Hearns vs McCallum at 154

Mike was a bit overrated. He lost to the good guys he fought later, and before that he beat a burned out Curry. Hearns prior to Hagler was too fast. I see him beating Mike easily by decision..

 

I did too. Tommy was faster and was hitting him with the jab.

 

Hearns was faster than Leonard and especially Barkely. It didn't matter. Mike McCallum is underrated, not overrated. Yes, he was schooled at 160 by Kalambay, but Kalambay was very resilent and McCallum peaked at 154 lbs. in the 84-86 time frame.

Hearns lack of resilence is exposed once again.

 

of course it matters. Hearns beat Benitez, Cuevas, Hill, Duran and wont 5 titles in 5 divisions. The top guys Mike beat were guys moving up in weight or inexperienced. Resilient is a matter of who he is fighting. Hearns went for Hagler and broke his hand, but his career is greater than Mike McCallums. much greater. No Mike is now overrated a bit.

 

Exactly

 

Hearns resume is better than Mike's resume. Prior to Hagler he was fast and sharp. Post Hagler he was still good, but he became more of a brawler because he was easier to hit. His Punches were not as sharp after Hagler and he struggled at times to knock guys out. Which Hearns are we talking about.

 

Hearns was a master boxer. Mc Callum was a very good boxer. That is the difference in my opinion.

 

Hearns all day and easy.
Milton MCcroy wasn't close to Hearns and he gave McCallum a lot of problems.
McCallum got shook by Curry and Hearns hit harder then Curry.
Want to know why McCallum didn't fight any of the legends!Because he also priced himself out of the fight he was a pain to work with. Always wanting something extra never understanding that he wasn't a top draw.
McCallum also got shook but Jiminez on an ESPN card before he won the title.
McCallum vastly talented? Yes had great skills and belongs in the HOF. And he could have held his own against anyone.
But ducked? Outside of Duran the others didn't duck him.

 

God I remember when HBO put MCcallum in against Mannion who was LEAGUES below MCcallum in class. I thought Mike will showcase his considerable skills stop Mannion and the public will want to see more. What did he do? He put everyone to sleep. And that folks was the moment Mike basically took himself out of the running to fight any of the fab 4.

 

Want to know who was really shook up way worse throughout his career? Hearns

 

McCallum was a much more overall skilled boxer. Make no mistake about that.

Hearns had almost freakish reach and height at 154, and ATG speed and power. Those would be his advantages over McCallum, not skill.

 

Over 15 I like Mike here. Had they met for a unification in 86 I believe he would have won.

 

Who fought the better competition Hearns or McCallum?
Hearns and its not even close.

 

Tommy was fast, not Ray Leonard, Howard Davis type fast.

 

he was fast. I think he could compete with that speed of those guys. Not inside speed, but landing speed.