Thomas Hearns vs Antonio Tarver in light heavyweight division.

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  1. CroBox29

    CroBox29 Boxing Addict Full Member

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  2. THE BLADE 2

    THE BLADE 2 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Hearns UD or majority decison. If he can beat Hill, he would probably beat Tarver as well
     
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  3. AwardedSteak863

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    I like Tarver. Hearns is the better overall fighter but not at 175 in my opinion. Tarver was a big strong and durable fighter at 175 that was solid defensively.
     
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  4. Fergy

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    Hearns should get a points win, but that unpredictable chin could see him iced.
     
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  5. Reinhardt

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    Tommy Hearns can't handle Tarver's power. Sometime in the middle rounds Tarver nails Tommy and stops him.
     
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  6. NoNeck

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    Tarver would knock him out really badly, but might be slightly ddwn on the cards or about even when the punch lands.
     
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  7. lufcrazy

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    Tarver throws hard shots you don't see coming.

    At some point he catches Hearns and ends him.
     
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  8. THE BLADE 2

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    Bad style match up for Tarver.
     
  9. AwardedSteak863

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    For Tarver? How so? Tommy's best weapon as he moved up in weight was his jab. Tarver was excellent at taking that punch away from conventional fighters. That is why I picked him to beat Hopkins which I was wrong on the outcome but right on the reason. Hopkins only landed 7 jabs against Tarver that night. Of course he more than made up for it in other ways LOL.

    I just don't see a way for Hears in this one. Aside from his excellent defensive, Tarver had a great chin that stood up to everyone he fought in a long amauter and pro career. No one ever knocked him out which does not bode well for Tommy's right hand getting it done.
     
  10. Devon

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    Tarver KO 5 Hearns never beat a southpaw and especially not a big light heavyweight version that is 6'2
     
  11. PernellSweetPea

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    I think Tommy wins a UD in a tough fight, but he is more skilled and had an educated jab.
     
  12. THE BLADE 2

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    tarver would box Hearns. this would be a jabbing contest.Antonio is not the aggressive type of fighter like Barkley or Hagler.I am not saying Tommy stops him, it would be a points win