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Thomas Hearns (born October 18, 1958) is an American former professional boxer who competed from 1977 to 2006. Nicknamed the "Motor City Cobra", and more famously "the Hitman", Hearns's tall, slender build and long arms and broad shoulders allowed him to move up over Template:Convert in his career and become the first boxer in history to win world titles in five weight divisions: welterweight, light middleweight, middleweight, super middleweight and light heavyweight.

Hearns was named Fighter of the Year by The Ring magazine and the Boxing Writers Association of America in 1980 and 1984; the latter following his knockout of Roberto Durán. Hearns was known as a devastating puncher throughout his career, even at cruiserweight, despite having climbed up five weight classes. He is ranked number 18 on The Ring's list of 100 greatest punchers of all time.[1] He currently ranks #78 in BoxRec ranking of the greatest pound for pound boxers of all time.[2] On June 10, 2012, Hearns was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame.[3]

Early life

Hearns was born in Grand Junction, Tennessee, on October 18, 1958,[4] the youngest of three children in his mother's first marriage. With her second marriage, six children joined the first three. On her own, Mrs. Hearns raised Tommy and his siblings in Grand Junction until Tommy was five years old; then the family moved to Detroit, Michigan. Hearns had an amateur record of 155–8. In 1977, he won the National Amateur Athletic Union Light Welterweight Championship, defeating Bobby Joe Young of Steubenville, Ohio, in the finals. He also won the 1977 National Golden Gloves Light Welterweight Championship.

Professional career

Script error: No such module "Labelled list hatnote". Hearns began his professional boxing career in Detroit, Michigan, under the tutelage of Emanuel Steward in 1977. Steward changed Hearns from a light hitting amateur boxer to one of the most devastating punchers in boxing history.

He won six major world titles in five weight classes during his pro career, defeating future boxing hall of famers such as José "Pipino" Cuevas, Wilfred Benítez, Virgil Hill and Roberto Durán. In addition, he won the IBO title at Cruiserweight.

Hearns started his career by knocking out his first 17 opponents. In 1980, Hearns carried his 28–0 record into a world title match against Mexico's Cuevas. Hearns ended Cuevas's 4-year reign by beating him by TKO in the second round. Hearns was voted "Fighter of the Year" by Ring Magazine in 1980.

Hearns vs. Leonard

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Hearns, center, in Detroit, December 1981.

In 1981, Hearns the WBA Champion, with a 32–0 record (30 KOs), fought WBC Champion Sugar Ray Leonard (30–1) to unify the World Welterweight Championship in a bout dubbed "The Showdown". In this fight, Hearns suffered his first professional defeat when Leonard stopped him in the 14th round. In the 13th round, Leonard, behind on points on all 3 judges scorecards, needed a knockout to win. He came on strong and put Hearns through the ropes at the end of the round. Hearns was dazed, totally out of gas and received a count but was saved by the bell. Leonard, with his left eye shut and time running out, resumed his attack in the 14th. Hearns started the round boxing and moving, but after staggering Hearns with an overhand right, Leonard pinned Hearns against the ropes. After another combination to the body and head, referee Davey Pearl stopped the fight. Hearns and Leonard banked a combined 17 million dollars for the fight, making it the largest purse in sports history at the time. The following year, Leonard retired due to a detached retina, and there would be no rematch until 1989.[5]

Light Middleweight Champion

Script error: No such module "Labelled list hatnote". Hearns moved up in weight and won the WBC Super Welterweight (154 lb) title from boxing legend and three-time world champion Wilfred Benítez (44–1–1) in New Orleans in December 1982, and defended that title against European Champion Luigi Minchillo (42–1) (W 12), Roberto Durán (TKO 2), no.1 contender Fred Hutchings (29–1) (KO 3) and #1 contender Mark Medal (26–2) (TKO 8). During his reign at this weight, the 2 round destruction of Roberto Durán, in which he became the first boxer to KO Durán, is seen as his pinnacle achievement, earning him his second Ring Magazine "Fighter of the Year" award in 1984.[6]

