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Re: Hearns @ 154
Posted: 10 Dec 2022, 21:50
by AngryGoon38
Ambling Alp II wrote: ↑28 Nov 2022, 11:18
Robinson would be another that would have had a good chance.
"Sam Langford" too ! He would've Bulldozed Hearns.
Did "Sergio Martinez" fight a few at 154..?
He'd have a good shot at besting Hearns, even at that specific weight division.
Even "Paul Williams". Strong Decent chance to outpoint an overzealous Ko Hungry Hearns.
Look at Hearns vs Randy Shields, Doug DeWitt, and Barkley. Yes, they were bouts at 147,160,160.
Still, Hearns could've gotten figured out and conquered at 154. There is no magical weight division for anyone.
Add Crawford and Mayweather Jr too, to the list of highly potential Hearns Conquerers.
Note, these opionions are coming from someone who thinks Quite Highly of Thomas Hearns.
I always felt that he definitely could've bested Hagler in a rematch. Likely, so longs by way of a carefully and methodically fought pure boxer approach.
Re: Hearns @ 154
Posted: 11 Dec 2022, 14:37
by bollocks
Just watched Hagler - Hearns for the millionth time...Hearns had no legs left from as early as late in round 1
Re: Hearns @ 154
Posted: 11 Dec 2022, 15:36
by Syntax Error
Hagler turned it into a street fight because he knew that was probably the only way he could win.
He gambled on his chin and came up trumps.
Hearns would never back down from a tear-up and Hagler knew it.
Hearns was finished after less than a round, no legs and busted Right hand.
He was almost a sitting duck for Hagler after that.
Re: Hearns @ 154
Posted: 12 Dec 2022, 14:57
by bollocks
I wouldn't have bet on Hearns to be able to outbox Hagler for the full 15 (or was it 12? can't remember now). EIther way I can't see him beating Hagler any which way they fought. If he boxed he would have run out of puff as stamina was not his strong suit
Re: Hearns @ 154
Posted: 12 Dec 2022, 14:58
by Ezzard
keithmoonhangover wrote: ↑26 Nov 2022, 16:04
tiny_acres wrote: ↑26 Nov 2022, 15:27
elmersalsa wrote: ↑26 Nov 2022, 13:11
In my view, only the great Mike McCallum would.
Any other 154 pounder would get thrashed and destroyed.
Several give Hearns problems at 154. But he doesn't lose many.
I'd love to see McCallum fight Hearns that would of been great.
I think the Motor City Cobra beats McCallum, but the Hitman could get overzealous, tire and get stopped late.
Hearns 116-112 for me.
I'm sure you've seen it tiny, but just incase.....
Maybe Hearns over 12 rounds but definitely Mike over 15.
Re: Hearns @ 154
Posted: 14 Dec 2022, 23:55
by squiggy
AngryGoon38 wrote: ↑10 Dec 2022, 21:50
Ambling Alp II wrote: ↑28 Nov 2022, 11:18
Robinson would be another that would have had a good chance.
"Sam Langford" too ! He would've Bulldozed Hearns.
Did "Sergio Martinez" fight a few at 154..?
He'd have a good shot at besting Hearns, even at that specific weight division.
Even "Paul Williams". Strong Decent chance to outpoint an overzealous Ko Hungry Hearns.
Look at Hearns vs Randy Shields, Doug DeWitt, and Barkley. Yes, they were bouts at 147,160,160.
Still, Hearns could've gotten figured out and conquered at 154. There is no magical weight division for anyone.
Add Crawford and Mayweather Jr too, to the list of highly potential Hearns Conquerers.
Note, these opionions are coming from someone who thinks Quite Highly of Thomas Hearns.
I always felt that he definitely could've bested Hagler in a rematch. Likely, so longs by way of a carefully and methodically fought pure boxer approach.
Crawford has not fought at 154.
Re: Hearns @ 154
Posted: 15 Dec 2022, 07:12
by AngryGoon38
squiggy wrote: ↑14 Dec 2022, 23:55
AngryGoon38 wrote: ↑10 Dec 2022, 21:50
Ambling Alp II wrote: ↑28 Nov 2022, 11:18
Robinson would be another that would have had a good chance.
"Sam Langford" too ! He would've Bulldozed Hearns.
Did "Sergio Martinez" fight a few at 154..?
He'd have a good shot at besting Hearns, even at that specific weight division.
Even "Paul Williams". Strong Decent chance to outpoint an overzealous Ko Hungry Hearns.
Look at Hearns vs Randy Shields, Doug DeWitt, and Barkley. Yes, they were bouts at 147,160,160.
Still, Hearns could've gotten figured out and conquered at 154. There is no magical weight division for anyone.
Add Crawford and Mayweather Jr too, to the list of highly potential Hearns Conquerers.
Note, these opionions are coming from someone who thinks Quite Highly of Thomas Hearns.
I always felt that he definitely could've bested Hagler in a rematch. Likely, so longs by way of a carefully and methodically fought pure boxer approach.
Crawford has not fought at 154.
I realize that but I feel certain that he will knock out good Jr Mw's, just like he's been knocking out good boxers at 147.