Hearns vs Spinks

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  1. he grant

    he grant Historian/Film Maker

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    Are you asking who was the pound for pound better fighter ? I'd say Hearns ...
     
    he grant, Jun 13, 2009
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  2. 80s champs

    80s champs Active Member Full Member

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    I guess that's the answer I was looking for. I always thought so too. With the greatness of Hearns the Spinks being possibly the best lt heavy,and Hearns not being in his true prime at Lt Heavy,I always wondered that.
     
    80s champs, Jun 14, 2009
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  3. laxpdx

    laxpdx Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Again, Hearns get's KO'd. His chin and suspect stamina wouln't hold up too well against these bigger guys.
     
    laxpdx, Jun 14, 2009
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  4. Titan1

    Titan1 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Basically,Hearns would start boxing Spinks and start off nicely, but around the fifth or sixth round, Spinks would put on the pressure, and with the Spinks Jinx, coldcock Hearns around the seventh or eighth round.
     
    Titan1, Jun 15, 2009
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  5. 80s champs

    80s champs Active Member Full Member

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    Agreed,Hearns was a good lt heavy but not a great one. But I was referring to pound for pound sense.
     
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