Hagler vs Hearns

Script error: No such module "Labelled list hatnote". While remaining super-welterweight (light-middleweight) champion, Hearns ventured into the middleweight division to challenge undisputed middleweight champion Marvin Hagler in 1985. Billed "The Fight" (later known as "The War"),[7] this bout has often been labeled as the three greatest rounds in boxing history.[7][8] The battle elevated both fighters to superstar status. Hearns was able to stun Hagler soon after the opening bell, but he subsequently broke his right hand in the first round.[9] He did, however, manage to open a deep cut on Hagler's forehead that caused referee Richard Steele to call a time out; the ring doctor examined the cut over Hagler's right eye and said, "let him go." The fight was allowed to continue at this point, with the ringside commentators remarking on the fact that, "the last thing Hagler wants or needs is for this fight to be stopped on a cut."[10] The battle did go back and forth some, but Hearns was unable to capitalize on his early successes against Hagler. As a result of breaking his right hand, Hearns began to use lateral movement and a good jab to keep Hagler at bay as best he could. This tactic worked fairly well, but in the third round Hagler staggered Hearns and managed to catch him against the ropes, where a crushing right hand by Hagler knocked Hearns down. Hearns beat the count but was clearly unable to continue and the referee decided to stop the fight. Despite the loss, Hearns garnered a tremendous amount of respect from fans and boxing aficionados alike.[11] Considering the popularity of the fight and the level of competition, a rematch seemed to be a foregone conclusion and was highly anticipated, but it never took place.[12][13]

Comeback

Script error: No such module "Labelled list hatnote". Hearns quickly made amends by dispatching undefeated rising star James "Black Gold" Shuler with a devastating first-round knockout in 1986. One week after the fight, Shuler was killed in a motorcycle accident. Hearns presented the NABF championship belt to Shuler's family at his funeral, saying he deserved to keep the belt as he had held it longer than Hearns.

In March 1987, Hearns scored six knockdowns of Dennis Andries to win the WBC light-heavyweight title with a tenth round stoppage at Cobo Hall, Detroit, Michigan. Later that year, his four-round destruction of Juan Roldán (63–2) to claim the vacant WBC middleweight title made Hearns a four-weight world champion.

In a huge upset, Hearns lost his WBC middleweight title to Iran Barkley via a third-round TKO in June 1988 in a bout Ring Magazine named 1988 Upset of the Year. In November that year, Hearns returned to win another world title, defeating James Kinchen (44–3) via a majority decision to win the inaugural WBO super-middleweight title. Hearns became the first boxer to win a world title in five weight divisions.

Rematch with Leonard

Script error: No such module "Labelled list hatnote". Hearns had to wait until 1989 for a rematch with Sugar Ray Leonard, this time for Leonard's WBC super-middleweight title and Hearns's WBO title. This was Hearns's sixth Superfight, 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.[14]

Later career

Script error: No such module "Labelled list hatnote". Hearns had one last great performance in 1991, as he challenged the undefeated WBA light-heavyweight champion Virgil Hill. In Hill's eleventh defense of the title, Hearns returned to his amateur roots and outboxed the champion to win a convincing decision and add a sixth world title to his illustrious career.[15] On March 20, 1992, Hearns lost this title on a split decision to old foe Iran Barkley but continued to compete and won his next 8 bouts.[16]

On June 23, 1997, Hearns appeared on a WWF telecast, performing in a storyline where he was taunted and challenged by professional wrestler Bret "Hitman" Hart, who claimed that Hearns stole the "Hitman" nickname. Hearns ended up attacking Jim Neidhart and knocking him down with a series of punches before officials entered the ring and broke up the confrontation.[17]

On November 6, 1998, Hearns had a boxing fight which featured a rare, double knockdown. In it, Hearns and opponent Jay Snyder landed punches simultaneously during the very first round, Hearns a devastating right hand to Snyder's chin and Snyder a left jab to Hearns's chin. Hearns was able to get up before the referee's count reached ten seconds; Snyder was not and Hearns won by first-round knockout.[18]

On April 10, 1999, Hearns travelled to England and beat Nate Miller by unanimous decision to win the IBO cruiserweight title.[19] In his next fight in April 2000 he lost the title to Uriah Grant. The first round was competitive, with Hearns appearing hurt by a solid right to the jaw. Both fighters traded blows in the second round until Hearns appeared to injure his right ankle. He was forced to retire injured at the end of the round.[20] The crowd booed and Hearns took the microphone and promised his fans that he would be back.[21] Hearns fought twice more, winning both fights by TKO. His final fight was on 4 February 2006 against Shannon Landberg.[22]

