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Thomas Hearns

Real name	Thomas Hearns
Nickname(s)	Hitman Motor City Cobra
Rated at	Welterweight Middleweight Super Middleweight Light-Heavyweight Cruiserweight
Height	6 ft 1 in (1. Welterweight is a Weight class division in combat sports Originally the term "welterweight" was used only in Boxing, but other combat sports like Kickboxing Middleweight is a division or weight class, in Boxing. Early boxing history is less than exact but the middleweight designation seems to have begun in the 1840s Super middleweight is a Boxing weight division that has a weight limit of 168 pounds In boxing the light heavyweight (above 168 pounds up to 175 pounds division is the weight division between Cruiserweight and Super middleweight. Cruiserweight is a weight class in Boxing between Light heavyweight and Heavyweight. 85 m)
Nationality	American
Birth date	October 18, 1958 (1958-10-18) (age 49)
Birth place	Memphis, Tennessee U.S.A.
Stance	Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights	67
Wins	61
Wins by KO	48
Losses	5
Draws	1
No contests	0

Thomas Hearns (born October 18, 1958, in Memphis, raised in Detroit), is an American 7-time world champion professional boxer. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Events 1009 - The Church of the Holy Sepulchre, a Christian church in Jerusalem, is completely destroyed by the Fatimid Year 1958 ( MCMLVIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Memphis is a City in the southwest corner of Tennessee, and the County seat of Shelby County. Tennessee ( is a state located in the Southern United States. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Events 1009 - The Church of the Holy Sepulchre, a Christian church in Jerusalem, is completely destroyed by the Fatimid Year 1958 ( MCMLVIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Memphis is a City in the southwest corner of Tennessee, and the County seat of Shelby County. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Boxing (sometimes also known as English boxing or pugilism) is a Combat sport in which two participants generally of similar weight, Hearns is considered among the great welterweights in boxing history.

Blessed with exceptional height for a Welterweight (6'1"), a broad back, and unusually long arms, Hearns has been known for his destructive punching power. Welterweight is a Weight class division in combat sports Originally the term "welterweight" was used only in Boxing, but other combat sports like Kickboxing His promotional fight names are "Thomas Hit Man Hearns," and "The Motor City Cobra. Cobras ( are venomous Snakes of the family Elapidae, of several genera, but particularly Naja. "

He is known best for his devastating right hand, and for carrying his left hand low — a stance he uses to lure foes into an exchange, as well as to maximize the speed and change the angle of his jab, a technique called the "flicker jab". A jab is one of the four main punches used in boxing Several variations of the jab exist but every jab shares these characteristics while in a boxing stance, the lead He has scored many memorable knockouts in his career, and is widely considered as one of the greatest boxers of all time.

1 Amateur career
2 Professional career
3 Accomplishments
4 Personal
5 References
6 Trivia
7 See also
8 External links

Amateur career

Hearns had an outstanding amateur record of 155–8. In 1977 Hearns was named the National Amateur Athletic Union Light Welterweight champion, defeating Bobby Joe Young of Steubenville, OH , in the finals. Official NameAmateur Athletic Union of the United States Incorporated (AAU Welterweight is a Weight class division in combat sports Originally the term "welterweight" was used only in Boxing, but other combat sports like Kickboxing Bobby Joe Young (born 1959-03-04) is a former boxer from Steubenville, Ohio. He went on to become the 1977 National Golden Gloves Light welterweight champion. For the honor in Major League Baseball, see Gold Glove. The Golden Gloves is the name given to annual competitions for Amateur .

Professional career

Hearns began his professional boxing career in Detroit, Michigan, under the tutelage of Emanuel Steward in 1977.

He won seven world championships in six weight classes during his pro career, beating such notables as Roberto Duran, Virgil Hill, Dennis Bolton and Mark Medal.

