This era in boxing will never be repeated because the best fought the best

@eliking3333

3 жыл бұрын

Now they run from fights!😂

@glennricharson748

Жыл бұрын

@Jose De Guzman u

@m.a6416

Ай бұрын

It was inevitable for boxing to change. Young fighters saw a generation of great boxers grow old, broke, damaged health with nothing but legacy and titles to their name. The sport evolved negatively for the viewer but we still get occasional up and comers putting everything on the line.

It took me at least 6 months after the fight to believe that it really happened!!!! I saw many of Thomas Hearns' fights live here in Detroit and NO WAY does he not KO Ray Leonard within 3 rounds. But SUGAR put it on him. However, Thomas Hearns is still my favorite behind ALI. AND SUGAR RAY was absolutely incredible!!! Three cheers to both men.

@sha9infinite450

Жыл бұрын

I felt the same. No disrespect to Ray Leonard, I just thought Hearns would win. I was a 9th grader, didn’t know that Ray and his corner were superior at the time. My big cousin teased me after the fight the next day because he went to the closed circuit viewing of the fight lol. I was shocked and felt bad for Hearns.

@michaelbrown7561

Жыл бұрын

Great comment

@jerryoshea3116

Жыл бұрын

Of course the 'Motor city Hit man' is ur man👍..One of the greats..And I hope all is well in Detroit!

@jeremysipes44

7 ай бұрын

When Leonard first hurt Hearns were u shocked or in disbelief?I was 9 but have watched this 1 million times.

The best, highest skilled, most strategic, display of heart and bravery I've ever seen. This is the standard. I measure all other fights and fighters against this one and these fighters.

@jeremysipes44

7 ай бұрын

So no Hearns fans here were concerned that Leonard would drag Hearns into deep water and drown him?Iwas only 9 but Leonard had been 15 twice, Hearns never.

@BrianWarren-hl6pv

Ай бұрын

As a Tommy fan it never crossed my mind it would Go that far I was honestly thinking a knock out before the 15th round.

From the first round you know its a masterpiece

3 of the greatest of all times. Ray, Howard and the hit man. This era man…

@jameshurtado5389

10 ай бұрын

4 if u include Howard’s toupee

I was a senior in high school when they fought and 40 years later and this is still one of the greatest fights ever. Blessings to both of these great fighters.🥊🥊🥊🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

@63002

Жыл бұрын

What are those hands there not right4 some reason

I was a big ray Leonard fan back in the day but I meet Tommy Hearns a few years back in Las Vegas at planet Hollywood, The nicest humblest man ever , a true champion!!!

@tgh223

2 жыл бұрын

he fought leonard ran

@Blackman19498

2 жыл бұрын

@@tgh223 , the first fight ray did win , but the second one I believe tommy won 🏆!

@gregbailey1962

Жыл бұрын

A party

@vincentgarraway3416

Жыл бұрын

Jp

@terrencedeagle4429

Жыл бұрын

I also met Hearns at Hobby Airport in Houston. Very nice and down to earth fellow.

Man this was the Golden Age and the time to be alive.Music was good, And Competitive sports da 80s was the best!!!

@skyro5314

3 жыл бұрын

Just what I was thinking, I would love to be alive in 1981

@lennytajalle1437

3 жыл бұрын

Indeed it was!

@robertjohnson4161

3 жыл бұрын

@@lennytajalle1437 Sharon text me your address please

@cade9173

2 жыл бұрын

@@robertjohnson4161 wtf

That fight was epic. A classic. Glory days of boxing. The sweet science. 🥊🥊🥊🥊

These were 2 young warriors that simply weren't going to lose. Hearns at 6'-1 1/2" and weighing only 145 lbs. I had forgotten how these guys could punch each other and still remain on their feet. Sugar Ray earlier had underestimated Duran and Hearns coming in knowing he could knock anyone out made this match the most anticipated for me. If this fight was happening today, Crawford vs Spence would be on the undercard.

I've been catching up on all these old Welterweight and Middleweight fights from the 80's. You know, Duran, Leonard, Hearns and my favorite, MMH. I swear these guys fought the best fights.

@jamessholtz6016

3 жыл бұрын

Yes they did.