Personal life

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Hearns signs autographs in Houston in January 2014

Hearns's 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 also a boxer, and he fought on the undercard of his father's last couple of fights. Hearns lives in Southfield, Michigan (a suburb of Detroit). Hearns serves as a Reserve Police Officer with the Detroit Police Department. He is also remembered for visiting U.S. servicemen during the Gulf War.

Due to personal financial issues, Hearns was forced to auction off his possessions at The Auction Block of Detroit, Michigan, on April 3, 2010. Items included were a 1957 Chevy, 47' Fountain boat, and a slew of collectible memorabilia. His debt to the IRS was $250,000. He took responsibility for repaying the entire debt, which he said was accrued from being overly generous toward his large extended family.[23]

In 2012, Hearns was ticketed for parking in the middle of the road. He subsequently paid the ticket. His ticketing was featured in Parking Wars.[24]

In 2024, Hearns appeared on stage at a Trump rally in Detroit.[25]

Professional boxing record

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No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
67 Win 61–5–1 Shannon Landberg TKO 10 (10), 1:35Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Feb 4, 2006 The Palace of Auburn Hills, Auburn Hills, Michigan, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
66 Win 60–5–1 John Long TKO 9 (10) Jul 30, 2005 Cobo Arena, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
65 Loss 59–5–1 Uriah Grant RTD 3 (12), 3:00Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Apr 8, 2000 Joe Louis Arena, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Lost IBO cruiserweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
64 Win 59–4–1 Nate Miller UD 12 Apr 10, 1999 MEN Arena, Manchester, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won vacant IBO cruiserweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
63 Win 58–4–1 Jay Snyder KO 1 (10), 1:28Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Nov 6, 1998 Joe Louis Arena, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
62 Win 57–4–1 Ed Dalton KO 5 (10), 2:47Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jan 31, 1997 Great Western Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
61 Win 56–4–1 Karl Willis KO 5 (10), 2:45Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Nov 29, 1996 Civic Center, Roanoke, Virginia, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
60 Win 55–4–1 Earl Butler UD 10 Sep 26, 1995 The Palace, Auburn Hills, Michigan, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
59 Win 54–4–1 Lenny LaPaglia TKO 1 (12), 2:55Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Mar 31, 1995 Detroit, Michigan, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won vacant WBU cruiserweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
58 Win 53–4–1 Freddie Delgado UD 12 Feb 19, 1994 Coliseum, Charlotte, North Carolina, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained NABF cruiserweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
57 Win 52–4–1 Dan Ward TKO 1 (12), 2:09Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jan 29, 1994 MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won vacant NABF cruiserweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
56 Win 51–4–1 Andrew Maynard TKO 1 (10), 2:34Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Nov 6, 1993 Caesars Palace, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
55 Loss 50–4–1 Iran Barkley SD 12 Mar 20, 1992 Caesars Palace, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Lost WBA light heavyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
54 Win 50–3–1 Virgil Hill UD 12 Jun 3, 1991 Caesars Palace, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won WBA light heavyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
53 Win 49–3–1 Ken Atkins TKO 3 (10), 2:08Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Apr 6, 1991 Aloha Stadium, Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
52 Win 48–3–1 Kemper Morton KO 2 (10), 2:02Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Feb 11, 1991 Great Western Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
51 Win 47–3–1 Michael Olajide UD 12 Apr 28, 1990 Etess Arena, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained WBO super middleweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
50 Template:DrawDraw 46–3–1 Sugar Ray Leonard SD 12 Jun 12, 1989 Caesars Palace, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained WBO super middleweight title;
For WBC super middleweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
49 Win 46–3 James Kinchen MD 12 Nov 4, 1988 Las Vegas Hilton, Winchester, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won NABF and inaugural WBO super middleweight titlesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
48 Loss 45–3 Iran Barkley TKO 3 (12), 2:39Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jun 6, 1988 Las Vegas Hilton, Winchester, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Lost WBC middleweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
47 Win 45–2 Juan Roldán KO 4 (12), 2:01Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Oct 29, 1987 Las Vegas Hilton, Winchester, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won vacant WBC middleweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
46 Win 44–2 Dennis Andries TKO 10 (12), 1:26Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Mar 7, 1987 Cobo Hall, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won WBC light heavyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
45 Win 43–2 Doug DeWitt UD 12 Oct 17, 1986 Cobo Arena, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained NABF middleweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
44 Win 42–2 Mark Medal TKO 8 (12), 2:20Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jun 23, 1986 Caesars Palace, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained WBC and The Ring light middleweight titlesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
43 Win 41–2 James Shuler KO 1 (12), 1:13Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Mar 10, 1986 Caesars Palace, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won NABF middleweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
42 Loss 40–2 Marvin Hagler TKO 3 (12), 1:52Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Apr 15, 1985 Caesars Palace, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". For WBA, WBC, IBF, and The Ring middleweight titlesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
41 Win 40–1 Fred Hutchings TKO 3 (12), 2:56Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Sep 15, 1984 Civic Center, Saginaw, Michigan, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained WBC and The Ring light middleweight titlesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
