Did Tommy Hearns use weights?

Discussion in 'Classic Boxing Forum' started by MrPook, Apr 29, 2009.


  1. MrPook

    MrPook Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Emanual Stewart said punchers can be made.

    Tommy Hearns was not a big punchers in the amateurs. He was a fearsome punchers as a pro.

    Did Tommy Hearns use weights?
     
  2. GPater11093

    GPater11093 Barry Full Member

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    No Manny started teaching him better punching technique and taught him to set on his feet in the Pros

    also to go up weight he jsut chnged the times he ate and honestly it works
     
  3. CottoDaBodykill

    CottoDaBodykill Boxing Addict Full Member

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    you have to wonder if that swarming style pryor got him with in the ams would have worked with hearns throwing much harder shots as a pro ...
     
  4. MAG1965

    MAG1965 Loyal Member banned

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    I think Hearns would have beaten Pryor in the professional rank. Hearns turned out to be a much greater professional.
     
  5. Farmboxer

    Farmboxer VIP Member Full Member

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    Hearns had great leverage.