Thomas Hearns vs. Alfonso Hayman
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Thomas Hearns 147 lbs beat Alfonso Hayman 149 lbs by UD in round 10 of 10
- Date: 1979-04-03
- Location: Spectrum, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
- Referee: Tommy Reid 50-41
- Judge: John Stewart 50-41
- Judge: Paul Harris 50-40
- Promoter: J Russell Peltz (Peltz Boxing Promotions, Inc.)
- Show: Fight
The Associated Press reported: "Hearns, 18-0 with 17 knockouts, won every round except the first by a wide margin. But he was unable to bring Hayman to the canvas, stopping his consecutive knockout streak.
Hearns, 6-foot-1 and fighting at 147½ lbs, used footwork and a big reach advantage to confuse the 30-year-old Hayman. The 'Hitman' from Detroit surprised Hayman with short overhand rights and quick jabs."