Tough Words Set Stage For Showtime Twinbill Oct 11, 2008
" The two-city card is the latest in a recently concerted effort by Showtime to up the quality of its main-event 'Championship Boxing' franchise, which is complemented by the prospect-driven 'ShoBox: The Next Generation' on Friday nights. The next ShoBox card is scheduled for October 24 in Montreal, when transplanted local favorite Lucien Bute defends the IBF super middleweight title against once-beaten challenger Librado Andrade. Also on that card is Ronald Hearns - son of Hall of Famer Thomas... (ABC 7 News, DC)
Williams is looking to ace his latest test Sep 25, 2008
Welterweight stars such as Sugar Ray Leonard and Thomas Hearns stepped up to win heavier titles, but boxing up and down across a spectrum of four weight classes is fairly unheard of at the top level. "It takes some doing, but we'll be able to work it out," Peterson said of his top-heavy fighter who can easily put on the pounds. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Legends Weigh In On Cotto-margarito Jul 25, 2008
"They need to provide a defining moment somewhere along the way," said Ray Leonard, who rallied dramatically to stop Thomas Hearns in the 14th round of their WBC/WBA showdown on Sept. 16, 1981. "That's what boxing doesn't have so many of anymore, and that's what this fight will need. "You remember my fight with Tommy because of a moment. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Beijing's Early Grip Jun 22, 2008
-- Thomas Hearns owes the federal government $268,000 in unpaid taxes. That's quite a hit, man. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
U.S. softball team stops in Bloomington Jun 11, 2008
After reading about the shaky financial status of Evander Holyfield and Thomas Hearns in recent days, now I know why professional boxers are always looking for that next big payday well past their prime. The current generation of brash and loud sports announcers would be wise to observe and copy the eloquent style of the late Jim McKay, who never put himself above the event - big or small - he was covering. (Pekin Times, IL)
Diverse weekend in world of sports Jun 9, 2008
Thomas Hearns allegedly owes $268,000 in back taxes. But like all ring retirements, this one must come with a six-month waiting period, to see if he really means it. (USA Today -- Sports)
One Detailed Devil Jun 1, 2008
"I remember during a meal he said that, if he trained, he could beat Thomas Hearns," Bilas said, "and I believed him.". When Dawkins was an NBA rookie with the San Antonio Spurs, he and crusty Spurs veteran Johnnie Moore were shooting around in preseason camp when Moore inexplicably took Dawkins' ball and flung it into the stands. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
The new Motor City hit man May 28, 2008
DETROIT The original Motor City hit man was boxer Thomas Hearns. You may remember him: Kronk Gym, seven times a world champion, all those memorable fights with Sugar Ray Leonard and Marvin Hagler, a local folk hero. (Globe and Mail -- Sports)
ESPN2 returns to show June 13 card May 13, 2008
That conversation led Scranton Mayor Chris Doherty to recount his memories of watching Thomas Hearns and other greats of the 1980s duke it out, often on closed circuit television or live at the historic building formerly known as the Catholic Youth Center. All the while, a large banner hanging behind them gave the backstory for the excitement: Nationally televised boxing is headed back to Scranton. (Scranton Times, PA)
New WBC champ Peter dreams of unified title Mar 10, 2008
In addition to Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Roy Jones Jr., several past greats traveled to Cancun to see Peter's coronation, including Larry Holmes, Gerry Cooney, Thomas Hearns, Roberto Duran and Julio Cesar Chavez. Peter, Nigerian-born and Las Vegas-based, already has the boundless bravado he'll need to become the division's first unified champ since Lennox Lewis retired in 2004. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Trainers for Klitschko-Ibragimov title bout have plenty at stake Feb 23, 2008
Matching wits with Mayweather will be Steward, a Hall of Famer who has guided dozens of world champions, from Thomas Hearns to Evander Holyfield. Along with Klitschko (49-3, 44 KOs), who Steward said may be among the best he's ever coached, he's also working with up-and-comers like unbeaten Irishman Andy Lee and Johnathan Banks, a cruiserweight who will be fighting on the Klitschko-Ibragimov undercard. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
One thing in common for these two trainers Feb 23, 2008
Hall of Famer Emanuel Steward has guided dozens of world champions, from Thomas Hearns to Evander Holyfield ... Matching wits with Mayweather will be Steward, a Hall of Famer who has guided dozens of world champions, from Thomas Hearns to Evander Holyfield. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- More)
Patience pays off for Pavlik Feb 17, 2008
Ronald Hearns, the son of Thomas Hearns, also remained unbeaten. Montiel was inspired in his third title defense, knocking down Castillo with a sneaky left hook midway through the first round before cutting Castillo above his left eye in the second. (Boston Globe)
Crouch gets another chance in AAFL Jan 28, 2008
Lem Barney, a Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee with the Detroit Lions, boxing legend Thomas Hearns and current Cleveland Browns receiver Braylon Edwards announced picks in Michigan. Actor David Keith, a renowned Tennessee fan, did the same in Knoxville. (MSNBC -- Sports)
'01 Heisman Crouch goes third in AAFL draft Jan 27, 2008
Lem Barney, a Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee with the Detroit Lions, boxing legend Thomas Hearns and former current Cleveland Browns receiver Braylon Edwards announced picks in Michigan. Actor David Keith, a renowned Tennessee fan, did the same in Knoxville. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NCAA Football)