@platano3000x

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah they did...but are you a floyd Mayweather fan??because i never understand how a Mayweather fan can say floyd is the greatest but they said this fighters right here gave u the best fights ...i will never never never put floyd on my top greatest of all time when we have videos and proves that this guys were real warriors.....if u tell me what highlights u prefer to watch this weekend and u need to pick between Leonard highlights or floyd Mayweather highlights u know damn sure i will never pick floyd highlights over Leonard's lol

@decarushorne9629

3 жыл бұрын

that left hook at the body made hearns start to fear leonard

@bobbywise2313

3 жыл бұрын

If I may I would like to add Arguello and Pryor to the list.

@patricksmith3432

3 жыл бұрын

I agree my favourite boxer marvin hagler Especially when he fought mugabe the beast from Tampa bay Florida what a fight no quater given toe to toe in the middle of the ring all time classic fight

THANK YOU SOOOO MUCH!!!I've been waiting for years for this version with Howard Cosell

@dennyeleusyloggiovinez9678

3 жыл бұрын

Ray fue muy superior antes Thomas ,Thomas en el ring cuando le pegaban era un hombre como un vidrio frágil...En su Época Ray fue el mejor aunque perdió Mano e piedra y fuen una gran pelea de Durán, el segunda pop elea fue un co arde ...Abandono y Leonard le demostró que era mucho mejor.En picado Palabra Ray fue grande.les ganó a 3 excelentes boxadores.Duran ,Thomas y la maravilla Marvin

@76WestSports

3 жыл бұрын

Same here.

@christiancharles2866

3 жыл бұрын

RIGHT THERE!- Cosell

@reyybarra390

Жыл бұрын

Howard was hands down the best calling the legendary fights! He brought an incredible amount of excitement and drama that no other announcer could do. Just listen to his call of this fight against Don Dunphy's version or Barry Tomkins call. I really miss this Era of boxing and ABC Wide World of Sports!!!😢....

This fight gives me such a great memory I remember my dad ordered it via OnTV we had about 20 plus people over the house and only me, one of my older sisters, my mom and a older male cousin was rooting for Sugar Ray Leonard, great fond memories!!❤️

Awesome!!Hearing Howard Cosell and seeing all those celebrities in the crowd..this showdown was one of the most anticipated fights in all of boxing!We don't have this anymore..but there was a time when it was magic

I've seen several interviews with Hearns. Each one, he was very humble and just came across as a very down to earth guy. Much respect to him.

@christiancharles2866

3 жыл бұрын

@Broadway Joe No doubt and the only fighter that can say he knocked out Duran when he was great. Hearns will always be a legend.

@breauxcewayne1971

3 жыл бұрын

The KO of Duran is the greatest punch ever. The sound it makes is absolutely insane. Especially when you think of the when that fight took place. There was no hi-def video or Dolby digital audio technology to capture a lot of the sound that’s in the ring. So for it to sound that loud means with today’s technology I have no idea what it would sound like and don’t want to know because it would probably haunt me lol Duran was beyond tough and to drop him like that tells you exactly why his nickname was the Hitman. Also shows how tough Leonard was. Add Hagler who the toughest of them all and it is by far the greatest era in middle weight history. Only a boxing historian could answer truly answer this but I can’t think of any division that had 4 stars of that caliber all at once.

@nicholasdaniels6009

3 жыл бұрын

Go Tommy

@tallpaul1563

3 жыл бұрын

@@breauxcewayne1971 .....The punch Hearns stoned Duran with was definitely the best punch I've seen landed in a fight between 2 Hall of Famers. Looked like Duran walked into a downed power line, or got hit by an axe handle.

@melchizedekkingofpeace1825

3 жыл бұрын

@@breauxcewayne1971 One of the hardest loudest punches I've ever seen or heard.

Mad respect, Hitman

The real winner of this one was the fans. What a fight these 2 all time greats gave us. This is one of the greatest welterweight fights ever.

@rodneyspivey6204

Жыл бұрын

Couldn't have agreed any better, 2 great Champions 👍

@stephenwalters8006

Жыл бұрын

Nonsense go back to the original Ray Robinson

@bobbywise2313

Жыл бұрын

@@stephenwalters8006 Walker Smith Jr is the greatest boxer ever period. But nevertheless this was a great fight.

