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The following bouts are included in this package:
14 Disc set!
Thomas "Hitman" Hearns versus the following
fighters:
Alfonso Hayman
Harold Weston
Bruce Curry
Jose Figueroa
Fighting Jim richards
Angel Espada
Santiago Valdez
Pipino Cuevas
Luis Primera
Randy Shields
Pablo Baez
Sugar Ray Leonard I
Ernie Singletary
Marcos Geraldo
Wilfred Benitez
Murray Sutherland
Luigi Minchillo
RobertoDuran
Fred Hutchings
Marvin Hagler
James Shuler
Mark Medal
Doug DeWitt
Dennis Andries
Juan Roldan
Iran Barkley
James Kinchen
Sugar Ray Leonard II
Michael Olajide
Kemper Morton
Virgil Hill
Iran Barkley II
Andrew Maynard
Dan Ward
Freddie Delgado
Earl Butler
Karl Willis
Jay Snyder
Uriah Grant
"The Legend of Hearns" Doc
Aaron Pryor (amateur)
Clyde Gray
Mike Colbert
Eddie Gazo
Jeff McCracken
Shannon Landberg
14 Disc set!
Thomas "Hitman" Hearns versus the following
fighters:
Alfonso Hayman
Harold Weston
Bruce Curry
Jose Figueroa
Fighting Jim richards
Angel Espada
Santiago Valdez
Pipino Cuevas
Luis Primera
Randy Shields
Pablo Baez
Sugar Ray Leonard I
Ernie Singletary
Marcos Geraldo
Wilfred Benitez
Murray Sutherland
Luigi Minchillo
RobertoDuran
Fred Hutchings
Marvin Hagler
James Shuler
Mark Medal
Doug DeWitt
Dennis Andries
Juan Roldan
Iran Barkley
James Kinchen
Sugar Ray Leonard II
Michael Olajide
Kemper Morton
Virgil Hill
Iran Barkley II
Andrew Maynard
Dan Ward
Freddie Delgado
Earl Butler
Karl Willis
Jay Snyder
Uriah Grant
"The Legend of Hearns" Doc
Aaron Pryor (amateur)
Clyde Gray
Mike Colbert
Eddie Gazo
Jeff McCracken
Shannon Landberg
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Thomas "Hitman"
Career DVD Set (24 DVDS)
Thomas "Hitman"
Career DVD Set (24 DVDS)
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Thomas "Hitman" Hearns (born October 18, 1958, in Memphis, raised in Detroit), is an American 8-time world champion
professional boxer.
Hearns became the first ever quadruple world champion in boxing history.
He would also become the first ever quintuple and sextuple champion in history winning World titles at welterweight, super
welter, middle, supermiddle, light heavy and cruiserweight. Thomas Hearns is considered to be one of the greatest boxers of the
modern era.
He has scored many memorable knockouts in his career, and is widely considered as one of the greatest knockout artists of all
time.
He was voted the greatest Super Welterweight of all time by Ring Magazine and received the "Fighter of the year" award in
1980 and 1984.
Blessed with exceptional height for a welterweight (6'1"), a broad back, and unusually long arms, Hearns had a unique build
combined with destructive punching power. His promotional fight name was the Hit Man.
He is known best for his devastating right hand, his powerful left hook 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".
As a fighter, his aggression set him apart, controlling fights with his incredible reach, power and great boxing skills. He lost only
one decision in his entire career, at the age of 35.
Amateur career
Hearns had an outstanding amateur record of 155–8. In 1977, Hearns won the National Amateur Athletic Union Light
Welterweight Championship, defeating Bobby Joe Young of Steubenville, OH, in the finals. He also won the 1977 National
Golden Gloves Light welterweight Championship.
Professional career
Hearns began his professional boxing career in Detroit, Michigan, under the tutelage of Emanuel Steward in 1977.
He won eight world championships in six weight classes during his pro career, defeating boxing hall of famers such as Pipino
Cuevas, Wilfred Benitez, Roberto Duran, and Virgil Hill. Hearns started his career by knocking out his first 17 opponents and
quickly became one of the most feared and respected young boxers emerging in the late 1970's. In 1980 Hearns carried his 28-
0 record into a world title match against Mexico's dreaded Pipino Cuevas, WBA champion for 4 years, knocking the champion
out cold in two rounds. Hearns was voted "fighter of the year" by Ring Magazine in 1980.
