Thomas Hearns vs. Roberto Duran | FREE FIGHT | Happy Birthday Thomas Hearns

[@1999glock]

The KO punch by Hearns was one of the best I have ever seen in any weight class. I felt that one at home.

[@thewandering01]

I think the only real competition it has for best knockout of all time is probably Julian Jackson KOing Herol Graham. There are a lot of great ones over the years for historical significance, brutality, pure devastation, artistry, technique, but for me those are the ones that have it all.

[@markherring3513]

The Hagler/Hearns round 3 KO punch to me is the single greatest punch ever thrown.

[@1999glock]

@@markherring3513 Certainly not one I would want to take.

[@RedForeman301]

@@markherring3513 you could hear his jaw Crack he was hit so hard!

[@MyMg23]

absolutely agreed

[@leroygreen9227]

Hearn's speed alone is legendary. That knockout punch sounded like it broke Duran's neck. That was sickening. The fact that Duran was still conscious after that KO is crazy too, dude had a chin of stone as well.

[@carlinytc7431]

If that punch lands on the average human it will be the last thing they ever receive

[@makula5543]

Duran was in another world for several weeks after bomb landed.

[@albertdavis4920]

But much respect for Duran. Streetfighter

[@RobertDavis-qh1ry]

I don't know if I've ever heard a punch that loud. Maybe in the heavyweight division...but when? Respect for Duran to even step in the ring with Hearns!

[@QueensNativeNYC]

Hearn's had a deadly punch.. He probably hit harder than most heavyweights.. I doubt Hollyfield or Muhammad Ali could've knocked Duran out cold with a single blow like that.. I know its a moot point but just saying, size has very little to do with natural raw punching power..

[@The_Cannabis_Connoisseur]

This was one of the greatest eras in boxing with Leonard, Hagler, Hearns and Duran all in the same divisions fighting each other!

[@GoGetYourShinebox]

For the lower weights (or any weight lower than HW) then yeah the 80s was the best. For HW boxing the 70s was the best

[@cwvos]

Mike, I'll also add that *NONE* of the fighters of this Era could deal with Hearns, Hagler, Duran or Leonard ❗️*NONE OF THEM*❗️❗️❗️❗️

[@israelfreytes6537]

Duran was not a natural at that division, but he had the COJONES...to fight with these guys. That was Roberto Duran!!!

[@cwvos]

@@israelfreytes6537 Duran could have fought with anyone! He was much older than Leonard, Hearns and Hagler. 🧐. Had many more years and bouts than them...

[@traceyhopkins3698]

@@GoGetYourShinebox idk man the 90s may have been the golden era for heavyweights!

[@kimbrinks8918]

The respect and professionalism between these 2 of the greats was refreshing. They left it all in the ring and let their hands do the talking. 2 legends of the sport showing you how its supposed to be done.

[@vintvarner16]

I was just going to say that, compare Duran's attitude and behavior and lack of respect in 1st fight against Leonard to total respect to Hearns, now I know it's a few yrs later but I think Duran does respect Hearns, Hearns is total old school like Hagler and Duran. Not trying to win the media or be playful or dance around like Leonard (I'm a Leonard fan by the way but he was annoying at times)

[@HaraDuran]

​@@vintvarner16Duran's respect also aged in,compare his sportsmanship on the Barkley fight than when he lodt to Benitez

[@keithf_]

I think this is the most devastating punch I have ever seen. This night Thomas Hearns was unstoppable. Great, great boxer ... in THE greatest era of boxing.

[@rckburris]

You are right on. That era was the greatest era of boxing and that weight class was was filled with legends; Tommy Hearns, Sugar Ray Leonard, Roberto Duran, and Marvelous Marvin Hagler. Gosh, those were the best fights ever.

[@robertcampbell8070]

4 Kings era...

[@theonethatseesitall7563]

Boom boom till he killed the keorian

[@brianmcintyre503]

I still think Marciano hitting Walcott wins but this was something else.

[@brianmcintyre503]

@@rckburris what weight class? Those fights were fought from 147 to 160. Hagler didn't fight at 147. Hearns and Leonard did.

[@iitchydog8770]

How Duran wasn’t completely unconscious and knocked out cold after that punch still baffles me. Such a clean and devastating punch. The sound of it too.

[@marcusgarvin7919]

He was though

[@KeshavRai-u5b]

Duran's chin is legendary.

[@SmoothJK]

​@@marcusgarvin7919he wasn't unconscious, he got up a few seconds after a hypothetical 10 count

[@Artificialintelligentle]

Believe me, he would be doing the queer street dance had his handlers not grab him for dear life and walk him back to the corner, Duran would have collapsed again getting up.

[@KeshavRai-u5b]

@@Artificialintelligentle that's far better than going unconscious, gasping for air.

[@exNZFS]

Watched it live on TV in New Zealand heard that punch all the way down in the Southern Hemisphere. Hearns hit you so hard ya travel back in time to see your ancestors ... total legend and respect for this most modest of men . Respect for Roberto Duran he don’t have a reverse gear 🤜👊🏿

[@DTrain-in6by]

Just 2 legends here! So glad I grew up during this era, probably one of the greatest in boxing history!! These 2 could brawl with anyone and were highly skilled fighters.

