Tommy Hearns vs. the other Leonard

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  1. Melankomas

    Melankomas Prime Jeffries would demolish a grizzly in 2 Full Member

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    How would Benny Leonard do against Hearns? Benny arguably beat the top 2 welters of his era, Jack Britton and Ted ‘Kid’ Lewis. He also packed some power in his own right.

    Would he do better than Duran?
     
    Melankomas, Sep 18, 2025 at 1:11 AM
    Melankomas, Sep 18, 2025 at 1:11 AM
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  2. bolo specialist

    bolo specialist Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I doubt it. The "best" case scenario that I can foresee for him is that he simply gets outboxed from long range.
     
    bolo specialist, Sep 18, 2025 at 5:53 AM
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  3. Mandela2039

    Mandela2039 Philippians 2:10-11 Full Member

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    If this were to happen in Heaven then God would make ANOTHER promise with ANOTHER rainbow to never abuse a lightweight like that ever again
     
    Mandela2039, Sep 18, 2025 at 8:38 AM
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  4. Ioakeim Tzortzakis

    Ioakeim Tzortzakis Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Love Benny, I think he's the 6th greatest fighter ever and the real GOAT Lightweight.

    Hearns demolishes him. You do not survive a power punching demon with incredible hand speed that has 8 inches of height and 9 inches of reach on you. Especially if you're coming up to fight him.
     
    Ioakeim Tzortzakis, Sep 18, 2025 at 8:46 AM
    Ioakeim Tzortzakis, Sep 18, 2025 at 8:46 AM
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