He defended the WBA World Welterweight Championship three times against Luis Primera (KO 6), Randy Shields (KO 12),
and Pablo Baez (KO 4).
In 1981 a dream match had been made, with a 32-0 record (30 KO's), he fought World Boxing Council champion Sugar Ray
Leonard (30-1) to unify the World Welterweight Championship in a classic bout dubbed "The Showdown". In this fight Hearns
suffered his first professional defeat when Leonard stopped him in the 14th round. Still today a much debated stoppage by
referee Dave Pearl, as Hearns was ahead on all three scorecards. Hearns and Leonard banked a combined 17 million dollars
for the fight making it the largest salary in sports history. 3 months after the fight Leonard retired due to a detached retina and
there would be no rematch until 1989.
He won the WBC Super Welterweight World Title from Wilfred Benitez (44-1-1) in New Orleans in December 1982 and
defended that title against European champion Luigi Minchillo (42-1)(W 12),WBA world champion Roberto Duran (77-5)(KO
2),no.1 contender Fred Hutchings (29-1)(KO 3), and no.1 contender Mark Medal (26-2)(TKO 8). During his reign at this
weight, the 2nd round destruction of the legendary Roberto Duran (in which he became the first person to KO Duran) is seen
as his pinnacle achievement earning him his second Ring Magazine's "fighter of the year" award in 1984.
During his time as Super Welterweight champion Hearns also ventured into the middleweight division, losing a legendary battle
to World Champion Marvin Hagler in 1985. Billed "The War" this superbout, hailed as the 3 greatest rounds in history, elevated
both fighters to superstar status. Hearns broke his right hand in the first round of this fight.
Hearns quickly made amends by dispatching undefeated James "Black Gold" Schuler with a devastating first round knockout in
1986.
Other notable World Title fights included his 7 knockdowns of 3-time world champion Dennis Andries to win the WBC Light
Heavyweight World Title in March 1987, his four-round destruction of the feared Juan Roldan (63-2) later that year to claim
the WBC Middleweight World Title, his TKO "upset of the year" loss to Iran Barkley in his first defense of that same title, his
win against James "the Heat" Kinchen (44-3) for the WBO Super Middleweight Title and his convincing decision against
undefeated Virgil Hill (30-0) to win Hill's WBA Light Heavyweight World Title in 1991.
Hearns had to wait until 1989 for a rematch with Sugar Ray Leonard, this time for the WBC and WBO Super Middleweight
titles, a fight which much of the public believed Hearns won, flooring Leonard in both the 3rd and 11th rounds. However, the
judges scored the fight a controversial draw.
Later in his career Hearns also won 2 World Cruiserweight titles, making him the only man in history to have won the World
Welterweight, Super Welter, Middle, Super Middle, Light Heavy and Cruiserweight World Titles.
Hearns fought 20 past or future world champions in 22 world title fights.
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. 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.
References
Ryo Mashiba, a fictitious character from the Japanese manga 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. Mashiba, like Hearns, also
possesses exceptional height, reach and power.
Trivia
Professional wrestler Bret Hart adopted the "Hit man" nickname as his own. 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. Thomas Hearns and his
family appeared on "Family Feud" with Richard Dawson playing against Milton "ice Man" McCory. 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.
He appeared on 'Who's the boss?' - season 3 episode 17 raging housekeeper. He played 'Wilbur "the terminator" Turner. The
episode involved Hearns and Tony Danza (playing Tony Micelli) taking part in a charity boxing match.
professional boxer.
Hearns became the first ever quadruple world champion in boxing history.
He would also become the first ever quintuple and sextuple champion in history winning World titles at welterweight, super
welter, middle, supermiddle, light heavy and cruiserweight. Thomas Hearns is considered to be one of the greatest boxers of the
modern era.
He has scored many memorable knockouts in his career, and is widely considered as one of the greatest knockout artists of all
time.
He was voted the greatest Super Welterweight of all time by Ring Magazine and received the "Fighter of the year" award in
1980 and 1984.
Blessed with exceptional height for a welterweight (6'1"), a broad back, and unusually long arms, Hearns had a unique build
combined with destructive punching power. His promotional fight name was the Hit Man.
He is known best for his devastating right hand, his powerful left hook 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".
As a fighter, his aggression set him apart, controlling fights with his incredible reach, power and great boxing skills. He lost only
one decision in his entire career, at the age of 35.