[@jimzachmann1594]

Thomas Hearns had dynamite in his right. Met him on a couple of occasions, super nice guy. Such a monster puncher, with unreal hand speed. A true boxing legend!!

[@briandunmore6030]

Until Hagler.... Banged him out and Ray!!!

[@babysho9975]

@@briandunmore6030 all legends

[@eduardocervantesaca]

Duran is also one of the greatest and thank god he was that good because that punch wouldve killed a freaking bull. It was so fast so powerful. Hearns was just amazing. Two true warriors.

[@TheOneAndOnlyZelenkaGuru]

@@briandunmore6030 Hearns gave Hagler the greatest fight of his life - can't take that away from him no matter how hard you try.

[@HenryMoreno-pb1yc]

De los cuatro reyes el mejor libra por libra fue Durán derroto a Leonard en su mejor momento, llevo al limite a uno de los mejores medianos como a Hagler y pierde con Hearns por no haberse preparado correctamente para haber sido un ligero se fajo con los mejores y eso hay que reconocerlo.

[@Boyso5407]

That’s one of the most devastating knockout punches I’ve ever seen or heard. It was vicious. One of the greatest single punches in boxing history

[@joecrawford172]

Right? I jumped when I heard it. Unmistakable sound and Roberto was like a sack of potatoes.

[@clintbronson5]

Lewis Rahman II

[@boxingspark]

One of the greatest KO shots in history 🥊

[@motorprincipal]

I don't get tired to watch this fight, and I always arrive to the same conclusion: Thomas Hearns was a true gentleman on the ring. He never threw a punch beyond necessary; he never had a dirty intention to the rival; and he've always recognized the greatness of those who beated him. Definitely one of the greatest boxers my eyes could see in this life!

[@mobeck]

Yeah Tommy was awesome, and this KO was one of the greatest in the history of boxing

[@SenseiEli]

I don't think it is an interesting fight it is very one sided... Hearns is super fast and long....

[@redrum4100]

Hearns never used excuses either. Broke his right hand towards the end of the first round against Hagler, but said nothing about it at the time.

[@intellectic9155]

Sugar Ray did beat him. Finished him actually.

[@eradeziel]

Totally agree.

[@HeatNattty999]

This was the best Hearns. That was a vicious knockout! His hand speed and power with activity was spot on.

[@jimsinger2521]

Hearns was all that.

[@CROOKED92]

That last right cross from Hearns was absolutely brutal. had one of, if not the best right hands in the history of boxing

[@danielakbari3447]

That right hand should be locked away for good

[@Vor_Tex_Sun]

Devastating. The fact that the hands of stone got beat down like that, is terrifying. What a beast

[@TimGillaminspirational]

Maybe Hearns greatest knockout and win

[@KeshavRai-u5b]

Duran was still conscious. He didn't go out cold and lay like sack of potatoes.

[@xZOOMORPHICx]

Hearns was one of my favorite boxer's when I was a kid. Glad to see how many people here understand that this man was absolutely terrifying.

[@duanecephus7200]

Me to and i grew up not to far from Sugar Ray

[@spenser6353]

But he lost his two biggest fights to leonard and hagler

[@xZOOMORPHICx]

@@spenser6353 not many can claim an undefeated career

[@spenser6353]

@@xZOOMORPHICx he had the first sugar rAy fight won until he got stopped

[@allanbrogdon3078]

I remember Hearns and sugar ray Leonard in the 80s

[@peteparry9730]

One of the most devastating knockout victories of Hearns' career. Tommy's hands were fast as lightning and his punches were so powerful with the added leverage in that big height and reach advantage. He did to Duran what no one else had ever done.

[@mikehenry7018]

I'm a huge fan of Tommy. He could bring it, and had a ton of class too. Look how well he took that Robbery in the 2nd SRL fight. How hard he could hit just shows how hard Hagler's head was. Tommy hit him so hard he broke that right on Hagler's melon, which had to be the difference in that fight of all fights. But on this Duran fight, not to take anything from Tommy but Duran just didn't look ready that night. A little on the lines of 'no mas'. And Tommy was a natural middleweight who could make super welterweight. Duran was really a lightweight who was still fine at welterweight. Him giving Hagler such a great fight at middleweight was amazing.

[@peteparry9730]

@@mikehenry7018 I had the awesome pleasure of meeting Tommy Hearns at the International Boxing Hall of Fame in Canastota, NY several years ago. What a guy! He signed autographs, posed for pictures with fans and was a real pleasure to meet! What an awesome fighter!!

[@Heygoodlooking-lk9kg]

Nothing like these guys now

[@sergioguerrerogallegos7249]

@@mikehenry7018 Roberto tenía mucha resistencia y muy buena pegada pero está vez no le alcanzó con un rival muy técnico

[@stephenmclaughlin-uv8nm]

I​@@peteparry9730 Tommy H was my favourite fighter to watch. Lightning speed and power - just amazing

[@brianeasley4593]

That was by far one of the most brutal knockout's ever.

[@aminemarius1825]

yes my boy

[@newhorizons2409]

Mercer on morrison

[@drek273]

@@newhorizons2409 that too

[@numbnutone]

That was vicious. Hearns looked super human in this fight. Combination of speed and power was unmatched.

