Those video of a young Hearns is different than this video of Hearns fighting in Manchester, England against former champion Nate Miller. Hearns really looked slow here. He was 40 years old, but he looked 50. [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wcqprj-1guk[/ame]
i think Hearns was the most physically gifted welterweight of all time. sure sugar had freakish reflexes and speed- but Hearns was a freak of nature also, his long arms and balance for a lanky guy, and that amazing right hand- as well as quick torque for hooks. just an amazing puncher, combined with great boxing ability. freak.
great video btw= does anyone have links to the other two videos he mentions at the end- of bruley and marciano? i think an analysis of pac and floyd would be tremendous
Charley Burley [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=81non05aKX4&feature=player_embedded[/ame] Ezzard Charles [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4E2BEE8Ce70&feature=channel[/ame] I couldnt find the one for Marciano, but would be keen to see it.