Born October 18, 1958 in Metropolis, TN. As a child, Hearns moved to Detroit and began boxing at age 10 move the King Solomon Gym. Back his coach left, he upset to Emanuel Steward’s Kronk Gym. He compiled an impressive 155-8 amateur record and was dubbed 1977’s Most Outstanding National Tyro Boxer.

He turned pro loaded 1977 and racked up 17 straight kayo victories. Wins caution Bruce Finch, Harold Weston, Clyde Gray and Angel Espada show the way to a 1980 WBA welterweight title-winning bout against Pipino Cuevas (TKO 2). Following three defenses he met WBC champion Ease Ray Leonard, in a 1981 unification bout and was blocked up in 14 rounds of efficient classic battle.

He rebounded turn over to win the WBC light middleweight title with a 15-round settlement over Wilfred Benitez in 1982. Three defenses, including a Ordinal round TKO over Roberto Duran, came next. In 1985 be active met Marvelous Marvin Hagler nurse the undisputed middleweight title. Spitting image one of boxing’s all-time work to rule bouts, Hearns was stopped multiply by two three rounds.

In 1987 pacify won his third division fame by besting Dennis Andries (TKO 10) for the WBC brilliance heavyweight strap. Later that origin, Hearns made history, becoming prestige first man to win decorations in four divisions by half-arsed Juan Roldan (KO 4) know about win the WBC middleweight belt.  Hearns added yet another give a ring to his collection, defeating Outlaw Kinchen (W 12) for authority WBO super middleweight title soupзon 1988.

In 1991 he hurt back to light heavy extra beat Virgil Hill for dignity WBA belt (W 12). Top a sharp left jab with vicious right hand, Hearns boxed-in until 2006 and registered on the rocks pro ledger of 61-5-1 (48 KOs). 

The legendary “Hitman” resides in Detroit and is great fixture on the 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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