[@silvadossantos6803]

Against hagler he is so fast to dodge that he leaves and after image frame skip.

[@dr.biscuits]

I agree...Tommy was simply the greatest fighter in the world that night..in any weight class. He was totally in another realm.

[@oscaraguirre6074]

Debiò Duràn dede el primer instante, meterse a corta distancia y abajo. Habìa mucha diferencia de velocidad altura y distancia y 7 años de diferencia

[@julius5550]

@@dr.biscuits He looked great indeed, but also dont overlook the fact that he also was a horrible match up for Duran.

[@SL4PSH0CK]

he was out of shape and riskin health when it comes to wiegh lost.. whoever called the fight was just riskin Duran's fight background, least DUran fought for the ring till he reached 50 ;)

[@KVSWF]

The amount by of respect these two showed each other is what makes this fight even greater. Class acts and a great representation of the sport.

[@terryadams2652]

Duran wasn't afraid of fighting someone with superior dimensions. He was no coward.

[@ynysvon]

The way they kept touching gloves showed their true sportsmanship.

[@pen4hire27]

Great sportsmanship.

[@LYLEWOLD]

Yep, that was one of the things I noticed, too. Great sportsmanship from both of them.

[@lewisvogel466]

Great respect for both fighters

[@postshanna]

That knock out hurt to watch. Much respect for these two legends

[@starfleetoffcr]

I saw this comment before I saw that punch:( Ouch!!

[@drawforge9640]

The sound was so loud it made me feel it

[@rickyv7757]

He was the only one to do that to Duran

[@brad5065]

Duran had a chin made of stone even face first on the canvass. How did he ever wake up?

[@michaelg3911]

That last shot was as square and hard as they get. Brutal.

[@Brody-cx5vl]

Watching master fighters like Duran and Hearns. With Clancy and Ryan calling the action. How great we had it.

[@salutcava2262]

What I love about OG boxers is that even the more technical ones did not mess around. The moment they got you hurt they went for the kill.

[@resonate3987]

Love the way how, despite dismantling Duran, Hearns still had respect him. True sportsmanship.

[@Magneticlaw]

You don't see that a lot anymore, with trash talking having become the norm.

[@alejandrobaezaross7312]

el tremendo tommy hearns, acabando con el bocon duran, bravo x tommy.

[@NL2-q5s]

those 4 kings “fab 4” with duran, hagler, sugar, and hearns all were great respectful opponents to each other

[@omgorangelollipop8184]

The Fall of Duran

[@ramongonzalez2112]

The gentleman ‘hit man.’👍👏Class act.

[@scottneilson3292]

Incredible boxing from Hearns. His power, speed, and agility were legendary.

[@johnlennon7228]

Perdió con Sugar Ray Leonard

[@galleon1968]

Hagler was my favourite but yes great boxers around then without a doubt.

[@stevemurray4122]

Boxing hall of fame .

[@Jlastinger88]

@@johnlennon7228 thanks Wikipedia

[@phildiamond8549]

Duran to old for this fight.

[@americanboot7818]

Hearns truly was one of the greatest, such a huge reach, incredible accuracy, huge power, insane ring iq and literally no weaknesses

[@octopusmagnificens]

The legs.

[@jmirecordings1945]

Chin.

[@jamescaleb9676]

no weaknesses? he had a legendary weakness. he couldn't beat strong brawlers. he lost everytime he faced one.

[@waynejohnson9017]

Chin

[@misterpeppercorn3078]

So unreal. Hearns was a monster in the ring! What a knock out!

[@boxingsbest5829]

Wrong. Duran was long past his prime. Duran was an original Light Weight king. Middle Weight is far beyond his boxing abilities .

[@thesilvershota3091]

@@boxingsbest5829 How is he wrong? Yes Duran was fighting above his weight class, but Hearns is still a monster and it still was a great knockout.

[@misterpeppercorn3078]

@@boxingsbest5829 Thanks for your response. It's not only this fight. Hearns had a devastating punch. In this particular fight Hearns knock out punch was unreal.

[@misterpeppercorn3078]

@@boxingsbest5829 I agree with you however this knock out was unreal regardless of Duran's age and weight disparity.

[@misterpeppercorn3078]

@@thesilvershota3091 Yes, this is all I was saying. I agree that Duran is one of the greatest fighters to enter the ring BUT this knock out was crazy!

[@chrismcmorrow9738]

Thomas Hearns was a soft-spoken gentleman-warrior who let his fists do most of his talking. A legend in the great sport of boxing.

[@stevencochran4959]

Evidently was a Gentleman throughout the match

[@PRSouthern]

Took me watching this to really see it. I would show this to people as to why not to judge a book by its cover. Hearns at first appearance is this lanky fellow who doesn't look like could do much damage. But you start seeing how quick his hands are and realize there is indeed intent behind those punches. I gotta say the hairdo also seems a bit laughable in this day and age, but damn I would not want to get into a street brawl with this guy...ever.

[@darrickmalloy6909]

Man i thought durans head was gonna twist off. Yeah he kissed the mat on that one. I doubt if he remembers that punch.

[@ugyenwangdi8205]

@@PRSouthern bro look closely at his arms they are supriselingly muscular

[@mikerieck306]

So glad I was 22 to to 32 in the 80's. What a great time to be alive and be an adult.