@JL-bz9hi

Жыл бұрын

Robinson had better fights/competition as a middleweight than as a welter...

@bobbywise2313

Жыл бұрын

@@JL-bz9hi True but he was at his best at 147 according to all who watched him. Which makes since because most fighters are at their peak before they move up in weight. Hearns may actually be an exception to that though.

Whether you loved or hated Cosell.. he definitely was a must watch

🥊Good People Hello What Up On God Every Time I Watch This Fight I Tell Myself What A Great, Outstanding Fight Between These 2 Great Boxing Legends. Much Respect To Sugar Ray Leonard & Thomas ‘Hitman’ Hearns, I love It Yes I’m Still Watching This Classic In 2020🥊

@nubiacairo8835

4 жыл бұрын

Same here.

@felizardocayabyabjr.1589

3 жыл бұрын

@@nubiacairo8835 pnplmi

I saw this with my dad many years ago! Great fighters, great fight, and narrated by Howard Cosell! Doesn’t get any better than this!

Fantastic fight. I have utmost respect for referee Davey Pearl casually stepping in to pull a clinching arm away while those two are whaling away. That is a man who has confidence.

@DavidRodriguez-vi6zi

3 жыл бұрын

A un boxeador que tenía todas las de ganar, lo superó un boxeador, frío, calculador y con una de las mejores esquinas: Dundee. Que grande eres, Sugar Ray

Greatest comeback I’ve ever seen in boxing

@mongoslade277

Жыл бұрын

Try Diego Corrales vs Castillo. The 1st fight

@billbandoh5818

Жыл бұрын

@@mongoslade277 will do

@sherrillraymond7595

10 ай бұрын

​@@mongoslade277I watched that, yeah that was a hell of a comeback

Ray was (is) a gentleman, well spoken and a pretty boy. But nobody ever doubted his raw toughness inside that ring. He faced them all and beat them all. One of the best.

@robertanderson9375

Жыл бұрын

Except when he would wait to fight guys he knew got a step slow. Like he admitted, almost bragged about with Marvin Hagler. He avoided Marvin until he saw that Marvin was no longer at the top of his game. Worse, he said so. He beat Hagler, I've watched the fight many times, but he may not have been so lucky had it been Marvin from 2 years earlier

@craigfinley2507

Жыл бұрын

​@@robertanderson9375 you know Terence Crawford I think he's scared to fight Spence because he said he don't need Spence but yes he does to prove himself the best fighter like the fighters long time ago they always fought the best to see who was the best Church Crawford hasn't fought anybody with a popular name he fought Porter that was a very close fight if Porter didn't get knocked down and his father shouldn't have stopped the fight because Porter was in the lead.

@sherrillraymond7595

Жыл бұрын

@@robertanderson9375 why would he fight Hagler when he wasn't even middle weight at the time And what you saying still not a excuse because when he fought Hagler he hadn't been in the ring for five years so if Hagler had slowed down he was even slower

@jerryoshea3116

Жыл бұрын

​​@@robertanderson9375 That's 'Prizefighting' never lose sight of the $$$$ regardless of all the lofty Pronouncements!!.It could have been his trainer, Management, promotor,?..And Marvin was great,but so was Leonard!.I respect them both&most of today's fighters are no where near the same standard!

@Boxing_Gamer

Жыл бұрын

@@robertanderson9375 Leonard was never really a true middleweight, so had Hagler won then there would still be excuses. They met at the right time for both, Hagler lost because he didn't choose the right strategy and perhaps because he agreed to 12 rounds and bigger gloves. Also he was overconfident, thinking Leonards punches couldn't hurt him. He was right about that, but he didn't count on Leonards punches being able to outpoint him.

Watching SRL is like watching a welterweight version of Ali.

@terrycarthy4433

3 жыл бұрын

@marcus g ; Leonard "not a great boxer" ? Did what he did as a pro' AND won Olympic gold (not to mention Golden Gloves too). Not "great" ? What impresses you....?

@graemechristopher4008

3 жыл бұрын

@marcus g I’m no fan of Sugar Ray Leonard, but to claim that he was not a great boxer is a very stupid comment.

@graemechristopher4008

3 жыл бұрын

Not quite, Ali was the best.

