Am I the only one who thinks that Tito would've stopped Prime Hearns at 147

[Sheldon312]

That means Hearns wins with ease.

Tommy did everything better than Tito...against FAR BETTER fighters.

I wouldn't say far better fighters. Tito has a pretty nice resume. Maybe not on par with Hearns but let's not forget Hearns lost to prime Sugar Ray and Hagler. He did beat Wilfred and Duran but that was due to being a much bigger guy. If Wilfred was a natural welter or middleweight he would school hearns.

[Sheldon312]

Nah, The Hitman would've torched Tito. It would be explosive for however long it lasted tho.

I don't know. I always thought that Hearns was better at 154.

[Kigali]

I wouldn't say far better fighters. Tito has a pretty nice resume. Maybe not on par with Hearns but let's not forget Hearns lost to prime Sugar Ray and Hagler. He did beat Wilfred and Duran but that was due to being a much bigger guy. If Wilfred was a natural welter or middleweight he would school hearns.

Let's also remember Sugar Ray and Hagler would put Tito in an assisted living facility

Tito beats Duran regardless...Wifred too.

Duran moved up as high as 160.....that kills your argument right there.

Tito at 147 didn't go NEAR another Champion for SEVEN years.

He didn't go near Ike Quartey...no way he'd fight Tommy.

Tito stayed in his place at WW...he kept his head down and mouth shut for nearly a DECADE!

[THC]

Trinidad had problems with fighters with good footwork; and also Tommy's speed, reach, and jab with that right hand bomb coming behind it would've made a long night for Tito.

[Redd Foxx]

No. Would have been a great fight that I think would have ended brutally for Trinidad. One of meany reasons being, the straight right is quicker than the left hook.

[boliodogs]

Hearns is more likely to take what Tito threw.

NO WAY does Tito's wobbling ass take ANYTHING from Hearns.

Anybody that can KO Roberto Duran would kill Tito's frail ass.

Trinidad wasn't frail. In a career of fighting big punchers including Roy Jones Trinidad was only stopped once by Hopkins when his father gave up the fight with Trinidad still on his feet after getting up from a knock down in the 12th round. He won his first 40 fights with no losses or draws. Hearns was a great fighter but he suffered early round KO losses to Hagler and Barkley with Hearns knocked completely out cold. Hearns and Trinidad were both great and probably better and stronger at 154 than 147. Either man could have KOed the other if they landed their big punches. I would make Hearns the favorite because of his great left jab and lightning bolt straight right but Trinidad would have a good chance to beat any 147 or 154 pound boxer.

[Sheldon312]

Trinidad wasn't frail. In a career of fighting big punchers including Roy Jones Trinidad was only stopped once by Hopkins when his father gave up the fight with Trinidad still on his feet after getting up from a knock down in the 12th round. He won his first 40 fights with no losses or draws. Hearns was a great fighter but he suffered early round KO losses to Hagler and Barkley with Hearns knocked completely out cold. Hearns and Trinidad were both great and probably better and stronger at 154 than 147. Either man could have KOed the other if they landed their big punches. I would make Hearns the favorite because of his great left jab and lightning bolt straight right but Trinidad would have a good chance to beat any 147 or 154 pound boxer.

Same thing i'm thinking. Hearns was a great fighter but he wasn't invincible like people make him out to be.

[HandsofIron]

Tito and Hearns were both dogs. Hearns was clearly the better boxer but Tito was a perfect slugger who would get you out of there if he sensed danger. I have seen this debate posted on numerous sites, and it is pretty clear that Hearns would be the favorite. But after watching a lot of their fights, I have came to the conclusion that Tito is all wrong for Hearns. Tito had great stamina and he hit just as hard if not harder. Hearns had perfect offense but his defense was pretty shaky and I think that would be his downfall against a guy like Tito. This fight would be an all out war( probably a bigger war than Hearns vs Hagler) I just don't think Hearns would be able to handle Tito's constant pressure. Who do you guys think?

That's my ATG, dream match-up at 154, that fight would be savage af. Tough one to call, they're both similar in a lot of ways, explosive power with fragile chins a.k.a. the glass cannon fighter. Tommy was the better boxer while Felix had the better recuperative abilities. I'd say whoever landed the first good, hard shot wins that one.

[NearHypnos]

History has shown that the more skilled higher doesn't always win. Look Cassamayor vs Castillo.

You're really over looking Jose Luis Castillo who had incredible skills. It's arguable that El Cepillo was the more skilled but that's it. At the end of the day JLC won a very good and close fight so it's moot. Coming forward doesnt make a fighter any less skilled when it comes to dudes like JLC or even more so JCC.


Anyway... Hearns stop Tito imo. He's a better Tito, really.

Like If Trinidad was a pokemon hed evolve into Hearns.


Lets be real...Tito didnt REALLY beat Oscar. Oscar looked a class above. Oscar vs Tommy is a better matchup imo.

[TheUptownKid]

I would've loved the fight but I think tommy outclasses Tito. The hitman didn't really like bodywork and was touchable so I think Tito would have a shot