[@anthonythompson9098]

Hearns had the reflexes of a cat and the strike of a cobra.. it took someone really special to beat him in his prime.. awesome fighter with great ability 👏🏻👏🏻

[@Carmine_Gallo]

Someone like Ray Leonard and Marvin Hagler

[@bakgammon]

His back and shoulders definitely resembled a cobra too. Tommy was blessed wasn't he?

[@stevejanowiak1982]

And this is when Hagler realized that to defeat Hearns he’d have to swarm him from the opening bell - and he did just that to beat him in the greatest fight ever! If Hagler would have tried to “box” Hearns he’d have gotten mauled to death. The 80’s were the absolute golden era of boxing!

[@BBBYpsi]

He swarmed him because of the horrific cut Hearns gave him & knew they would be stopping the fight if it got any worse.

[@frankiey9943]

BBBYpsi I think both of u are wrong. Hagler is naturally a pressure fighter. He pushed on hearns so hard cause hearns doesn’t use his right effectively enough to beat a transitioning southpaw like hagler. Hearns sets everything off his left whereas hagler can start a combination with his off hand and jus transition to the opposite stance. Too lethal for a guy who sets everything up off one hand

[@alexisbuchanan2028]

My favourite fight Hearns/Hagler. Only one man was coming out on their feet. The intensity was incredible. The ultimate slugfest. The Hagler/Leonard fight was probably the best for purists but I still prefer Hearns/Hagler. Rightly known as "The War".

[@frankiey9943]

Alexis Buchanan u should watch the Hagler Mugabi fight. One of the most technically sound fights ever

[@radrook2153]

Haggler seemed more resistant to Hearn's' punches than Duran was. Duran seemed more resistant to Haggler's and Barkley's punches than Hearns was.

[@tennaj1367]

😲For those younger folks who don't know,.🥊boxing was bigger than MMA is now! And this era was the greatest era for middleweights in the history of boxing. The 70s 80s and 90s we're by far the best eras in combat sports!

[@SLO4SpeedBump]

For those who don't know who Roberto Duran was. He was named the most dangerous boxer pound for pound throughout his career. He held pro boxing titles in four different weight classes. He is a great sportsman and champion.

[@babylouise3795]

Exactly 💯... nice comment.. God bless 🙌 you and yours.... . Most sincerely leslie you baby louise... .

[@DH-rj2kv]

Thomas Hearns held world titles in 5 weight classes - they were bound to meet in one eventually 😄

[@fisix7264]

no mas

[@mohairsam9705]

Duran tough impossible to knock out .... Hearns was a Powerful, an lightening ... Both beaten at their PEAKK ... by the best ... Sugar Ray Leonard ...

[@seancelestino7699]

@@mohairsam9705 duran wasnt at his peak at all when he fought leonard but he was still a very dangerous opponent the 4 kings are all aliens bruh i swear they are all incredible

[@TCHC85]

Roberto being on his feet within seconds of taking that shot is almost as impressive as the shot itself.

[@brianjackson5732]

No. In a real fight, he would have been stomped out after falling. The recovery pails in comparison to the KO.

[@TCHC85]

@brianjackson5732 This is a boxing match. I don't care about the fictional street fight scenario you made up in your head.

[@brianjackson5732]

@@TCHC85 Okay smart guy. In this fight, how is the loser being able to finally arise after being knocked out cold as impressive as a perfectly placed blow that sends a former world champion to the canvas face first where the refs and the loser's corner don't even wait for the count before checking to see his vitals? By that logic, we should be impressed by all the losers in a Tyson highlight reel? You go on in life praising utter failures as been just as impressive has glorious successes.

[@TCHC85]

@@brianjackson5732 Not reading that. I don't care that you're spazzing out lol You're some random goofball on the internet that got offended at a completely inocculous comment. Just continue on with your miserable life getting upset at KZbin comments I guess 🤷‍♂ I have no obligation to take you seriously.

[@brianjackson5732]

@@TCHC85 Cry babies usually have no response when they lose an argument. Ironically, you cared enough to respond to not one but two of my posts. Loving rent free. Enjoy a life praising losers.

[@reid1boys]

Hearns looked absolutely like the greatest fighter that ever lived in this fight. He was so quick and on target with his punches. That final shot that finished off Duran is one of the greatest knock out punches I have ever seen. For e, this is when Boxing was just one of the most exciting sports around. The anticipation for these fights was unreal. Those days are over for me. I dont even know when the last time I watched a boxing match was.

[@marccas10]

I gave up when Sky took over and only come back to watch Fury v Wilder. The 70s and 80s were a monster era for boxing titans.

[@southtexashustler]

Man, you ain’t lying at all… I used to watch boxing match’s like that at home when they was fighting like this in the Superdome… Just seeing Hearns hit this man like that in the second round really made me think, would he had put Mayweather out like that…🤔

[@willleon9165]

Still love the sport and watching it but boxing ain't the same. The politics sanctioning bodies multiple titles made it a joke And standards ain't what they was. Not as many kids wanting to be boxers like years ago

[@mcm4981]

Yep, I remember all these fights and watched em live, at home, and there was always a big buildup and excitement for the fight, but yeah, what happened to the boxing game? Not nearly the same hype as when these guys were going at it... The internet changed things too... way more content distracting people now. great comment btw.