@valerieheard8675

3 жыл бұрын

Best of luck to all

@christiancharles2866

3 жыл бұрын

Sugar Ray was a great fighter no matter if you like him or not. Facts.

I watched this fight live and is one of favourite fights of all time

@faustinoespinosacoronado2295

3 жыл бұрын

Excelente

@NestingSpider

3 жыл бұрын

I did too...as a kiddo of roughly 12 years old...with Pops...at Houston's The Summit...on closed circuit TV. Also saw Ali/Spinks 1&2, Ali/Holmes :(, Leonard Duran 1&2 that way...old school!

@life107familyfitnessboxing8

3 жыл бұрын

@@NestingSpider I also watched Ali/Spinks 1&2, Ali/Holmes :(, Leonard Duran 1&2 that way...old school! same as you live in my late teens onwards. I was age 20 when I watched the Sugar Ray v Hearns 1 fight

I picked Lenard by a KNOCKOUT!!!! Watched it on closed curcuit at Madison square Garden...it was packed!!! Most people picked Hearns, and they gave me CRAZY ODDS .I made 10 grand off this fight!!!

@melchizedekkingofpeace1825

3 жыл бұрын

A lot of money back then.

@jacobbyerson5075

3 жыл бұрын

My second favorite fighter of all times, Sugar Ray Leonard, behind that pretty face he was a killer!!!!! .

@smwrbd

3 жыл бұрын

@@jacobbyerson5075 who was your favorite?

Two masters, switching up styles, both fights between these two... AMAZING

@harryheath9928

2 жыл бұрын

Both were masters of the art of boxing they could switch tactics and they could both slug and box off the he back foot they were like peanutbutter and jelly and made some classic fights

@kyleprather7228

Жыл бұрын

Yes the ability of both of these guys to completely seitch styles DURING a fight is what makes this so good. Its so rare in any era for that to occur. These giys both dod it flawlessly and is a real testament to how great they are

Never seen this one before with Cosell on the call. Good job

Incredible... What a legend Sugar Ray Leonard was. Max respect for Tommy Hearns too. What a fight..!...

ive watched this hundreds of times. Had to make sure I had the one with Howard doing the call. This was a huge friggin' fight...all time great as well.

Grandissimi campioni!Ora non ce ne sono più di quel livello.Grazie,bellissimo video ❤️

What a incredible fight by two fantastic fighters and two real gentlemen

Met Tommy about 30 years ago. He was a nice guy to chat with. He was pure muscle from head to toe---amazing. That's all. The stoppage of the fight was a good call by the ref. Tommy was on his feet, but he wasn't fighting back. He was taking a beating. He was totally defensive and unable to fight back. His best hope was to survive until the end of the round and try one final time to pull it out in the 15th. Ray was wearing him down, and there's no purpose in risking a fighter's life when you can save him from unnecessary punishment.

Appreciated this post. 👏 Tommy was fun to watch. 2 classy guys and Howard. I watched the original broadcast. Good stuff.

@enriquebermudez7852

3 жыл бұрын

Leonard leyenda junto a ali y unos cuantos mas de esa epoca ali leonard ... pele maradona ... los mejores

After watching the f-bombs go back and forth between fighters today what two class acts these guys are and how far we have fallen in sportsmanship. There are still a few good guys out there but most of the other fighters out there have no control over their mouth. Also two of the all-time greats who would destroy today's so-called greats

Best NO.1 match👍 in boxing history

This is my favorite fight of all time. I was in the company of about 15 friends in the Hartford Civic Center. Not only is Sugar Ray Leonard my favorite fighter of all time, but I was the only one of the 15 that believed he was going to win. It was unreal to actually predict how it was going to unfold, but in fact I did...sort of. I believed that the key to the fight was going to be Leonard figuring out a way to get inside/underneath Hearns' reach. And it took him until the 6th round, but Leonard being the smartest boxer was studying Hearns for the first 5 rounds. He didn't give any rounds away. He was just watching and waiting to spring. The fight for all intents and purposes was over at the end of Round 7.

this sugar ray was his apex moment... this leonard is the one guy who may have been able to take prime robinson.... such a great complete fighter.

When two welterweight champions put their belts on the line, weren't afraid to do it, and fought, unlike the two, who are considered the best in that division in 2023 are willing to do now. Leonard, and Hearns, here, were in their early 20s. Spence and Crawford, are in their mid 30s. What a shame.

