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Thomas Hearns and Sugar Ray Leonard fought at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, Nevada. Their highly anticipated bout took place on April 6, 1989, and was for the WBC super middleweight title. This match was a significant event in boxing history, showcasing two of the sport's greatest champions. Leonard won the fight by a close, unanimous decision.
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Sugar Ray Leonard vs Thomas leanard?
In the first fight, Leonard came from behind to ko Hearns in the 14th round of a 15 rounder. In the rematch, Hearns scored two knockdowns and the fight was still a draw.
Did Tommy Hearns beat Sugar Ray Leonard?
Tommy was winning the first fight before Leonard rallied and stopped Hearns in the 14th round. 8 years later at super middleweight in a 12 rounder, they fought to a draw, but almost everybody (including Leonard) say Hearns deserved the decision.
How many times did Sugar Ray Leonard and Tommy hearns fight each other?
Hearns turned pro at 147 on 25-nov-77 Leonard turned pro at Jr Welterweight on 5-feb 77, but was a full welterweight after a few fights, they met in a unification title bout September '81.
How much did Sugar Ray Leonard and Thomas Hearns make apiece in their 1989 rematch?
$13 million to Leonard, $11 million to Hearns, as was reported at the time
What was the greats boxing match in history?
there are many: sugar ray Leonard vs thomas hearns (1st fight) Marvin hagler vs thomas hearns Muhammad ali vs george foreman Roberto duran vs sugar ray Leonard (1st fight) willie pep vs sandy saddler (2nd fight) Matthew saas Muhammad vs yaqui Lopez (2nd fight) both ray Robinson vs Carmen basilio fights
What are the release dates for Legendary Nights - 2003 The Tale of Leonard Hearns 1-1?
Legendary Nights - 2003 The Tale of Leonard Hearns 1-1 was released on: USA: 5 March 2003
What boxer defeated Thomas Hearns and sent him into retirement?
Sugar Ray Leonard
Who was the first boxer to win 5 world titles at different weights?
tommy hearns
Which fighters did Sugar Ray Leonard lost to?
Roberto Duran in 1980 (first fight) Terry Norris in 1991 and Hector Camacho in 1997 (his last two fights). Although he got a draw in his rematch with Thomas Hearns in 1989, even Leonard admits Tommy deserved the decision.
Did Nigel Benn beat Thomas Hearns?
Nigel Benn and Thomas Hearns never fought each other. Both were prominent boxers in the late 1980s and early 1990s, but their careers did not overlap in a way that allowed for a matchup. Benn was known for his aggressive style and power, while Hearns was celebrated for his reach and technical skills. As a result, there is no outcome to report from a Benn vs. Hearns fight.
How tall is Jonathan Hearns?
Jonathan Hearns is 5' 11".
When did Sugar Ray Leonard come back from retirement?
Leonard retired several times. After announcing his (first) retirement because of a detached retina, Leonard returned to fight Kevin Howard. He retired again after that bout, but returned almost three years later to fight Marvin Hagler. He retired again after that fight, but then returned about a year and a half later to fight Donny Lalonde. After drawing against Thomas Hearns and defeating Roberto Duran, Leonard lost to Terry Norris and retired for the fourth time. Six years later after fighting Hector Camacho, he retired for the fifth and final time. Visit http://www.therainmakersports.blogspot.com/ for daily sports commentary