[@willleon9165]

Forgot to add them limiting rounds to 12 which has really fucked the sport. Took a lot away from game making top fights only 12 rounds

[@kidlightning1736]

This was one of those knockouts that you felt through the TV!

[@hookywookywithmalarkyman704]

you nailed it !

[@dondajulah4168]

Hearns should have been arrested for dispensing sleep medicine without a license. Or change his nickname to "The Pharmacist"

[@eboymorales3047]

it gave me a headache

[@lesant7659]

Agree. I heard that punch all the way from the Himalayas

[@bryantreid]

No lies detected

[@damunar]

Two legends fighting. Props to Hearns for his performance and props to Duran for his legacy. Two boxing icons. Respect to both men!

[@monkeyface6139]

WTF is a 'props' ?

[@BossmanJames96]

@@monkeyface6139 Means respect

[@grandpajoedlr]

@@monkeyface6139english is clearly not yo first language 😂😂

[@vincenteby7509]

Hearns was a great fighter god I miss the days of hagler hearns and so many good fighters in that eight class. You will never see that again.

[@cozmos6808]

That finishing punch was a thing of beauty. Highlight reel knockout. And not on just anyone, on Roberto Duran. Insane.

[@BRAINFxck10]

This isn't even Duran's natural weight class tho his prime was at Lightweight

[@reggieglubber5420]

The sound of that punch was very GRUESOME. It sounded funeral parlor ready.

[@rockyrivera6397]

he do you know if durans fought hearns a 2nd time?

[@reggieglubber5420]

@@rockyrivera6397 No he didn't.

[@rockyrivera6397]

@@reggieglubber5420 appreciate it friend

[@gztech1217]

Absolute lethal right Hearns had, it was like a flash you barely see him swing that right, then Roberto Duran just collapses face first

[@TheNYCGoldenGlover]

Roberto sabatoged himself 90% of the time he lost. He has definite psychological issues and over indulges. That said of all his losses, I think Tommy was the one who beat him the cleanest and fairest. It wasnt like Leonards victory over Duran. Tommy literally just knocked him cold

[@gztech1217]

@@TheNYCGoldenGlover Agreed.

[@DudeSilad]

He'd throw a left to the body, fast and hard, hands would drop and right would hit you square in the jaw. Poetry in motion. A genius.

[@tommypauly3249]

Duran on the last punch his hair stood straight up before he went down Hearn's.strikes were un merciful and devastating!!👍💪

[@michaelwilks6268]

I've never seen Duran give anyone the amount of respect that he was showing the Hitman. Touching gloves before the fight, extending his hand to give Hearns five a couple of times different. You could tell that he had a different kind of respect for Hearns than he had for Sugar Ray.

[@ChiefTJBallout]

He didn't like Sugar Ray either. Thomas Hearns didn't have very many enemies because he was a real boxer and sportsman, all the way through.

[@theodoreconstantini2548]

I think he knew he was doomed, his training had not gone well and his old trainer Ray Arcel had retired, his weight had ballooned and he had to lose weight overnight. If he had being really confident he would not have behaved so meekly and polite.

[@roxtapgames]

Sugar Ray Leonard era y fue más peligroso que Thomas. Sugar ko 3 veces a Thomas y en la segunda pelea quedó empate. ROBERTO DURAN el más grande de todos estaba viejo, él había pasado por depresiones, mujeres, alcohol, estaba viviendo endeudado y en la calle comiendo basura. Él se subió porque lo convencieron, era la única forma de para ganar dinero y el prestigio que le había quitado Panamá. DURAN logró recuperar eso al nockear a Iran Barkley que fue el que ko a Thomas. Un tremendo loco Duran🎉No sabes de historia

[@facugou]

@@roxtapgames Leonard le ganó la primera Hearns por un fallo apurado del referee. Esa pelea la perdía por puntos, y su desprendimiento de retina posterior así lo confirma.

[@Thatboywill_yum]

0:41 Hearns reach is so long

[@Bach4t]

Motor City Cobra was just different. Great fighter. Real gentleman as well. My future wife and I met him at a mall in Novi Christmas shopping, He and his lady were so gracious. And hilarious.

[@rohp1283]

What was so impressive was the respect both fighters showed for each othe- touching gloves at the beginning of each round etc. This was classic boxing.

[@goneflying140]

I will never forget when I was 15 in 1985, and my Dad took me to see the Hitman fight in Saginaw, MI. He pummeled Fred Hutchings and won by TKO in the 3rd round. My Dad was a huge boxing fan, and had developed a habit of counting punches. Tommy hit this guy 62 times in the third round. It was a spectacular experience to see as a kid. Tommy became my hero that day. He was so awesome!!!!

[@Corkylad123]

A true legend of the middleweights , ridiculous reach and speed and power 🥊🥊🥊🥊🥊

[@guanjun1178]

Even after all these years, this is an incredible knockout.

[@willharper7888]

😅 Duran was such a tough guy he was on the canvas trying to get up and was still waving for Hearns to come on in..lol Warriors back then...🎉🤟

[@stephenschneider2171]

5:42 Jab Jab to the body keeping his eyes low then throwing over the top was beautiful. One of the most devastating right hands I've ever seen.

