How did Iran Barkley manage to beat Thomas Hearns twice?

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  1. salsanchezfan

    salsanchezfan Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Different style of opponent though. Hill didn’t pressure and let him fight pretty much as he pleased. Barkley took advantage of those old legs where Hill was too cautious to do it.
     
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  2. he grant

    he grant Historian/Film Maker

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    I get it but if he was still good enough to decisively decision Hill who was still near the top of his own game then Tommy wasn't shot .. he simply was vulnerable to very strong, tough guys that could survive his early onslaughts and engage him in brawls ...
     
    he grant, Jul 20, 2025 at 12:36 PM
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