Thomas Hearns

Thomas Hitman Hearns

Thomas Hearns is one of boxing's most decorated fighters who picked up wins over Roberto Duran and Virgil Hill during his hugely successful career.

Thomas Hearns is a record-breaking former four weight world champion. In 1987, with his dominant victory over Juan Roldan, he became the first fighter to win world titles in four different weight classes.

Nicknamed 'The Hitman', Hearns had an incredibly long and successful career which lasted from 1977 until 2006.
During that time, he was known for his devastating right hand which produced plenty of brutal knockouts.

The American began training with Emmanuel Steward at the famed Kronk Gym as a teenager, which now trains Tyson Fury. Steward altered Hearns from a skilful boxer into one of the hardest-hitting fighters of all time.

Hearns' body type allowed him to move successfully up the weight classes. He began as a welterweight, but his slim build and 6ft 1in height meant he could bulk up and challenge for heavier belts. He even ended his career as a cruiserweight.

'The Hitman' was placed in the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 2012. He fought some of the greatest athletes of all time, including Sugar Ray Leonard, Roberto Duran and Marvin Hagler.

His three rounds against Hagler are regarded as the best in the history of the sport. Hearns is ranked 18th on The Ring Magazine's list of the 100 greatest punchers of all time.

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