how would pbf have faired against a prime tommy hearns

[jabmasterflex]

would floyd have been able to get bast tommys blistering jab and lethal right. or would floyd have just been to clever for hearns

[eul]

he would have ducked hearns...

[danamite5]

a think he woulda beat hearns but a doubt heed of beat leonard
but a still think yank abott woulda beat the three of em

[Raff The Frenchman]

Well you could take Hearns vs Leonard as a referer...Except Leonard was a bigger man than PBF. Hearns lost their 1st fight and arguably won the rematch but got a draw.

[dizneyfist]

Hearns would've been too much with his jab from the distance. I don't think Mayweather would ever consider exchanging with Hearns and would lose a UD.

[Hookie74]

Well you could take Hearns vs Leonard as a referer...Except Leonard was a bigger man than PBF. Hearns lost their 1st fight and arguably won the rematch but got a draw.

Leonard was much better IMO. They fought in 1981 at WW. Hearns actually was outboxing Leonard in their first fight until the 14th round stoppage. Many people feel that the stoppage was a little bit premature... regardless, Hearns was in trouble. Had it gone the distance Hearns would have probably went down at least once more and he would have most likely lost the 14th and 15th rounds. This means that Leonard would have went on to win by at least a majority decision.

In their rematch (1989 at SMW) Hearns dropped Leonard twice and should have won in my opinion . It was ruled a draw.

With that said... I think either man (prime vs. prime) would have beat any man with the last name of Mayweather.

This is coming from a big Leonard fan. I'm a Hearns fan as well.

[Hookie74]

a think he woulda beat hearns but a doubt heed of beat leonard
but a still think yank abott woulda beat the three of em

wrong, right, and wrong... but to each his own

[NazNaci1]

I think this has been done before, but nevertheless - Hearns wins either on points or stoppage.

[Hookie74]

a think he woulda beat hearns but a doubt heed of beat leonard
but a still think yank abott woulda beat the three of em

Are you talking about Tank Abott? That guy svcks. He's lost more time than he's won (10-14 MMA record).

[Lackeos]

he would have ducked hearns...

[IKSRTFO]

He woudn't have last with Tommy. Hearns is too tall and have too much of a reach. For Mayweather to beat Hearns he would have to suck it up and eat some leather to get him like Leonard, which Mayweather would not risk.

[boxbible]

If you've seen Hearns vs Benitez, then you've seen the blueprint for beating PBF.

Hearns simply jabbed Benitez the first half of the fight not giving the counter punching maestro any opportunity. Very boring...

But with the fight slipping away, Benitez became uncustomarily more aggressive in the second half, which opened him up for some of Hearns big right hands.

If Hearns fights that same fight, he beats Mayweather.

[dempseyfire]

Floyd would have never signed the contract . . .period

[Goodnight, Irene]

If you've seen Hearns vs Benitez, then you've seen the blueprint for beating PBF.

Hearns simply jabbed Benitez the first half of the fight not giving the counter punching maestro any opportunity. Very boring...

But with the fight slipping away, Benitez became uncustomarily more aggressive in the second half, which opened him up for some of Hearns big right hands.

If Hearns fights that same fight, he beats Mayweather.

You do know Benitez was close to winning that fight, right?

[Counter-puncher]

If you've seen Hearns vs Benitez, then you've seen the blueprint for beating PBF.

Hearns simply jabbed Benitez the first half of the fight not giving the counter punching maestro any opportunity. Very boring...

But with the fight slipping away, Benitez became uncustomarily more aggressive in the second half, which opened him up for some of Hearns big right hands.

If Hearns fights that same fight, he beats Mayweather.

You do know Benitez was close to winning that fight, right?

you know that was only cos Tommy hurt his right mitt in about the 8th, right?

[SaadOffTheDeck]

Not well at all, hard to see how Floyd could win a round. if he tried to he would get stopped, if he tried to run he would get out boxed. Probably the worst fighter in history for Mayweather to face.

[bollox]

A few thunderous right hands and by round 5 and it's all over. Savage KO

[Goodnight, Irene]

If you've seen Hearns vs Benitez, then you've seen the blueprint for beating PBF.

Hearns simply jabbed Benitez the first half of the fight not giving the counter punching maestro any opportunity. Very boring...

But with the fight slipping away, Benitez became uncustomarily more aggressive in the second half, which opened him up for some of Hearns big right hands.

If Hearns fights that same fight, he beats Mayweather.

You do know Benitez was close to winning that fight, right?

you know that was only cos Tommy hurt his right mitt in about the 8th, right?

Guess it never happened, then?

That was not the only reason (though, obviously, a big part). Benitez was a classy fighter, which might've played a smidgen of a role.

[Ezzard]

Saad's right. Hearns is just the wrong man for Floyd to face.

Hearns wins a lop-sided decision or a devestating KO.

[Counter-puncher]

Guess it never happened, then?

That was not the only reason (though, obviously, a big part). Benitez was a classy fighter, which might've played a smidgen of a role.

:??

umm all i am saying is, Tommy dominates first eight rounds or so pushing benitez back, hurts hand, all of a sudden benitez starts pushing hearns back and winning rounds and hearns isn't committing to his shots enough to keep benitez off him. thats all.

[danamite5]

i agree two of the finest boxers to of ever graced the sport but mayweather cannot be confirmed as the best pound for pound at the minute untill hees fought his long standing and bitter rival he would be matched on boxing ability and technique but i think phil THE POWER taylor edges it on phisique
what do you think jam lad!

[p4p1]

hearns i think based on size and i beleive his style would have been perfect to beat mayweather then with the power it would have been a long night for him

[BroughtonRulesRefuge]

If you've seen Hearns vs Benitez, then you've seen the blueprint for beating PBF.

Hearns simply jabbed Benitez the first half of the fight not giving the counter punching maestro any opportunity. Very boring...

But with the fight slipping away, Benitez became uncustomarily more aggressive in the second half, which opened him up for some of Hearns big right hands.

If Hearns fights that same fight, he beats Mayweather.

You do know Benitez was close to winning that fight, right?

- Lessee, judge: Dick Young 146-137 | judge: Tony Castellano 144-139 | judge: Lou Filippo 142-142 ~~ WBC light middleweight title ~

Hmmmmm, Hearns by 9 point margin, 5 point margin, and.........whoa..........Lou is that you? From the planet of the blind you say, eh? Didn't have your walking stick and forgot your sunglasses for this fight, eh?
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!BRILLIANT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Seamus]

First off. Wrong forum. This one is for the discussion of heavyweights only.

But seriously. PBF wouldn't have a chance against Hearns at WW. Fast or not, he's not getting past the Hitman's jab, and it's only a matter of time before Hearns lands the big punch. If Mayweather tries to make it a fight it's probably Hearns in about 6. If he goes into survival mode, he get's stopped late.

[elmersalsa]

Bad matchup for Pretty Floyd...A very talented fighter, but I could not see him beat a guy as dangerous and as talented as the great Thomas Hearns. It would be worse if the fight is at 154lbs.

this fight would be another Hearns vs Benitez, probably a little more boring.