Why haven't we seen another Tommy Hearns?

Times have changed.

Today's fighters are spoiled, have commodities, have voluntary distractions (women, internet, parties/social events, etc.).

The fighters from generations ago (1920's through 1980's) had it rough, were poor, trained very hard without distractions and were more dedicated.

 

We have one right now, His name is Joe Pigford.

 

And weighed in on the same day too.

 

Like most posters have said, there's only one Hearns for a reason. He was a standout ATG. A devastating mix of reach, speed, and technique that led to insane power.

A lot of guys might have his reach, some his power, a few might resemble the way he leveraged the right hand. But I doubt anybody puts the entire package together again in my lifetime.

 

Mark Breland worked alot with Steward and I always thought that was the perfect marriage-Tall lanky boxer with Steward who had a knack for training that type.
Breland was actually a smooth boxer but at that time everyone who was tall for their weight wanted to be like Hearns .
Breland sparred with Hearns and looked smooth-true Hearns didnt go too hard on him but you could see Breland's moves .

 

yeah, i think his dad knocked her up and skated, thats why he had a bit of a chip on his shoulder about mexicans, or so i remember reading somewhere.

 

There are different types of speed. Ray had better combination speed and Hearns had better to the point speed. I cannot say Ray was faster than Hearns. Because I don't believe it. Very similar to be honest. They were one of the most well matched greats in history..

 

Exactly. Look at chico when he moved up

 

That’s exactly right. He did eventually meet his dad.

 

people tend to think that a tall fighter can move up anywhere.. I don't remember Breland at 175.. The fighters are always best at their original weights, but moving up proves that their skills can still get them the wins.