Géants de la boxe ,de vrais artistes ,au fair-play grandiose ,merci de nous avoir donné tout ce grand plaisir pugilistique!

Thanks for this post! Grateful for KZread!

Priceless!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Ray&Thomas what a great fight like Ali & Frasier another Fight of The Century.Ray had more stamina,clever boxer.

Great Era of Boxing these guys didn't duck each other and fought each in their prime, unlike today 😉

Certainly one of if not best fights ever.

Nobody called the fights better than Howard Cosell and he did them alone 😉

@ltyler01

3 жыл бұрын

BS. Cosell often showed far too much bias in his commentary’s.

@lonvait863

3 жыл бұрын

@@ltyler01 He adored Leonard especially.

@ltyler01

3 жыл бұрын

@@lonvait863 And Ali

These were the greatest boxers of the past. They showed the mental strength that poses.

@rafaelgonzalez9190

3 жыл бұрын

Matematjicas

@alvaroanteliz6831

3 жыл бұрын

Ñ 0

Finest moment of my favorite boxer ever

Thanks for the upload coach I had this version on VHS

Boxing is still the greatest but there older fights show what it could be. Lets get back to glory!!

@marcuswilliams6840

3 жыл бұрын

I heard that! Got a ways to go, though.

@mattseebach4218

3 жыл бұрын

@@marcuswilliams6840 Nice to know another boxing fan brother!

I seen this on closed circuit TV on the big screen at the Flint IMA. Great fight .

My brother and I were boxing fans after we joined the local gym. We would buy the latest boxing magazines, KO and/or the Ring. They couldn`t come out fast enough. Thomas Hearns was my favorite fighter at the time and I marveled at his skill sets. I thought Hearns would knock out Leonard. I remember going into my room and the radio allowed me to listen to the fight. I was so happy when Hearns took the early rounds and thought another victory for the Hitman. I was shocked when Leonard stopped Hearns.

It breaks my heart to see Tommy lose this one.

@darylwoodard1054

4 жыл бұрын

J Probst Well, he did a real good job against a great fighter. But he was lucky Ray didn't have him out in the 6th and 7th.

@logikylearguments6852

4 жыл бұрын

I'm a sugar ray fan, but you gotta respect that hearns took that body shot in the 6th, and not only continued to stand, but competently defended himself till the round ended. Total beast.

@sha9infinite450

4 жыл бұрын

I was 15 years old at the time it did the same to me then. This brought that feeling back. Ray prove a lot in this one

@christiancharles5598

3 жыл бұрын

Hearns and Leonard put on a hell of a fight.Classic

@markymarcb4932

3 жыл бұрын

Hearns got his revenge in the rematch, knocked ray down twice, though the judges robbed him. Leonard even publicly admitted losing the rematch.

Leonard's plan was simple. He got Hearns to punch him self out. Leonard was willing to take every punch Hearns can give him and in the end he tried out Hearns and went in the kill! That was so cleaver!

RIGHT THERE!!- Howard cosell

@pamle1

3 жыл бұрын

Cosell always practiced favoritism. A good example is his comment that Leonard won the 3rd rd based on one combination.

Tommy Hearns never fought a boring fight.....Kill or be killed, that dude was a warrior, with axe handles for fists...... Leonard had the heart of a lion. Pretty much was outclassed in this one and still pulled it out late.

@sherrillraymond7595

3 жыл бұрын

Already, I especially like that fight with Cuevas straight flatlined him

@davepop8192

3 жыл бұрын

And that’s why he speaks the way he speaks

I paid $15 to watch this at a closed-circuit venue in Canada. That was a bargain!

@jayzachary9709

3 жыл бұрын

Closed circuit Redford theater Detroit Michigan $20 !!!

@jayzachary9709

3 жыл бұрын

Those same big punches by Hearns in the 3rd and 4th dropped Pipino Cuaves but not SRL That was the difference in the fight Leonard could take a good punch.

@landrewilkinson2919

3 жыл бұрын

@@jayzachary9709 Tommy never hit Sugar with the right. Sugar took Tommy's right hand away from him with one left hook to his body.I lost a thousand dollars on the Hit man.🥊🥊

@Aristotelezz

3 жыл бұрын

I paid nothing! Only had to wait 30 years until KZread came into existence...

