THOMAS HEARNS VS ROBERTO DURAN

Thomas Hearns Boxing Fights Career

Thomas "Hitman" Hearns was born October 18, 1958 in Memphis, Tennessee. Shortly after his birth, his family moved to Detroit, Michigan. He is a retired American boxer. He won 8 world titles in six different weight divisions. Hearns became the first boxer in history to win world titles in four divisions. He would also become the first fighter in history to conquer 5 world titles in 5 different divisions. He has scored many memorable knockouts in his career and is widely considered to be one of the greatest knockout artists of all time. Hearns was voted the greatest Super Welterweight of all time by Ring Magazine and received the "Fighter of the Year" award in 1980 and 1984. He fought 21 current, past or future world champions.