tommy hearns – watch for the hook

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Sep 24, 2008
4:03 pm

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oxing fans will never forget the historic battles that took place in the ’80s. Boxers like Sugar Ray Leonard, Marvin Hagler and Roberto Duran left fans on the edges of their seats and helped to usher in the Pay-Per-View sports era. Tommy “The Hitman” Hearns was a key figure in the boxing arena. Hearns came equipped with a vicious right-hand hook that earned him 61 victories and 23 championship fights throughout his illustrious career. While the seven-time world champion is now the owner of Hearn’s Entertainment, he often finds himself reminiscing about that unforgettable era. -amir shaw
How do you feel about the fighters today?There are only a few good fighters who are boxing today. Boxing isn’t the same. It’s not like it was back in the `80s. It has gone through a lot of changes because people saw it as a way to make money. So, some of the fighters aren’t training as hard and people aren’t supporting [it] as much as they used to.

Why do you think fans stopped supporting the sport?There aren’t many rivalries today in boxing. When we were out there, people wanted to see who we would fight next. And rivalries are great for boxing because it gives fans an idea of what they should expect. They want to see two of the best fighters go at each other. If there were more rivalries today, boxing would be much better.
You have a son who’s making a name for himself in boxing. What can boxing fans expect from him?Well, his name is Ronald “The Motor City Cobra” Hearns, and he’s going to do a lot of damage. Right now he has a 16-0 record and he’s training for an upcoming fight. I think he’ll be better than me because of his size. His size will be a problem for other fighters.
What advice would you give to a young boxer who’s thinking of becoming a professional?Boxing isn’t a joke; you don’t play boxing. It’s not like any other sport. You’re not out there to have fun. It’s too serious to play around with. If you’re going to be a professional boxer, you have to make sure that this is something that you really want to do. You have to make sure that you prepare yourself mentally and physically for every fight.