40 Win 39–1 Roberto Durán TKO 2 (12), 1:05Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jun 15, 1984 Caesars Palace, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained WBC and The Ring light middleweight titlesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
39 Win 38–1 Luigi Minchillo UD 12 Feb 11, 1984 Joe Louis Arena, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained WBC and The Ring light middleweight titlesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
38 Win 37–1 Murray Sutherland UD 10 Jul 10, 1983 Caesars Boardwalk Regency, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
37 Win 36–1 Wilfred Benítez MD 15 Dec 3, 1982 Superdome, New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won WBC and vacant The Ring light middleweight titlesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
36 Win 35–1 Jeff McCracken TKO 8 (10), 1:29Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jul 25, 1982 Cobo Hall, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
35 Win 34–1 Marcos Geraldo KO 1 (10), 1:48Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Feb 27, 1982 The Aladdin, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
34 Win 33–1 Ernie Singletary UD 10 Dec 11, 1981 Queen Elizabeth's Sports Centre, Nassau, BahamasScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
33 Loss 32–1 Sugar Ray Leonard TKO 14 (15), 1:45Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Sep 16, 1981 Caesars Palace, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Lost WBA welterweight title;
For WBC and The Ring welterweight titlesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
32 Win 32–0 Pablo Baez TKO 4 (15), 2:10Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jun 25, 1981 Astrodome, Houston, Texas, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained WBA welterweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
31 Win 31–0 Randy Shields TKO 12 (15), 3:00Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Apr 25, 1981 Veterans Memorial Coliseum, Phoenix, Arizona, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained WBA welterweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
30 Win 30–0 Luis Primera KO 6 (15), 2:00Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Dec 6, 1980 Joe Louis Arena, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained WBA welterweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
29 Win 29–0 José Cuevas TKO 2 (15), 2:39Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Aug 2, 1980 Joe Louis Arena, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won WBA welterweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
28 Win 28–0 Eddie Gazo KO 1 (10), 2:41Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". May 3, 1980 Cobo Hall, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
27 Win 27–0 Santiago Valdez TKO 1 (10), 2:56Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Mar 31, 1980 Caesars Palace, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
26 Win 26–0 Ángel Espada TKO 4 (12), 0:47Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Mar 2, 1980 Joe Louis Arena, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won vacant USBA welterweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
25 Win 25–0 Jim Richards KO 3 (10), 2:27Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Feb 3, 1980 Caesars Palace, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
24 Win 24–0 Mike Colbert UD 10 Nov 30, 1979 Superdome, New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
23 Win 23–0 Saensak Muangsurin TKO 3 (10), 2:31Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Oct 18, 1979 Olympia, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
22 Win 22–0 José Figueroa KO 3 (10), 1:17Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Sep 22, 1979 Sports Arena, Los Angeles, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
21 Win 21–0 Inocencio De la Rosa RTD 2 (10) Aug 23, 1979 Cobo Arena, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
20 Win 20–0 Bruce Curry KO 3 (10), 2:59Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jun 28, 1979 Olympia, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
19 Win 19–0 Harold Weston RTD 6 (12) May 20, 1979 Dunes, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
18 Win 18–0 Alfonso Hayman UD 10 Apr 3, 1979 Spectrum, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
17 Win 17–0 Segundo Murillo TKO 8 (10), 2:25Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Mar 3, 1979 Olympia, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
16 Win 16–0 Sammy Ruckard TKO 8 (10) Jan 31, 1979 Saginaw, Michigan, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
15 Win 15–0 Clyde Gray TKO 10 (10), 2:03Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jan 11, 1979 Olympia, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
14 Win 14–0 Rudy Barro KO 4 (10) Dec 9, 1978 Cobo Arena, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
13 Win 13–0 Pedro Rojas TKO 1 (10), 1:09Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Oct 26, 1978 Olympia, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
12 Win 12–0 Bruce Finch KO 3 (10), 2:01Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Sep 7, 1978 Olympia, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
11 Win 11–0 Eddie Marcelle KO 2 (10), 2:59Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Aug 3, 1978 Olympia, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
10 Win 10–0 Raul Aguirre KO 2 (10), 2:08Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jul 20, 1978 Olympia, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
9 Win 9–0 Jimmy Rothwell KO 1 (10), 1:49Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jun 8, 1978 Olympia, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
8 Win 8–0 Tyrone Phelps TKO 3 (10), 2:08Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Mar 31, 1978 Saginaw, Michigan, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
7 Win 7–0 Ray Fields TKO 2, 2:15Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Mar 17, 1978 Cobo Arena, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
6 Win 6–0 Billy Goodwin TKO 2, 1:18Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Feb 17, 1978 Civic Center, Saginaw, Michigan, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
5 Win 5–0 Robert Adams TKO 3 (6), 2:45Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Feb 10, 1978 Olympia, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
4 Win 4–0 Anthony House KO 2, 2:00Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jan 29, 1978 Hyatt Regency, Knoxville, Tennessee, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
3 Win 3–0 Willie Wren TKO 3 (6), 2:41Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Dec 16, 1977 Olympia, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
2 Win 2–0 Jerry Strickland KO 3 (6), 1:27Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Dec 7, 1977 Hillcrest Country Club, Mount Clemens, Michigan, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
1 Win 1–0 Jerome Hill KO 2 (4), 1:59Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Nov 25, 1977 Olympia, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".