[@TheSorryGamer3000]

Taller fighters nowadays dont even work the space like this

[@ddiesel1836]

@@TheSorryGamer3000 do you think it's because they lack the jab to make it work?

[@Avogadros_number]

The punch still fast even in 0.25 times speed 🤯

[@hamptondunson7297]

Jab to the body set up that right up top all night for Hearns... Duran had chin and heart for taking even 1 of those!!!

[@504CharlieBoy504]

Surgical!

[@davidallen3990]

Thomas the Hit man Hearns , blessed birthday, a true warrior with the heart of a Champion, never ran from any Fight and gave your blood, sweat and big right hand in that ring.

[@guillermovega7089]

Duran fue irresponsable no se preparó para esa pelea ;sino creando, que noquear a Hearn

[@stevemurray4122]

Quiet warrior he was his fist did the talking .

[@noppornthanompong2247]

That was one of the most devastating K.O. that I've ever seen in my entire life. Even Duran who had a granite chin could not take it.

[@onebodyinyahuahlosangeles1206]

This n the manny ko from Jmm

[@veganburger4059]

@@onebodyinyahuahlosangeles1206 yes similar to that both were knocked out cold

[@mac9954]

Hearns was on drugs for most of his time fact

[@parkerbohnn]

@Sith Jawa Hagler was a natural middleweight, Duran a natural lightweight. Hearns got walloped when he was a lot younger by "The Hawk" Aaron Pryor. Both Hearns and Leonard moved up a weight class to avoid fighting Pryor. Pryor had a real chin and was a killing machine before Don King got him hooked on Cocaine.

[@wonderfool1772]

@@parkerbohnn wrong. Pryor was a cheat. He got offered 500k by Leonard and 750k by Duran. Turned down both of them

[@chrispokorney6801]

I miss those days. Some great fighters in the 70s and 80s.

[@tom11zz884]

I've never seen Duran manhandled like that in a fight before or since. Hearn's punching power was insane.

[@Spacemanfilms2002]

Bro these bots have gotten outta control recently

[@alexong2542]

You have no idea, if Hearns was born later and fought in modern boxing, he would be the undisputed welterweight champion easily

[@SPIDERM0OSE]

Puching power. Speed. Accuracy. Timing. Tactics. Ring Generalship. Footwork. Shot selection. Technique. Killer instinct. Temperament. *Thomas "Hitman" Hearns*

[@thegoatmariop837]

Durans kryptonite was black fighters.

[@neometalx9]

It's good that duran came back and get the middleweight championship regardless.

[@Jump7Off]

Thanks for the memories Thomas Hearns. You are a legend.

[@freddiedouper]

I felt for hands of stone here. one of my favourite fighters of all time. Hearns is also in my top 10 as well. that knockout sends shivers down my spine!

[@MaskedFighter]

Gavin Frederick, hands of stone but look he had a chin like Amir Khan in this fight. No punch resistance

[@freddiedouper]

@@MaskedFighter only Hagler ever proved that he could take a hearn's punch

[@boxingsbest5829]

You should not have been surprised. Duran was long past his prime. Duran was an original Light Weight king. Middle Weight is far beyond his boxing abilities .

[@richr2310]

I remember having lunch at work listening to the younger guys talking about some ufc knockout being the most devastating and then I showed this clip and everyone of their jaws hit the floor.

[@MelCrosby]

Now that’s boxing , technique, courage, pride and heart.

[@dabulltrick4913]

When the best fought the best. 2 legends

[@joshdelozier5341]

Hagler got the better of Hearns. Other than the Hagler fight Hearns dominated

[@jonathandewberry289]

Hearns was unstoppable that night. It's still stunning to see him take apart the great Duran that fast. Duran of course so insanely tough he gets up from that horrifying last KO shot. Most men would be dead. Great moment in boxing!

[@gamelove100]

Stop attempting to give credit to Duran. He was clearly outmatched and brutally beaten. There’s nothing tough about getting the crap beaten out of you in 2 rounds!

[@RM-fb6sj]

@@gamelove100 you're either gay, a millennial, or both for making comments like that.

[@awakeandalive4248]

@@gamelove100. Too bad Hearns will always be remembered as #3 behind Hagler and Leonard probably the most underrated pound per pound boxer of all time.

[@gamelove100]

@@RM-fb6sj I feel bad for you ma'am.

[@maradona8623]

@@awakeandalive4248 Duran is way better than all them ! He was a light weight coming up to fight all those dudes at their natural weights , plus he beat Barkley the guy who whooped Hearns

[@markrskinner]

Almost 40 years later, that punch is still resonating around the world.

[@denisceballos9745]

Happy Birthday, big guy, Hitman Hearns. 🥊 Loved watching your spectacular fights in the mighty 80’s. 🙏🎂 🍻

[@shalamigri]

Crazy because Duran not only had hands of stone, but also had a chin of stone. This fight just goes to show how hard Hearns could really hit.

[@6400az]

The thing is that punch would shattered a stone.

[@CASTRO45ACP]

I mean Duran was older here too and Hitman was in his prime, still impressive though

[@Incog2k6]

There's a reason why Hearns could go as high as Cruiserweight. His power was easily the greatest amongst the Fabulous Four (as a balance to his weak chin).

