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  1. Thomas Hearns (born October 18, 1958) is an American former professional boxer who competed from 1977 to 2006. Nicknamed the "Motor City Cobra", and more famously "The Hitman", Hearns's tall, slender build and oversized arms and shoulders allowed him to move up over fifty pounds in his career and become the first boxer in history to win world titles in five weight divisions: welterweight ...

  2. Dec 2, 2021 · Thomas Hearns was an American professional boxer who competed at the very apex of the sport for just short of three decades (1977 to 2006). Largely unknown by his first nickname ‘Tiger Tommy’, Hearns subsequently became the ‘Motor City Cobra’ (his preferred moniker), before most famously assuming his ‘nom de guerre’ of ‘The Hitman ...

    • Oct 18, 1958
    • Detroit, Michigan
    • The Kronk’s Gym
    • Grand Junction, Memphis, Tennessee
  3. Jun 26, 2024 · Thomas Hearns is an American boxer who became, in 1987, the first person to win world titles in four weight divisions. Renowned as a devastating puncher (rather than as a boxer who relied on textbook technique), Hearns ultimately won world titles in five weight classes (welterweight, light

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  4. Jun 14, 2024 · On June 15, 1984, Thomas Hearns faced off against Roberto Duran in a battle of boxing legends. The fight ended with arguably the most violent and memorable finish in the sport's long history.

  5. Jul 27, 2020 · Hearns became the first fighter in history to win world titles in five weight divisions. Fought a twelve-round draw with WBC Super Middleweight Champion Sugar Ray Leonard on June 12, 1989. Defeated Virgil Hill by a twelve-round unanimous decision to win the WBA Light Heavyweight Championship on June 3, 1991.

  6. As a legendary boxer, his indelible mark on the sport remains unmatched. This article delves into the illustrious career of Thomas Hearns, exploring his accomplishments, and the profound impact he had on the world of boxing. Early Life and Background. Thomas Hearns was born on October 18, 1958, in Memphis, Tennessee. Growing up in a tough ...

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