Titles in boxing

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See also

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| style="width: 40%; text-align: center;" rowspan="1"| WBC light middleweight champion
December 3, 1982 – October 24, 1986
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December 3, 1982 – October 24, 1986
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June 15, 1984 – October 24, 1986
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| style="width: 40%; text-align: center;" rowspan="1"| WBC light heavyweight champion
March 7, 1987 – November 27, 1987
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|- |- | style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" rowspan="1"|New title | style="width: 40%; text-align: center;" rowspan="1"| WBO super middleweight champion
November 4, 1988 – May 8, 1991
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|- Template:S-ach Template:S-before | style="width: 40%; text-align: center;" rowspan="1"| The Ring Fighter of the Year
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  1. ↑ Script error: No such module "citation/CS1".
  2. ↑ [1] BoxRec
  3. ↑ Script error: No such module "citation/CS1".
  4. ↑ Script error: No such module "citation/CS1".
  5. ↑ Harry Mullan: "The Pictorial History of Boxing" p.295
  6. ↑ Script error: No such module "citation/CS1".
  7. ↑ a b Script error: No such module "citation/CS1".
  8. ↑ Script error: No such module "citation/CS1".
  9. ↑ Script error: No such module "citation/CS1".
  10. ↑ Script error: No such module "citation/CS1".
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  15. ↑ Script error: No such module "citation/CS1".
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  19. ↑ Script error: No such module "citation/CS1".
  20. ↑ Script error: No such module "citation/CS1".
  21. ↑ Script error: No such module "citation/CS1".
  22. ↑ Script error: No such module "citation/CS1".
  23. ↑ Thomas Hearns takes his lumps at auctionDetroit Free Press April 4, 2010 Template:Webarchive
  24. ↑ Script error: No such module "citation/CS1".
  25. ↑ Script error: No such module "citation/CS1".
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