He won his first championship by KO'ing Pipino Cuevas in the 2nd round of their fight in 1980. He defended the World Boxing Association championship three times against Luis Primera, Randy Shields, and Pablo Baez.

He won the World Boxing Association junior middleweight title from Wilfred Benitez in New Orleans in December 1982 and defended that title against Luigi Minchillo, Roberto Duran, Fred Hutchings, and Mark Medal. During his reign at this weight, he also ventured into the middleweight division as well, where his rival was world champion Marvin Hagler.

Other notable title fights included his 10th-round TKO of Dennis Andries to win the World Boxing Association light heavyweight title in March 1987, his four-round destruction of the feared Juan Roldan later that year to claim the vacant WBC middleweight title, his TKO upset loss to Iran Barkley in his first defense of that same title, his convincing decision against Virgil Hill to win Hill's WBA light heavyweight title in 1991, and his rematch loss to Barkley in 1992.

Despite having a top-class record, including a 2nd round KO of Roberto Duran, Hearns was frequently overshadowed by his loss to both Sugar Ray Leonard and Marvin Hagler, despite putting in good performances against both. In his 1981 welterweight unification fight against Leonard, Hearns was ahead on the scorecards before losing by TKO. Four years later, he was KOed by Hagler in the 3rd round in a fight later dubbed "The War".

Hearns had to wait until 1989 for a rematch with Sugar Ray Leonard, a fight which much of the public believed he won, flooring Leonard in both the 3rd and 11th rounds. However, the judges scored the fight a draw.

Hearns continued to fight into his late forties. On February 4th, 2006, he beat Shannon Landberg at the Palace of Auburn Hills to raise his career record to 61-5-1 with 48 knockouts.

Accomplishments

The 11th man to win three (3) different titles in three (3) different weight divisions (1987-03-07): 147 to 154 to 175 to be a Triple Champion. In different sports when a sportsman wins three crowns titles medals belts or another distinctions is called a Triple Champion
The first man to win four (4) world titles in four (4) weight classes (1987-10-29): from 147 to 154 to 175 to 160 to be the first ever Quadruple Champion in boxing. In Boxing a Quadruple Champion is that fighter that win world titles in at least four different categories of weight or divisions
The first ever man to win five (5) world titles in five (5) different boxing divisions: (1988-11-04): from 147 to 154 to 175 to 160 to 168. The first ever Quintuple Champion in boxing. In Boxing a Quintuple Champion is that fighter that win world titles in at least five (5 different categories of weight
The first man to win six (6) world titles in six (6) different boxing divisions: (1999-04-10): from 147 to 154 to 175 to 160 to 168 to 190(200). The the first ever champion to be considered a Sextuple Champions in boxing. In Boxing a Sextuple Champion is that fighter that win world titles in at least six different categories of weight
The first man to win a world title at welterweight (147) and then later win a world title at super middleweight (1988-11-04).
The first man to win a world title at welterweight (147) and then later win a world title at light-heavyweight (1987-03-07).
The first man to win a world title at welterweight (147) and then later win a world title (minor) at cruiserweight (1999-04-10).
The first man to win a world title at super welterweight (154) and then later win a world title at super middleweight (1988-11-04).
The first man to win a world title at super welterweight (154) and then later win a world title at light-heavyweight (1987-03-07).
The first man to win a world title at super welterweight (154) and then later win a world title (minor) at cruiserweight (1999-04-10).
The first man to win a world title at middleweight (160) and then later win a world title at super middleweight (1988-11-04).
The first man to win a world title at middleweight (160) and then later win a world title (minor) at cruiserweight (1999-04-10).
The first man to win a world title at super middleweight (168) and then later win a world title at light heavyweight title (1991-06-03).
The first man to win a world title at super middleweight (168) and then later win a world title (minor) at cruiserweight (1999-04-10).
The first man to win a world title at light heavyweight (175) and then later win a world title at middleweight (1987-10-29).
The first man to win a world title at light heavyweight (175), win a world title at middleweight and later win a new light heavyweight title (1991-06-03): from 175 to 160 to 175.
The 42th WBA world welterweight (147) champion.
The 18th WBC world super welterweight (154) champion.
The 11th The Ring super welterweight (154) champion.
The 19th WBC world middleweight (160) champion.
The first ever WBO world super middleweight (168) champion.
The 14th WBC world light heavyweight (175) champion.
The 36th WBA world light heavyweight (175) champion.
The 8th WBU world cruiserweight (200) champion.
The 7th IBO world cruiserweight champion.

