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Thomas Hearns and the origin of the ‘Hitman Cover’

18
Oct

Thomas Hearns and the origin of the ‘Hitman Cover’

In honor of the legendary Thomas Hearns' birthday, we offer this gem from former Ring Magazine Editor-in-Chief and Chairman of...

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16
Sep

Leonard-Hearns: Showdown at the Palace

Editor's Note: This feature originally appeared in the November 2021 issue of The Ring, which is available for purchase at...

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02
Aug

On this day: Thomas Hearns destroys long-reigning champ Pipino Cuevas in two rounds

It was “The Hitman” at his breathtaking best. On Aug. 2, 1980, Thomas Hearns scored a brutal second-round stoppage over Pipino...

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06
Jul

Greatest Hits: Sugar Ray Leonard

Editor's Note: This feature originally appeared in the April 2022 issue of The Ring, which is available for purchase at...

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15
Jun

On this day: Thomas Hearns destroys Roberto Duran in two, scores knockout of the decade

It was a bittersweet moment. On June 15, 1984, outdoors at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, Thomas Hearns scored his most...

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12
Jun

On this day: Thomas Hearns robbed of victory in Sugar Ray Leonard rematch

It was perhaps the most sought-after rematch in world boxing, but when this battle of legendary five-weight world champions was...

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03
Jun

On this day: Thomas Hearns turns back the clock against Virgil Hill, claims WBA 175-pound title

Never write off quality. On June 3, 1991, Thomas Hearns wrenched the WBA light heavyweight title from long-reigning champion Virgil Hill...

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25
Mar

On this day: Michael Nunn scores spectacular KO 1 win over Sumbu Kalambay

It was enough to make every elite-level middleweight of the day run for their lives. On March 25, 1989, then-IBF 160-pound...

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02
Mar

Best I Covered – Larry Merchant

Boxing fans will know Larry Merchant for his outspoken and candid views on HBO Sports for over 35-years, where he...

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10
Feb

To Be The Best: The top 100 boxers in the history of The Ring Rankings (40-31)

If you’re new to this on-going series, please read: The Introduction. (Seriously, if you’re posting questions like “What does the asterisk...

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