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...
read moreLeonard-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...
read moreOn 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...
read moreGreatest 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...
read moreOn 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...
read moreOn 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...
read moreOn 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...
read moreOn 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...
read moreBest 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...
read moreTo 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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