The Front Row: Mayweather versus Hatton Dec 7, 2007
Even though Thomas Hearns had the nickname first, Hatton carries the tradition proudly, having grown into the moniker. Meanwhile, Mayweather s nicknames are kind of uninspired. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Hearns' son tallies TKO in Taylor undercard Sep 30, 2007
Hearns (16-0), son of former middleweight champion Thomas Hearns, showed off his speed and punching ability from the opening bell and sent Kamya (16-8) to the canvas twice, first with a straight right and later with a left hook ... Thomas Hearns, a seven-time champion in divisions ranging from welterweight to cruiserweight, last fought in 2006. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- More)
Westhead mulling Sonics offer Sep 17, 2007
Katie Smith looked as if she spent Friday and Saturday sparring with Thomas Hearns' son, or maybe Hearns himself, at Detroit's famed Kronk Gym. She had a black eye, thanks to an inadvertent shot from Diana Taurasi in Thursday's Game 4 at US Airways Center. (AZCentral -- Sports)
In spite of Haney, Tiger's still the best Aug 14, 2007
The science is completely different, but in many ways, two players getting inside the ropes as the final group in a major are the same as Thomas Hearns and Sugar Ray Leonard climbing through the ropes for a championship fight. With Tiger, the challenger stands there being ignored. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Former pro boxer passeson knowledge to others Jun 20, 2007
Jefferson, a former professional boxer who once fought in the undercard of the Marvin Hagler versus Thomas Hearns fight in 1985 is in town teaching and training those who want to learn from him at the Del Norte Boxing club. "You have to give back to the sport that took me to the top 10 in the world when I retired," he said. (Daily Triplicate)
Local Teams Today Jun 3, 2007
1991 -- Thomas Hearns becomes a world champion for the sixth time, capturing the World Boxing Association's light-heavyweight title with a 12-round unanimous decision over Virgil Hill. 1992 -- Chicago's Michael Jordan scores a record 35 points, including a record six 3-pointers, in the first half as the Bulls beat Portland 122-89 in the opening game of the NBA Finals. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Colon hit hard in loss to Tigers May 24, 2007
In the Motor City home of Thomas Hearns, this was Hearns and Marvelous Marvin Hagler on the diamond. Detroit's Tigers out-homered their guests by one, out-hit them by two and prevailed in an old-fashioned slugfest, 8-7, snapping the Angels' six-game winning streak in front of 28,105 fans. (MLB.com -- Anaheim Angels)
Grand Opening of Arturo's Jazz Theatre and Restaurant Attended by Over One Thousand Well-Wishers; Recording Artist Alex Bugnon Rocked the House; Keiko Matsui to Follow May 22, 2007
Individuals spotted in the crowd included, Brenda Lawrence (Mayor of Southfield), television's Judge Greg Mathis, Thomas Hearns (former boxing great), Dave Bing (former Detroit Piston Guard), Keith Washington (r&b singer), Jewel Ware (Chair, Wayne County Commission), Greg Reed (entertainment lawyer) Danny Bakewell (executive publisher of the Los Angeles Sentinel) and Bob "Butterbean" Love (former Chicago Bull player). Arturo's, located at 25333 W. 12 Mile Rd. just west of Telegraph Rd. (in the... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Taylor manages a split May 20, 2007
Also on the undercard, middle weight Ronald Hearns, son of Thomas Hearns, improved to 14-0 with an unanimous win over Dennis Sharpe (17-5). Copyright 2007 Globe Newspaper Company. (Boston Globe)
Pavlik dispatches Miranda in 7th May 20, 2007
Middleweight Ronald Hearns, son of famed fighter Thomas Hearns, improved to 14-0 with an action-packed win over Dennis Sharpe (17-5). Hearns won the eight-round fight in a unanimous decision. (International Herald Tribune)
HBO documentary enhances fight May 6, 2007
Steward said the series created more interest for any fight since perhaps Sugar Ray Leonard's victory in 1981 over Thomas Hearns, whom Steward trained. advertisement. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Unprecedented payoff for De La Hoya-Mayweather May 3, 2007
Emanuel Steward has witnessed some of the most hyped, viewed and lucrative bouts in boxing history as the trainer of legendary boxers Thomas Hearns and Lennox Lewis. But even Steward is amazed at the buildup for Oscar De La Hoya's super-welterweight title defense against Floyd Mayweather Jr. on Saturday night in Las Vegas. (The Miami Herald)
Pacquiao cannot escape politics Apr 9, 2007
1 A 14th-round TKO of Thomas Hearns in 1981. A classic that saw Leonard turn from boxer to power puncher. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Tigers notes: WrestleMania steals show Apr 3, 2007
The closest the Tigers came to a battle might've been when Casey changed spots for a better angle and realized he was sitting in boxing legend Thomas Hearns' seat. "I'm like, 'Whoosh! See you later! I'm in your seat. Don't punch me,'" Casey laughed. (MLB.com -- Detroit Tigers)
'Contender' gives Forbes new lease on life Mar 15, 2007
" He'll need one against Hopkins in a bout that's part of the pay-per-view undercard of the WBC super featherweight title fight between Marco Antonio Barrera and Juan Manuel Marquez. Hopkins, 26, is one of the sport's fastest-rising young fighters and is being groomed for stardom by his uncle. Although he isn't a devastating puncher, he has begun to show more power as he has matured and has four knockouts in his last six fights after getting just five in his previous 20. But Forbes, trained by... (Las Vegas Review-Journal -- Sports)