52:20 Howard Cosell shouting at age 63 🔥🔥

Old celebrities in the crowd. 😂 Sugar and the Hitman. Supreme class and phenomenal skill by both American gentlemen.

You told me on camera you will never fight Duran again - Cosell

that left hook at the body made hearns start to fear leonard

@marcuswilliams6840

3 жыл бұрын

Respect Leonard.

@landrewilkinson2919

3 жыл бұрын

It took away Tommy's right hand🥊🥊

I remember watching this fight with my dad. Back in the 70's and 80's when boxing was boxing you felt the excitement and me being a young kid I would actually be nervous before these fights. The show these two great warriors put on that afternoon was indeed phenomenal. I believe Tommy missed the opportunity on winning this fight, however. I say this because he almost had Leonard's eye swollen shut. The only strategy Tommy needed for the rest of the fight was to keep pumping that stinging jab into that left eye. If he had followed that plan. he no doubt had this fight won. But hey, shoulda, coulda, woulda! Still one of the great fights of all time,

@avonlady30

3 жыл бұрын

I had Tommy way ahead on my scorecard. Even with Leonard winning the 13th with a 10-8 round I still had Hearns up 125-121. Or 9 rounds to four in the old scoring system by rounds. I had Leonard only winning 4, 6, and 7 and then the 10-8 round in the 13th.

@Rick356A

3 жыл бұрын

Tommy put too much into those early round to get ahead on points but ran out of steam.

@lonvait863

3 жыл бұрын

@@Rick356A True. And he didn't have a great chin.This was Hearns' first big fight. Leonard was more seasoned. Still, it was a quick stoppage. If the roles were reversed, it wouldn't have been stopped.

@sherrillraymond7595

Жыл бұрын

@@lonvait863 he may not have had a great chin but you had to get to that chin and to do that you had to get past that jab and that right hand and that's where the problems come in at

@lonvait863

Жыл бұрын

@@sherrillraymond7595 No doubt. Ray had a great heart and wouldn't quit. Hearns was green on the big stage and could not deal with Ray's pressure at the end. A lesser man than Ray would not have prevailed.

When men fought 15 rounds!

@professorFG

3 жыл бұрын

@Your Neighbor! Facts!

@jamesbottger5894

3 жыл бұрын

If the 2nd fight between these two would've been 15 rounds, Leonard would've stopped Hearns in that fight too...

Both Hearns and Hagler were tight when they started off with Leonard in the early rounds

I wish they did such diagnostics on big fights nowadays with both fighters explaining their thoughts.

The biggest and greatest Titans of all time in boxing 👏 everyone had underestimated Sugar Ray's power and the boxing world 🌎 owes everything to these two underpaid GIANTS who have pioneered the way for those who have cashed in 💰 🤑 💸 💲 🪙 These two we're the classiest most dominant pure fighter's of all time with such amazing stamina and perfection and study of boxing opponents and style in the sport. Along with analysis and commentary that will never be duplicated. I thank God that I was alive and privileged to witness TRUE GREATNESS 👍 in all of sport's Ali played his part but these two warriors along with Roberto Duran and Marvelous Marvin Hagler and Aaron Pryor and the great Alexus Arguello paved the way for the sport of boxing to placed an everlasting dominant mark in sportsmanship

@sherrillraymond7595

2 ай бұрын

And Benitez

When SR let those hands go....damn. Unbelievable

@sherrillraymond7595

3 жыл бұрын

Bruh dude combinations was unreal

@cw4506

3 жыл бұрын

Haven't seen combos like that since!!

@jamesbottger5894

3 жыл бұрын

No other fighter could throw combos like Leonard could...

@GOGOJOHNSTORE

3 жыл бұрын

SRL wasn't boxing he went straight FIGHTING

Happy 2020!

Hearns ran out of gas, But this was a great comeback by Sugar Ray Leonord. This was a great fight. Classic

@blite13

3 жыл бұрын

Tommy weighed in at 145, 2 lbs under the limit. Massive mistake on the Hearns' team, how that could happen?......that's on Manny.

@darrellbennett4756

3 жыл бұрын

@@blite13 .

