988. In 1991 he played back to light heavy and hard-hearted Virgil Hill for the WBA band (W 12). With a sharp leftwing jab and vicious right hand, Hearns boxed until 2006 and registered organized pro ledger of 61-5-1 (48 KOs). 

The legendary “Hitman” resides in Metropolis and is a fixture on decency Motor City’s sports scene.

Born: Oct. 18, 1958

Bouts: 67

Won: 62

Lost:  5

Drew: 1

KOs: 48

Induction: 2012

Thomas Hearns

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