Personal

Hearns' family is a fixture on the Detroit sports scene. His mother, Lois Hearns, is a fight promoter. Their company, 'Hearns Entertainment', has promoted many cards, including the Mike Tyson-Andrew Golota bout in 2000. Andrzej Gołota (in the US often referred to as Andrew Golota; born January 5 1968) is a professional boxer from Poland His son Ronald Hearns is a rising boxer, and has fought on the undercard of his father's recent fights. He currently lives in Southfield, Michigan a suburb of Detroit. Southfield is a city in Oakland County of the US state of Michigan.

References

Ryo Mashiba, a fictitious character from the Japanese anime Hajime no Ippo, is known for using Thomas Hearns' boxing style (which he refers to as the Hitman style, after Hearns' popular nickname), specifically the flicker jab. This is a list of the fictional characters that appear in the Manga and Anime series, which english title is Fighting Spirit. Fighting Spirit (also known as in Japan is a Boxing Manga and Anime series created by Jyoji "George" Morikawa which is serialized by Mashiba, like Hearns, also possesses exceptional height, reach and power.

Trivia

Professional wrestler Bret Hart adopted the "Hit man" nickname as his own. Bret Sergeant Hart (born July 2 1957 is a retired Canadian professional wrestler and Actor. In an easter Egg of Hart's DVD, The Best There Is, The Best There Was, The Best There Ever Will Be, Hart tells about how he finally met Hearns after years of use and Hearns stated "Well, you've done well with the nickname", indicating his blessing for Bret to continue using it. DVD (also known as " Digital Versatile Disc " or " Digital Video Disc " - see Etymology)is Bret "Hit Man" Hart The Best There Is The Best There Was The Best There Ever Will Be (also known as The Bret Hart Story) is a Documentary Thomas Hearns and his family appeared on "Family Feud" with Richard Dawson playing against Milton "ice Man" McCory. Richard Dawson aka 'The Kissing Bandit'(born November 20, 1932) is a British - American Actor, Comedian, Game show The Hearns family won.
Hearns announced the selection of Clemson wide receiver Kevin Youngblood for Team Michigan at the inaugural All American Football League draft on January 28, 2008. A wide receiver is an offensive position in American and Canadian football Players of note Current roster Reserve List – Other League All-time first-round draft picks The All American Football League is a proposed professional American football league Events 1077 - Walk to Canossa: The Excommunication of Henry IV Holy Roman Emperor is lifted 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common

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Preceded by Pipino Cuevas	WBA Welterweight Champion August 2, 1980–September 16, 1981	Succeeded by Sugar Ray Leonard
Preceded by Wilfred Benitez	WBC Light Middleweight boxing champion December 3, 1982–1986	Succeeded by Vacancy filled by Duane Thomas
Preceded by Dennis Andries	WBC Light Heavyweight Champion March 7, 1987–1987	Succeeded by Vacancy filled by Donny Lalonde
Preceded by Vacated by Sugar Ray Leonard	WBC Middleweight Champion October 29, 1987–June 6 1988	Succeeded by Iran Barkley
Preceded by Inaugural Champion	WBO Super Middleweight Champion November 4, 1988–1990	Succeeded by Vacancy filled by Chris Eubank
Preceded by Virgil Hill	WBA Light Heavyweight Champion June 3, 1991–March 20, 1992	Succeeded by Iran Barkley

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