Thomas Hearns vs Joey Maxim LHW

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  1. Devon

    Devon Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Who wins this matchup? I think this is a bad style matchup for maxim I think hearns wins on points, what is more important is what do you think?
     
    Devon, Sep 25, 2020
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  2. WAR01

    WAR01 In the 7.2% Full Member

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    Tough, considering Maxims lack of power it’s very possible that Hearns boxes him to a win for a 12 round UD.

    He isn’t going to dent Maxim even a little on the way tho this much I know and if Joey turns up the heat it could end badly...
     
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  3. mark ant

    mark ant Canelo was never athletic Full Member

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    Maxim looked sharper than Hearns at 175, he looked quicker v Robi than Hearns did in his fights at 175, his footwork was better, watch how active his feet were v Robi, in and out like a poor mans Usyk, I think he`d confuse Hearns who displayed more skill and speed with less weight.
     
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  4. JohnThomas1

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    Just how many rounds did you give Maxim before SRR collapsed?
     
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  5. William Walker

    William Walker Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Who has the better jab? that answers the question.
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  6. William Walker

    William Walker Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Who has the better jab? that answers the question.
     
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  7. Saintpat

    Saintpat Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    This is the correct answer. Thomas picks him apart, drops the occasional left hook to the belly off that jab and enough sharp-shooting rights to augment that jab and bank rounds easily over the distance.

    Too much speed. Too much class.
     
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  8. InMemoryofJakeLamotta

    InMemoryofJakeLamotta I have defeated the great Seamus Full Member

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    Hearns can win a decision. He isn't stopping Maxim unless by fluke.
     
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  9. Titan1

    Titan1 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Hearns can win, but I have a feeling Joey will find a way to beat Thomas if it is 15.
     
    Titan1, Jan 3, 2021
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