Thomas Hearns vs. Carlos Palomino

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scorpio83
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Thomas Hearns vs. Carlos Palomino

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15 Rounds Welterweight Bout

The Hitman would batter Palomino from long range behind his sharp quick left jabs and right hands to either take a decision or stopping him late which Palomino, who hadn't been stopped before. What do you guys think and who do you got?
elmersalsa
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Re: Thomas Hearns vs. Carlos Palomino

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Thomas Hearns wins but he ain't stopping Carlos Palomino. Hearns by decision.
NazNaci1
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Re: Thomas Hearns vs. Carlos Palomino

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At Welter, Tommy was literally the 'Motor City Cobra'.

Palomino was rock solid but, I dunno, would not rule out a one punch KO, but more likely, a clear UD, with Hearns speed, reflexes and power just too much for Carlos.
goose 5
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Re: Thomas Hearns vs. Carlos Palomino

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Carlos turned this fight down in 1981-can't blame him at that point. At his peak, he's outpointed-fairly wide.
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