@darrellbennett4756

3 жыл бұрын

@@blite13 .

@callejerogalpon5119

3 жыл бұрын

Uu

This is one of the best boxing match. I've ever seen. This fight broke my heart because these 2 were my 2favorite boxers. Sugar. Ray will always be my favorite boxer of all times. I love boxing and will always love the sport but to me the 80s will always be the best for boxing. One can never compare modern day boxing to those days. No ways. To me now it's all about the money and not real boxing talent.

Classic fight, classic call and three legend's, I really miss them day's

@davidtuttle7556

2 жыл бұрын

Five legends. Hearns, Leonard, Cossell, Dundee, Stewart.

@leonbrown1457

2 жыл бұрын

@@davidtuttle7556 true

I like how Cosell would have the Fighters come Together and Talk about the Fight. Dont Really See that Anymore... 🥊🥊🛐🛐💯💯

2 men in their prime, putting their reputations on the line and providing an all time classic fight.

@sj4448

3 жыл бұрын

@Robin Strong That's why Floyd will end up below the likes of these warriors on the all time P4P list.

Great fight

Back in the day. So many memories.

@juancaldera3614

3 жыл бұрын

Si

These were proper fights.

When this fight happened , I remember betting my dad if SugarRay won I went get to use the badass cordova he had.... Down central we went.. way to go SugarRay😎🤘😘

I didn`t know Lou Duva was in Hearns corner. I can see him leading everyone to the ring in the beginning.

@tillypoozies6799

3 жыл бұрын

Neither did I. I thought I knew everything about this fight and fighters. Good observation.

Amazin' stuff, Coach! I don't suppose you have Ali-Norton 3 (CBS version) with post-fight??

@sdog2006

4 жыл бұрын

@Matt Helm I have it without post-fight analysis.

Sugar Ray leonard el mejor boxeador de esos tiempos lo máximo

Miss these times :( So simple back then. Watching Wide World of Sports on a lazy Saturday with your clicker remote tv and falling asleep :) No smart phones, no computers, just your rotary dial phone on the wall and a big ol' phone book :)

@craigjohnson5590

2 жыл бұрын

Hahahahaha! Yes lord, those were the good ol days of sports

Cosell kept talking about Leonard early on, but Hearns had landed the better shots.

@jamesbottger5894

3 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately for Hearns, Leonard was able to take Tommy's punches, but Hearns wasn't able to take Leonard's...

El sucesor de Ali, Sugar Ray! Saludos desde Argentina!

Cuanto la disfrutè en ese tiempo!!!

The thing I always remember about this fight were the shots that hurt Hearns. They were all winging shots -- similar to the punch that destroyed Hearns in the first Barkley fight. Its as if Hearns had a problem anticipating punches that came from low angles or were unorthodox. The first left that hurt him in the sixth round came almost from Leonard's hip, and the right hand that started his downfall in the 13th was an unusual roundhouse punch that you didn't usually see Leonard throw.

Pearl at the time stopped the fight with Hearns on his feet, and many thought it was because of Duk Koo Kim -- but if you go back to I think the Shavers-Holmes fight, he set a precedent for stopping the fight even before the Kim death when the other guy simply isn't fighting back or showing any ability to protect himself.

Hearns was exhausted late...kept his hands low....and never tied SRL up...had he survived a bit longer...he woulda won on points. And a Rematch woulda been coming quick instead of 10 years later or whatever it was. SRL struggled with hearns !!

@anz2441

3 жыл бұрын

@Prince Tyruss lol.. Ohhhhh.. He was koed and history is set.. But everything I mentioned is fact.. 2nd bout, he tied around up and was robbed of decision !!

@sweetazzpiew8490

3 жыл бұрын

@Prince Tyruss you betta preach!!! Amen

@sweetazzpiew8490

3 жыл бұрын

@Prince Tyruss absolutely no excuses!! SRL whooped on Hearns even after he was handicapped in his left eye!!

@Rick356A

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, when 2 great fighters meet it is a struggle for them both, just a small edge can made the difference

Leonard s hand speed is unmatched

The "you're blowin it, son" fight.

That was the right call, from two great fighters, sugar Ray.

