Thomas Hearns Bio, Wiki, Age, Height, DOB(Famous Birthday), Family, Wife, Net Worth

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Thomas Hearns (The Hitman, Motor City Cobra)

Last Updated: 09 Oct, 2023 | Views: 739

Age: 65

Profession: Boxer

Famous For: American former professional boxer

Thomas Hearns Birth Date, Sign, Religion, Nationality, Hometown

Date of Birth
18 Oct, 1958 (65 Years 11 Months 1 Day)

Birth Country
United States

Birth State/Province
Tennessee

Birth District
Grand Junction

Birth Sign
Libra

Religion
Christianity

Nationalities
American

Thomas Hearns Early life, Education, Career, Awards, Achievements, Controversy, Unknown Facts

About (Profile/Biography):
Thomas Hearns is a former professional boxer from the United States who competed from 1977 until 2006. Hearns, known as "The Hitman" and the "Motor City Cobra," was able to move up more than fifty pounds in weight during his career thanks to his tall, slender frame, oversized arms, and shoulders. He was the first boxer in history to win world championships in five different weight classes: super middleweight, light middleweight, middleweight, welterweight, and light heavyweight. Despite moving up five weight classes, Hearns was noted for his deadly punches throughout his career, even at cruiserweight. According to The Ring, he is ranked 18th out of all-time's top 100 punchers.

Career:
In 1977: Hearns started his professional boxing career under the instruction of Emanuel Steward in Detroit, Michigan.
In 1980: Hearns faced Mexico's Cuevas for the world championship while carrying a 28-0 record.
In 1987: Hearns defeated Dennis Andries in the tenth round with six knockdowns, winning the WBC light-heavyweight title.
In 1998: He experienced a remarkable double knockdown during his boxing match.
In 2012: He received a ticket for parking in the middle of the road.

Achievements and Awards:
In 1980: The Ring magazine awarded Hearns Fighter of the Year.
In 1984: He was named the Boxing Writers Association of America.
In 2012: Hearns was honoured by being admitted to the International Boxing Hall of Fame.

Unknown Facts:
When he was a little child, he loved boxing. In his early amateur career, he posted a lofty profile. He competed in 165 matches while still an amateur. Hearns had 155 victories and 8 defeats.
Hearns competed in two unpredictable contests. In 1981, he faced Sugar Ray Leonard, and in 1985, Marvin Hagler.

Thomas Hearns Height, Weight, Eye Color, Hair

Height (Approx.)
In Centimeters 188 cm
In Meters 1.88 m
In feet Inches 6'2"

Weight (Approx.)
In Kilograms 105 Kg
In Pounds 231 lbs

Eye Color
Black

Hair Color
Black

Thomas Hearns Family, Parents, Kids, Father, Mother, Children

Father's Name
John Hearns

Mother's Name
Lois Hearns

Spouse
Renee Hearns

Brother(s)
Billy Hearns

Son(s)
Ronald Hearns

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