Can we please stop talking as if the De La Hoya Vs. Mayweather fight was close, because it clearly was not. In regards to Hearns, no doubt a great offensive fighter. Tommy brought the heat from round 1 and even great fighters could not survive his onslaught. Would Tommy slaughter most on this list, yes, but who on this list could take advantage of Tommy's mistakes? There were flaws in his game that could be exploited. Who could do that?
De La Hoya has a excellent jab, left hook, good hand speed, but lacked mental and physical stamina. Hearns wins, TKO
Trinidad is interesting because of his combination punching and power in both hands, but his lateral and head movement was not good. Could he survive Hearns Jab and follow-up right hand is questionable? Maybe, but Tito would definitely have to get to establish himself early. You would have to favor Tommy in this one. Hearns knockout mid rounds.
Mosley - Some people on here have given Shane a chance, but I do not see any. Shane history of eating jabs is not a good precursor. Mosley vs Forrest killed Shane's chances in my mind. Hearns knockout early.
Forrest was special and very underrated. Vernon definitely had the skill set and right hand to put Tommy on his a$$. And to me 147 was Vernon's best weight. I would pay to see this match up. Also, Vernon does not have to get on the inside to hurt Tommy. Unfortunately for Vernon, that goes both ways. If I had to bet, I would take Hearns by decision.
Cotto - No chance
Mayorga - Was he a WW. I assume this fight would take place at 154 lbs. Good chin, very awkward, gets knocked out exposing his chin trying to be macho.
Margarito - excellent inside pressure fighter with a good chin. The question is can Margarito walk through enough jabs and rights hands to get inside. I cannot see it, but it is possible. This one favors a Hearns decision.
Mayweather - I think it is a joke when people post Floyd would lose 10 out of 10 to Tommy. Floyd's game is to adjust and take away a opponents strengths. I definitely see this fight going to decision. I also know Tommy better get out to a big lead or knock Floyd out early. I never under estimate skill. And skill-wise, Floyd is superior. Hearns would be the betting favorite, so I would take the underdog in this one. Floyd by decision.
Pacquiao - Manny has good in and out movement, but I fear his lack of defense against the ropes would be his undoing. Plus, Tommy fought big(6'1"). He did not make himself small. Tommy Hearns is not a good match up for most WW, but the height difference in this fight is too much.
Williams - I do not think people have talked about this match up much, but I think it could be interesting. Obviously, Hearns is more technically gifted boxer but Williams always comes forward with a lot of punches. This would be a different fight Tommy in that he is fighting someone that can match his length. The safe money would be on a Hearns knockout. I will take that bet.
I own a Thomas Hearns collection like many of you I am sure, but no one was unbeatable. I think some on this list could compete with Tommy, but it would have been tough. He was a elite fighter.
De La Hoya has a excellent jab, left hook, good hand speed, but lacked mental and physical stamina. Hearns wins, TKO
Trinidad is interesting because of his combination punching and power in both hands, but his lateral and head movement was not good. Could he survive Hearns Jab and follow-up right hand is questionable? Maybe, but Tito would definitely have to get to establish himself early. You would have to favor Tommy in this one. Hearns knockout mid rounds.
Mosley - Some people on here have given Shane a chance, but I do not see any. Shane history of eating jabs is not a good precursor. Mosley vs Forrest killed Shane's chances in my mind. Hearns knockout early.
Forrest was special and very underrated. Vernon definitely had the skill set and right hand to put Tommy on his a$$. And to me 147 was Vernon's best weight. I would pay to see this match up. Also, Vernon does not have to get on the inside to hurt Tommy. Unfortunately for Vernon, that goes both ways. If I had to bet, I would take Hearns by decision.
Cotto - No chance
Mayorga - Was he a WW. I assume this fight would take place at 154 lbs. Good chin, very awkward, gets knocked out exposing his chin trying to be macho.
Margarito - excellent inside pressure fighter with a good chin. The question is can Margarito walk through enough jabs and rights hands to get inside. I cannot see it, but it is possible. This one favors a Hearns decision.
Mayweather - I think it is a joke when people post Floyd would lose 10 out of 10 to Tommy. Floyd's game is to adjust and take away a opponents strengths. I definitely see this fight going to decision. I also know Tommy better get out to a big lead or knock Floyd out early. I never under estimate skill. And skill-wise, Floyd is superior. Hearns would be the betting favorite, so I would take the underdog in this one. Floyd by decision.
Pacquiao - Manny has good in and out movement, but I fear his lack of defense against the ropes would be his undoing. Plus, Tommy fought big(6'1"). He did not make himself small. Tommy Hearns is not a good match up for most WW, but the height difference in this fight is too much.
Williams - I do not think people have talked about this match up much, but I think it could be interesting. Obviously, Hearns is more technically gifted boxer but Williams always comes forward with a lot of punches. This would be a different fight Tommy in that he is fighting someone that can match his length. The safe money would be on a Hearns knockout. I will take that bet.
I own a Thomas Hearns collection like many of you I am sure, but no one was unbeatable. I think some on this list could compete with Tommy, but it would have been tough. He was a elite fighter.
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