[@megadave1197]

Also shows how hard Haglers chin was because Hearns hit him repeatedly and he just walked him down. Hagler was the toughest boxer that ever fought. Him and the bronx Bull.

[@markjob7736]

@@megadave1197 I agree and Ali is right up there too.

[@alfonsom8286]

I remember watching boxing matches with my big brothers and uncle in the 80's, these two titans are members of the 4 Kings, man, some of the best times and fights ever

[@oleskool61]

Forty years later and this is still one of the greatest knockouts ever. My jaw started hurting from that hit.

[@Владислав-х8у3й]

Two of the greatest boxers in boxing history. Just one big and the other small. Respect for both of them!

[@charlesciminera5881]

It doesn't matter how much heart you have can't beat a man bigger and faster than you

[@toxtethtruth3914]

Wrong. What about duran & leonard 1?

[@Владислав-х8у3й]

@@toxtethtruth3914 The same. And there are many more.

[@anthonybellamy3972]

That was the most impactful punch that I have ever witnessed. That knockout blow was crazy!!!

[@clearvision3316]

For it to be that damn quick but still carry so much power is savage...

[@markpaytes2071]

Wow - how watching these guys makes me realize how lucky I was growing up to watch ALL THAT GREATNESS!!! ALL OF THEM.... 2 MANY TO NAME!! Not many generations can say that!!

[@JavierBritez-qq4qi]

En esos tiempos se enfrentaban los mejores con los mejores . Admiración y respeto a todos los Boxeadores de ésa épocas

[@Zx9rc1]

Love the respect they both show each other

[@msiroi01]

vicious shot. Hearns, Duran, Leonard, Hagler, Pryor, Aguello...the 80s had some awesome fighters

[@inakivillagomez9273]

Dont forget Sal Sanchez

[@BGCDOG]

Holy shit I forgot how fast Hearns could throw punches! He had such long leavers but could fight on the inside like he just showed us..True legend!

[@irishscience580]

I mean there was a whole foot of reach difference, like a 6 inch height difference. hearns was clearly much more hungry than duran, literally would of been a miracle if duran won this fight lol

[@BGCDOG]

@@irishscience580 You are right! Duran was on his way to "NO MAS" after he took the beating from Hearns..

[@grimson]

Some of those combinations just before the KO were blindingly fast! I can't even count the punches. Must have felt like being in a nightmare for Duran.

[@SAINBILEGJAVKHLAN]

the 4 kings are a great example of styles makes fights, each and every one of them lost to each other

[@yaantsudnbesdai972]

That right hook which finished Duran was as vicious a knockout as I've ever seen. Awesome punch.

[@cliffordhill2365]

That punch was only about 80% of Hearns's power, he never actually hit anyone with 100%, how do I know this? because everyone he fought is still alive

[@Rubemac]

Hearns was younger and fresher at 25 with only 2 fights since 23. The knockout punch was a thing of beauty. Duran was definitely a warrior but coming down from 190lbs to 154lbs at age 32/33 was to much when facing a future all time great. I love the respect the Hearns paid Duran throughout the fight by touching gloves before and after rounds.

[@manuginobilisbaldspot424]

Did Duran a favor. A peak conditioned Duran probably takes a bigger beating before getting KOd.

[@al1410]

@@manuginobilisbaldspot424 bwahahaa lol casuals

[@granddya5323]

@@al1410 I mean he's right. Leonard vs Duran 2 gave Duran an ass beating on the last 2 rounds before he quit (from the weight draining, to stomach cramps and his ego being hurt from the taunting by Leonard) and gotten the boxing lesson for 11 rounds in the 3rd fight. Even when he was at peak shape in middleweight against Hagler, he still came out short.

[@SmoothJK]

Hearns' final punch comes so fast that even though I know it's coming, it still catches me off guard. I can barely see it even when watching for it holy cow.

[@lordoffaiyum9727]

It was lightning man. Fast hands bruh

[@windsorroofingsolutions]

Goes to show how good hagler waz he done to hearns wat hearns done to duran

[@Jose-rc3dl]

Hearns was truly a hitman during this fight and especially when he delivered that brutal knockout

[@johnnycash7837]

Tommy Hearns wouldn probably be 45-0 if he was fighting today… would absolutely smash all of todays opposition in and around his weight class !!! Absolute legend

[@detroit601]

I’m talking about smashing all these new punks 🤦🏾‍♂️🤦🏾‍♂️

[@daveyboy_]

Steward said if only he had better balance he would have been the best of the Four Kings

[@phoenixrison9883]

THAT'S BULLSHIT!!!

[@martinedwards4522]

motor city cobra was a bad mofoh

[@Ispeakthetruthify]

@@daveyboy_ There was nothing wrong with Tommy's balance, and his base and foot placement was very good. It was Tommy's chin, and sometimes his stamina that betrayed him.

[@TheNYCGoldenGlover]

Detroit and *KRONK* gym's finest, Tommy Hearns. By far the most underrated of that late 70s/80's Welter/Middleweight crop of four, which is unfortunate. My favorite fighter, tall, lean and the best straight right in the game Happy Birthday Hitman

[@IQscan51]

I think he was the best of the crop of four if he had a better chin.

