Sugar Ray Leonard-Thomas Hearns II

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  1. MRBILL

    MRBILL Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Prior to the decision, I knew Hearns had the slight edge; but the draw is what I felt would happen and it was rendered.... Leonard had BIG rds in the 5th and 12th.... I agree with several folks, there.... In 1989, the 12 rd. limit BACK-FIRED on Leonard..... I think SRL would've stopped Hearns again, had the bout been a 15 rounder.... Hearns was finished after 12, While Leonard was coming on...
     
    MRBILL, Oct 10, 2008
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  2. soxfan57

    soxfan57 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Yea, Leonard was close to KO'ing him in the 12th. Imagine if he pulled the miracle again? Wow.
     
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  3. cpnasty

    cpnasty Fight Fan 83 Full Member

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    Tommy won
     
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  4. soxfan57

    soxfan57 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Absolutely. But when it's all said and done, they were only 10-9 rounds.
     
    soxfan57, Oct 23, 2008
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  5. kingofcali

    kingofcali Member Full Member

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    Hearns won by 2 or 3 points.

    I have an interview with Leonard (pre Norris) where he states; "Tommy and I are 1-1"

    Case closed and I'm a huge Sugar Ray fan.
     
    kingofcali, Oct 23, 2008
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  6. EL-MATADOR

    EL-MATADOR Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    no question hearns won that one clearly
     
    EL-MATADOR, Oct 23, 2008
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  7. PanchoVilla

    PanchoVilla Guest

    115-113 Tommy Hearns
     
    PanchoVilla, Oct 23, 2008
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  8. SteveO

    SteveO MSW Full Member

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    If I recall my scorecard, I had Hearns winning the fight, but not winning all of the rounds.

    The knockdowns edged him. Close fight.
     
    SteveO, Oct 23, 2008
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  9. The Phenom

    The Phenom Pretty Handsome Full Member

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    I thought their first fight was wildly overrated.I believe Hearns-Leonard 2 had more consistent action plus you had the sensation of Leonard twice being floored.Overall Hearns-Leonard 2 is better than the original in my opinion.
     
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  10. soxfan57

    soxfan57 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I agree. However, the ending to Leonard-Hearns I is one of the greatest endings of all time IMO.
     
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