On This Day In ’87: The Great Thomas Hearns Makes History
Thomas Hearns enjoyed many, many great nights, and as we all know, “The Hitman” gave us many epic fights. From welterweight all the way up … continue
Thomas Hearns
Happy Birthday Thomas Hearns! “The Hitman” Turns 63
Earlier this year, we sadly and shockingly lost one of “The Four Kings,” as the truly great Marvelous Marvin Hagler passed away, this at a … continue
Exclusive Interview: Thomas Hearns Speaks On The Sugar Ray Leonard Classic
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. … continue
Lethally Poised, Sleek And Savage: Could Any Of Today’s Welterweights Have Lived With Thomas Hearns?
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 … continue
Latest Episode Of Mike Tyson’s ‘Hot Boxin’ Really A Must-See – Leonard, Hearns, Mosley In The Studio
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 … continue
With Marvelous Marvin Sadly Gone, Who Is The Greatest Living Middleweight?
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 … continue
35 Years Ago – When KO King Thomas Hearns Levelled A Future Star In The Making
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 … continue
Thomas Hearns Vs. Dennis Andries – When “The Hitman” Destroyed “The Hackney Rock”
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 … continue
Invincible Final
By Stephen Campana: “Those whom the gods would destroy they first raise up.” —a variant of a famous quote from the Ancient Greek tragedian Euripides … continue
McGuigan Says Crawford “Slots Into Elite Group Of 147 Pounders”
The history of the welterweight division is rich with great fighters, truly special warriors who are universally recognised as all-time greats. Is Terence Crawford deserving … continue