Thomas Hearns vs Oscar de la Hoya

[creekrat77]

Thomas Hearns vs Oscar de la Hoya at welterweight and why. Both fighters are in their prime fighting in the 147 lb division for 12 rounds no three knockdown rule.

I really can't decide myself who would win. I'd say realistically Oscar would get tired in the later rounds and likely lose to a UD. I would like to think Hearns would knock him out but I feel like Oscar has a very underrated chin. I do see Oscar walking into that right hand a lot so I just can't make up my mind.

[Scott9945]

I can't imagine any scenario where DLH wins. Hearns was a superior fighter.

[Mike Haynes]

I consider Thomas Hearns the best welterweight of all time.

[PulpFriction]

Hearns by brutal ko

[ShoulderRoll]

I'd say realistically Oscar would get tired in the later rounds and likely lose to a UD.

I too think Oscar would get tired. But Hearns would then pounce on him and knock him out.

[TBear]

Hearns would take this.

[Daddy T]

Thomas Hearns vs Oscar de la Hoya at welterweight and why. Both fighters are in their prime fighting in the 147 lb division for 12 rounds no three knockdown rule.

I really can't decide myself who would win. I'd say realistically Oscar would get tired in the later rounds and likely lose to a UD. I would like to think Hearns would knock him out but I feel like Oscar has a very underrated chin. I do see Oscar walking into that right hand a lot so I just can't make up my mind.

Really? It's quite an easy pick actually.
Hearns wins and it wouldn't be close

[Sugarj]

Hearns by a wide 12 round decision in an entertaining, competitive at times fight.

It might look a bit like the early rounds of Hearns vs Ray Leonard 1 at times....though De La Hoya wouldn't be quite as effective as Ray.

[J-champ]

I wonder if Oscar would be able to take Hearns punches the early rounds.

[joseph5620]

Hearns by a wide 12 round decision in an entertaining, competitive at times fight.

It might look a bit like the early rounds of Hearns vs Ray Leonard 1 at times....though De La Hoya wouldn't be quite as effective as Ray.

Delahoya was basically a one handed fighter. I don't see him being anywhere near as effective as Leonard.