Thomas Hearns
Hitman Peak (1980-1988) · 1980–1988
Hearns's elite Power (97) and elite Hand Speed (90) define this era.
Trophy Case
1980, 1982, 1987, 1988, 1991, 1999
First boxer to win world titles in 5 different weight divisions
2012
Inducted as the first 5-division world champion
The Story
The Hitman
Hearns possessed the most devastating right hand in welterweight history. His first-round knockout of Roberto Durán and his epic war with Marvin Hagler are among boxing's greatest moments. At 6'1" with a 78-inch reach, he was a physical anomaly at welterweight — a middleweight-sized fighter with welterweight speed.
Signature Moments
The War with Hagler — Round 1
Hearns and Hagler fought the most savage first round in boxing history. Both men threw everything they had. Hearns cut Hagler badly but Hagler kept coming. By the third round, Hearns was knocked out cold. Three rounds of pure violence that defined an era.
The first round against Hagler is the most violent three minutes in boxing history. Hearns came to fight and met a man who couldn't be broken.
The Hitman — First Four-Division Champion
Hearns became the first boxer in history to win world titles in four weight divisions. At 6'1" with an 78-inch reach, his right hand was the most devastating one-punch weapon in boxing. They called him The Hitman for a reason.
The first four-division champion in history. His right hand was a weapon of mass destruction — one of the hardest single punches in boxing history.
The Leonard Fight — 14th Round TKO
Hearns was winning on points and dominating with his jab and reach when Leonard found the knockout in the 14th round. It was a war of styles — Hearns' precision against Leonard's heart. The fight is considered one of the greatest in boxing history.
He was winning. He was dominating. Then Leonard found the shot. The Leonard-Hearns fight is in every "greatest fights ever" list for a reason.
Career Numbers
Career Record
Only clear losses were to all-time greats Leonard and Hagler
61-5-1 (48 KOs)
Career KOs
Also Jones Jr. (47) — Hearns had devastating power across 6 divisions
48
KO Victories
79% KO rate
48
KO Percentage
79%
Title Defenses
3
Weight Divisions
First to win titles in 6 divisions
6
Losses
1 draw
5
Wins
48 by knockout
61
357
Total Rounds Fought
357 rounds at 6'1" with a 78" reach — longest arms in welterweight history
78
Reach (Inches)
78-inch reach — longest in WW/MW division history, used like a weapon
42
Career Knockdowns Scored
42 knockdowns — "The Hitman" lived up to the name
14
First-Round KOs
14 first-round KOs — some fights were over before the crowd sat down
6
Weight Class Titles
6 different weight class titles — from welterweight to light heavyweight
Season Stats · Hitman Peak (1980-1988)
Engine Attributes
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