Mike Spinks vs Tommy Hearns

Discussion in 'Classic Boxing Forum' started by 80s champs, Jan 11, 2008.

  1. PernellSweetPea

    PernellSweetPea Boxing Junkie Full Member

    Joined:
    Feb 26, 2009
    Messages:
    12,137
    Likes Received:
    5,764
    Yet Hearns has the better resume and quality of opposition.
     
  2. PernellSweetPea

    PernellSweetPea Boxing Junkie Full Member

    Joined:
    Feb 26, 2009
    Messages:
    12,137
    Likes Received:
    5,764
    Spinks was 93-7 as a amatuer. Hearns was 155-8.. Spinks at pro was 31-1 Hearns was 61-5-1 Spinks 226 rounds and Hearns 380. Both moved up in weight and Hearns fought Cuevas, Benitez,Leonard, Duran,Hagler,Hill. and Spinks fought Qawi,Johnson, Holmes, Cooney.
     
  3. PernellSweetPea

    PernellSweetPea Boxing Junkie Full Member

    Joined:
    Feb 26, 2009
    Messages:
    12,137
    Likes Received:
    5,764
    I am not talking head to head, but someone said Spinks better? I don't think so. Hearns was knocked out 3 times and Spinks once, but there is no proof Spinks was better. Chin? Not jab. He was awkward and found ways to win. I respect Spinks. The Holmes win was great, but Larry was older. That is Spinks best win.
     
  4. SignTheContract

    SignTheContract New Member Full Member

    Joined:
    Jan 23, 2009
    Messages:
    80
    Likes Received:
    19
    Hearns has power but I don’t think he can carry it to that weight against a natural LH that beat a still very good Holmes