Tommy Hearns was sadly underrated...

[JAB5239]

I was asked about my background a while back so I state it to show that my opinion is based on actual boxing experiences. If you don't like or agree with my opinion just move on! Its a handfull a people here who try to dominate the forum and its the reason why others don't try to participate. So maybe its a few here who need to relax and maybe learn something from some who made a living in the sport for a long time. Its seems their also intimidated, then try to start a confrontation on the net, thats were my face to face comment comes from. My attitude is one of confidence when speaking about boxing and all the components that are important in it. You (jab5293) seem to confuse my character with someone who talks alot of smack, like you! Ray

No, you actually seem very insecure frequently touting your so called participation in boxing. Funny nothing about you pops up on the net considering your lengthy career and travels. I wonder why that is? And for someone so new to this forum what would you know about who frequents this section, participates and why? You've deduced this in a mere 2 months? Me thinks you're a former poster who I've banned from here under several other alts but is just dying to come back.

I digress though. In your (ahem) so called "expert opinion" would you care to critique Hearns body punching ability in the 2 videos I have provided and explain to the rest of us exactly how you came to the conclusion Hearns "was not a very good body puncher"? Personally I think your full of crap and will have nothing to offer except more prima-donna posturing of how wise you think you are. Feel free to prove me wrong and dazzle us with you wisdom though.

[New England]

No, you actually seem very insecure frequently touting your so called participation in boxing. Funny nothing about you pops up on the net considering your lengthy career and travels. I wonder why that is? And for someone so new to this forum what would you know about who frequents this section, participates and why? You've deduced this in a mere 2 months? Me thinks you're a former poster who I've banned from here under several other alts but is just dying to come back.

I digress though. In your (ahem) so called "expert opinion" would you care to critique Hearns body punching ability in the 2 videos I have provided and explain to the rest of us exactly how you came to the conclusion Hearns "was not a very good body puncher"? Personally I think your full of crap and will have nothing to offer except more prima-donna posturing of how wise you think you are. Feel free to prove me wrong and dazzle us with you wisdom though.

lol i thought we were staying away from such petty squabbling in the history section?


personally there's few things i like to see on the internet more than somebody getting put into his place

put him on full blast. sounds like a clown to me.

[JAB5239]

lol i thought we were staying away from such petty squabbling in the history section?


personally there's few things i like to see on the internet more than somebody getting put into his place

put him on full blast. sounds like a clown to me.

We have plenty of disagreements between all of us but maintain a mutual respect for one another's knowledge for the most part. I simply don't abide people coming in here and talking down to myself or others who proven their knowledge and ability to debate by claiming to be some kind of expert above the rest of us. I have yet to ever hear or read of anyone claiming Hearns "wasn't a very good body puncher". If Mr. Corso is the expert he claims why have we not heard other experts echo his sentiments? Its simply a ridiculous notion, that's why. Fact is Tommy's game wasn't the body attack more times than not. But when he did go after it he was very good at it.

As far as me squabbling .....do as I say, not as I do!

[benjispikkie]

I do think he was underrated. Of course he is much respected in the boxing world, but I think people who aren't as familiar with boxing, will always put Leonard or Hagler above him. That's just not right and fair, but it is the reality. The real boxing fans will always remeber him as a GREAT boxer, but he should be appreciated more by the common people. We don't live in a fair world, but in my book, he's one of the greatest champions that ever lived. Neh, that's all I got to say about this .

[Mintcar923]

A ref like Richard Steele might have jumped in awarding Leonard a TKO win in rounds 5 and 12 of the rematch. Even Hearn's fans have to admit that he did look on the brink.

Even after Leonard was dropped with that sickening combination the fight didn't look close to being stopped (granted that many wouldn't even try to rise after those rights). But Leonard wasn't staggering around when the fight resumed.

Oh and see what I've marked in bold. You judged Leonard on Norris and Camacho.

"You can't really judge a fighter on one or two.." You judge a fighter on their entire career was what I meant. I did acknowlege SRL as a great fighter in his prime.

[Scott9945]

I was asked about my background a while back so I state it to show that my opinion is based on actual boxing experiences. If you don't like or agree with my opinion just move on! Its a handfull a people here who try to dominate the forum and its the reason why others don't try to participate. So maybe its a few here who need to relax and maybe learn something from some who made a living in the sport for a long time. Its seems their also intimidated, then try to start a confrontation on the net, thats were my face to face comment comes from. My attitude is one of confidence when speaking about boxing and all the components that are important in it. You (jab5293) seem to confuse my character with someone who talks alot of smack, like you! Ray

I learn plenty here, and so far nothing from you. Quit blowing hot air all the time. You're not nearly as important as you think you are. That must suck. Nobody is intimidated by you so STFU already.

[joseph5620]

I learn plenty here, and so far nothing from you. Quit blowing hot air all the time. You're not nearly as important as you think you are. That must suck. Nobody is intimidated by you so STFU already.

this is too funny.....

[joseph5620]

Hearns was a vicious body puncher. It wasn't his forte, but he was excellent at it when he wanted to be.

I agree and honestly I've never heard anybody say Hearns didn't punch to the body well. This is a rarely talked about fight for Hearns that was the next fight after Cuevas (Luis primara). Hearns again displayed how deadly he could be with body punches.

[JAB5239]

I agree and honestly I've never heard anybody say Hearns didn't punch to the body well. This is a rarely talked about fight for Hearns that was the next fight after Cuevas (Luis primara). Hearns again displayed how deadly he could be with body punches.

Very nice. Im oblivious as to how anyone supposedly associated with the sport could reach such an ignorant conclusion.

[GJC]

Some interesting theories in here. I'd agree with the fact that Hearns punch resistance was down to his legs and he wasn't much good inside. I have the old opinion that you need your legs to absorb a punch but I'm probably in the minority. As for fighting inside he wasn't great but to me so many fighters over the last 30 years neglect inside work. Hearns main problem to me was he bought into the mystical right hand too much he was such a good boxer he didnt need to. As for him lacking skills or not being able to work the body, don't agree with that. Great fighter though, I rate him very highly and I've seen a fair few.