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Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / April 15
Five Greatest Fights in Three Rounds or Less

Five Greatest Fights in Three Rounds or Less

Boxing’s greatest short fights pack unforgettable moments into mere minutes. As I write this, it is the 40th anniversary of Marvin Hagler vs Thomas Hearns, so Big Fight Weekend looks back at the five greatest short boxing fights that ended in three rounds or less.

Boxing News / Athlon Sports / March 22
Boxing Legend Thomas Hearns Sends Message After 'True Icon' George Foreman Passes Away

Boxing Legend Thomas Hearns Sends Message After 'True Icon' George Foreman Passes Away

Just like the rest of the boxing world, former multi-division champion Thomas Hearns is mourning the death of George Foreman Sr. In a post on the social media platform Instagram, the 66-year-old Hearns bid his goodbye and paid respect to the former two-time world heavyweight champion.

Boxing News / Fights Around The World / August 2
On This Day: Thomas Hearns Knocked Out Pipino Cuevas

On This Day: Thomas Hearns Knocked Out Pipino Cuevas

With the passing of the 1970s golden era of heavyweight boxing, the days of the heavyweights commanding the big crowds and money were gone. In 1980, the welterweights were now the stars of boxing.

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / June 15
Thomas Hearns vs. Roberto Durán: Reliving the Knockout of the Decade

Thomas Hearns vs. Roberto Durán: Reliving the Knockout of the Decade

On June 15, 1984, outside at Caesars Palace, Thomas Hearns and Roberto Durán met in a junior middleweight clash for Hearns Ring and WBC titles. It was a memorable bout that resulted in a devastating KO win for “The Hitman.” Big Fight Weekend are taking you back to that memorable night in Las Vegas.

Boxing News / Sporting News / June 14

Thomas Hearns vs. Roberto Duran 40th anniversary: Still the most devastating knockout in boxing history

On June 15, 1984, Thomas Hearns faced off against Roberto Duran in a battle of boxing legends. The fight ended with arguably the most violent and memorable finish in the sport's long history.

Boxing News / Dice City Sports / May 16
Legends Of Boxing: Thomas Hearns

Legends Of Boxing: Thomas Hearns

Detroit is home to numerous sports legends, which is great for a blue-collar town in the Rust Belt. Take your pick from the various names associated with the Motor City: Steve Yzerman, Miguel Cabrera, or even Calvin Johnson.

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / December 9, 2023
5 Most Memorable Thomas ‘The Hitman’ Hearns Fights

5 Most Memorable Thomas ‘The Hitman’ Hearns Fights

Thomas “The Hitman” Hearns (61-5-1, 48 KOs) is undoubtedly one of the greatest pound-for-pound boxers of all time – winning world titles in five weight divisions: welterweight through to light heavyweight.

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