Let's also speak to the specifics of what this fight both taught us as well as reminded us of.. First...what did we learn? Tommy had an ok chin, but once he gets rocked, he loses all his power and his punches are all thrown off balance. Which when faced with a Leonard or Hagler...it's only a matter of time before the clock stricks 12. Hearns is a 100% offensive fighter, and a great one at that. The other reality that was on display this night is that the punching power of SRL somehow gets forgotten or swept under the rug. In my opinion, you can count on 1 hand the number of boxers who have what Leonard had. Incredible hand speed, perfect footwork (never threw punches off balance), power in both hands, and ring generalship. Lastly, he was one of the greatest finishers ever. If Sugar got an opponent in trouble, it was good night. You can count on 1 hand the number of boxers in the entire history of the sport that could step into the ring and fight with as many arrows in their quiver as the great SRL

@JL-bz9hi

Жыл бұрын

Well said leonard had no weaknesses in his prime.. the Bruce Lee of boxing

Just happened to watch this then did a Wiki on both fighters. Happens to be Sugar Rays birthday today. 64 years old. Man does time fly.

@steveeisenhowereisenhower7130

3 жыл бұрын

Sweet sugar ray

Que inteligente Leonard le pelio hasta cansarlo y ganarle al final....para eso se necesita muchas condiciones físicas.

The greatest era of boxing

Great fight I was In the 7th grade, Sugar waited Tommy out and just accosted him.

I remember when Martin fought tommy it didn’t end well

@sherrillraymond7595

3 жыл бұрын

If you ask me it didn't end well for nobody who fought Hearns Good ex look what happened to Sugar Ray in this fight

@GoBucks21

3 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂😂

@GoBucks21

3 жыл бұрын

Martin’s face was LUMPED tf up 😂😂😂

@Wis_Dom

3 жыл бұрын

I got a call from Sugar, he calls you the "Get Hit-Man". lol!

As aired on ABC's Wide World of Sports on October 17, 1981 (Leonard-Hearns I).

@MyTito65

3 жыл бұрын

Yes sir..... l was 15 and remember this like it was yesterday..... l miss the great era of boxing in the 80’s......

@stiffjabzz4237

3 жыл бұрын

Nowadays we get ripped off to see a shit fight!!!

A lot of things came out of this fight: 1) SRL proved himself to be a very tough guy he was in trouble with his eye but he came back and pounded Hearns into submission. 2) Hearns' chin made its weak presence known as did his spindly colt-like legs! A great part of boxing history when pro boxing was actually treated like a BIG deal.

This was one of the life or death fights for Sugar Ray Leonard,the other one was his fight with Roberto Duran ‘The Brawl In Montreal’ which he lost.His fight with Marvelous Marvin Hagler was another tough fight.

Best fight I have ever seen. Seen this fight too many times to count. Great warriors, and awesome in studio interview.

@flemjan6124

4 жыл бұрын

# I rank it one of the best fights too - sadly Hearns ran out of gas, in front on all scorecards, because of Leonard's clever tactics. Leonard took a heavy beating though, especially on his left eye. My personal favorite match, was the Leonard vs Duran l - Duran coming from lightweight just took Leonard apart.

@sherrillraymond7595

3 жыл бұрын

@@flemjan6124 like he took Duran apart in the 2nd fight right

@flemjan6124

3 жыл бұрын

@@sherrillraymond7595 boxing for the spectator is a lot about feelings - imo Duran became my favorite from the first fight against Leonard - crazy fight. Second fight was a classic example of a champion that celebrate too much, although he knew that he had to meet Leonard again. I believe the people who says he ate like a pig after the weighing and therefore suffered stomach cramps in the fight. Hearns i admired, from the way he destroyed Cuevas + Duran. Imo Leonard lost against Hagler + Hearns in the second fight. Also when You look at the record lists Leonard will never be my favorite, to few fights.

@christiancharles5598

3 жыл бұрын

@@flemjan6124 Leonard is a boxing legend like Hearns and Duran. He did lose to Hearns the second fight, he admitted it. I think he beat Hagler.

@sherrillraymond7595

3 жыл бұрын

@@flemjan6124 sounds like a excuse to me that's crazy cause Leonard didn't make any excuse when he loss, I think he beat Duran in the first fight too for one thing Duran didn't take him apart that was a close fight but think Leonard should've won or a draw at best