Amateur career
Hearns had an outstanding amateur record of 155–8. In 1977, Hearns won the National Amateur Athletic Union Light
Welterweight Championship, defeating Bobby Joe Young of Steubenville, OH, in the finals. He also won the 1977 National
Golden Gloves Light welterweight Championship.
Professional career
Hearns began his professional boxing career in Detroit, Michigan, under the tutelage of Emanuel Steward in 1977.
He won eight world championships in six weight classes during his pro career, defeating boxing hall of famers such as Pipino
Cuevas, Wilfred Benitez, Roberto Duran, and Virgil Hill. Hearns started his career by knocking out his first 17 opponents and
quickly became one of the most feared and respected young boxers emerging in the late 1970's. In 1980 Hearns carried his 28-
0 record into a world title match against Mexico's dreaded Pipino Cuevas, WBA champion for 4 years, knocking the champion
out cold in two rounds. Hearns was voted "fighter of the year" by Ring Magazine in 1980.
He defended the WBA World Welterweight Championship three times against Luis Primera (KO 6), Randy Shields (KO 12),
and Pablo Baez (KO 4).
In 1981 a dream match had been made, with a 32-0 record (30 KO's), he fought World Boxing Council champion Sugar Ray
Leonard (30-1) to unify the World Welterweight Championship in a classic bout dubbed "The Showdown". In this fight Hearns
suffered his first professional defeat when Leonard stopped him in the 14th round. Still today a much debated stoppage by
referee Dave Pearl, as Hearns was ahead on all three scorecards. Hearns and Leonard banked a combined 17 million dollars
for the fight making it the largest salary in sports history. 3 months after the fight Leonard retired due to a detached retina and
there would be no rematch until 1989.
He won the WBC Super Welterweight World Title from Wilfred Benitez (44-1-1) in New Orleans in December 1982 and
defended that title against European champion Luigi Minchillo (42-1)(W 12),WBA world champion Roberto Duran (77-5)(KO
2),no.1 contender Fred Hutchings (29-1)(KO 3), and no.1 contender Mark Medal (26-2)(TKO 8). During his reign at this
weight, the 2nd round destruction of the legendary Roberto Duran (in which he became the first person to KO Duran) is seen
as his pinnacle achievement earning him his second Ring Magazine's "fighter of the year" award in 1984.
During his time as Super Welterweight champion Hearns also ventured into the middleweight division, losing a legendary battle
to World Champion Marvin Hagler in 1985. Billed "The War" this superbout, hailed as the 3 greatest rounds in history, elevated
both fighters to superstar status. Hearns broke his right hand in the first round of this fight.
Hearns quickly made amends by dispatching undefeated James "Black Gold" Schuler with a devastating first round knockout in
1986.
Other notable World Title fights included his 7 knockdowns of 3-time world champion Dennis Andries to win the WBC Light
Heavyweight World Title in March 1987, his four-round destruction of the feared Juan Roldan (63-2) later that year to claim
the WBC Middleweight World Title, his TKO "upset of the year" loss to Iran Barkley in his first defense of that same title, his
win against James "the Heat" Kinchen (44-3) for the WBO Super Middleweight Title and his convincing decision against
undefeated Virgil Hill (30-0) to win Hill's WBA Light Heavyweight World Title in 1991.
Hearns had to wait until 1989 for a rematch with Sugar Ray Leonard, this time for the WBC and WBO Super Middleweight
titles, a fight which much of the public believed Hearns won, flooring Leonard in both the 3rd and 11th rounds. However, the
judges scored the fight a controversial draw.
Later in his career Hearns also won 2 World Cruiserweight titles, making him the only man in history to have won the World
Welterweight, Super Welter, Middle, Super Middle, Light Heavy and Cruiserweight World Titles.
Hearns fought 20 past or future world champions in 22 world title fights.
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. 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.
References
Ryo Mashiba, a fictitious character from the Japanese manga 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. Mashiba, like Hearns, also
possesses exceptional height, reach and power.
Trivia
Professional wrestler Bret Hart adopted the "Hit man" nickname as his own. 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. Thomas Hearns and his
family appeared on "Family Feud" with Richard Dawson playing against Milton "ice Man" McCory. 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.
He appeared on 'Who's the boss?' - season 3 episode 17 raging housekeeper. He played 'Wilbur "the terminator" Turner. The
episode involved Hearns and Tony Danza (playing Tony Micelli) taking part in a charity boxing match.