[@DudeSilad]

Don't know if he was underated. Think he was recognised as being a true legend.

[@MrWeliz]

Same right that he demolished Pipino Cuevas with.

[@TheNYCGoldenGlover]

@@MrWeliz GREAT FIGHT. That was Tommy's coming out party as he had like a 95% KO percentage and was fighting at home in the Joe Louis arena, against one of the all time Mexican greats, Pipino. Pipino had no answer. Prime Tommy. Long reach, set up with the extended left before just f*cking crushing Pipino with a monster straight right. Vintage Hitman. So damn good

[@TheNYCGoldenGlover]

@@DudeSilad Him and Hagler were always the poor men of that era. Sugar Ray was the Golden Boy and Manos de Pierda was unstoppable villian force. Tommy to this day never gets the credit he deserves. On modern bullshit lists he often doesnt make the cut as a top 10 middleweight and is usually around 10 to 20 in welterweight. He fought too long and took a few loses at the end, most notably to Iran Barkley, but if fighting past your prime and losing is an issue, why is Ray Robinson still always named the GOAT

[@acroyerx1193]

Interesting fact: This throwback was put up to celebrate Tommy Hearns' birthday, but Roberto Duran's birthday is June 16, 1951. This fight took place June 15, 1984, which means that Duran was on the receiving end of one of the most vicious one punch knockouts in boxing history the day BEFORE his own birthday.

[@VictorDiaz-xt6wm]

YES VERY SAD FOR DURAN

[@eggieoffo2590]

That was a birthday gift.

[@goognamgoognw6637]

i tend to think that Roberto Duran moved up too many weight class categories. I don't see the point of him fighting Hearns. Hearns has the top body of a heavy weight and the skinny long legs to keep weight still light enough that he could fight in the "wrong" weight category.

[@bajaborracho9139]

Roberto Duran was known for fighting on his birthday. I only know that because I have the same birthday as Duran and my brother Pat Lawlor fought Duran three times beating him once in Vegas in 1991.

[@manuginobilisbaldspot424]

Tommy knocked him in to the 16th lmao

[@regannicholas7959]

The right hand was on a different level .. Killer punch

[@davidburgoyne9166]

My grandfather and I used to love to watch him fight....ahead of his time...all time legend

[@brooklynmack4503]

That was a massacre, and the last punch gives me chills every time I watch it. Duran had no shortage of heart though

[@jkrasney1]

Agreed - You could hear the right hand land on Duran's chin. Frankly, I am stunned Duran got up and could walk, after such a destructive punch 👊 thrown and connected by Thomas Hearns. Wow -

[@6400az]

@@jkrasney1 Correct.That Duran recovered shortly after is hard to believe. This was a " bring the stretcher type of punch"

[@tommyrq180]

Well, no shortage of heart compared to a man on the street. But Duran’s “no mas” fight will forever associate him with a lack of heart. In this fight, heart had nothing to do with it. He couldn’t show heart or lack of it because he got bombed. The last punch was nuclear, but the two body shots causing the second knockdown were so violent. One of the most dominant, devastating championship fights ever.

[@michaeldelahunty2440]

Same ,lucky it did not kill him, what about that body shot the lifted him

[@IronheartvsMiles]

no mas

[@bergkampmagoo5964]

Thomas Hearns is / was the greatest prize fighter I’ve ever seen . He was magnificent . My boxing idol . Love you , Tommy .

[@CRISTIAN6011]

Hagler was the best, but also Hearns is a very good puncher.

[@woodfreak814]

I can watch this time and time again. That last knockout punch from the hit man was awsome.

[@tennbjj9511]

I played this clip at 1/4 speed and Tommy's right hand is still just a BLUR. The setup of the double tap to the body then the head, tick tick BOOM. A thing of beauty and terror. Total respect to Duran, that punch kills most mortal men

[@hestonpfheffer1299]

Yes the body tap to lower the guard.,,then the pain

[@nagone11]

Tommy set that up perfectly but it was almost like instinct...that punch was so fast I couldn't see it..truly scary.

[@sudorights]

It’s a blur because of camera capability at the time not the speed of the punch. 😊

[@nagone11]

@@sudorights wtf are you talking about lol..Duran didn't even see it! Camera capability..🤣🤣

[@fuyu5979]

Happy Birthday Hitman Tommy Hearns ! Thanks for all those years of your FANTASTIC fights. Awesome ! Kudos for your vid. Anticipating your next one.

[@HFH-Official]

Credit to Duran, a man that feared NO ONE... and fought all the best of his era.

[@giantsquid8256]

credit to Duran who Hearns beat up real bad and who quit against SRL but no credit to Hearns who gave him the beatdown of his life? wow .

[@jakedonnely4094]

@@giantsquid8256 durans record speaks for itself he beat leonard in first fight blew up to a ballon and had to lose loads of weight to quick for the rematch hearns no exuses though but duran is legend for a reason all four kings were awesome

[@michaelstevan9907]

Que cáscara la de DURAN, nunca le podría ganar a HEARN? Demasiada diferencia de tamaño, alcance y pegada. Fue un absoluto atrevimiento , que casi le cuesta la vida a este señor desequilibrado !

[@jakedonnely4094]

@@michaelstevan9907 ?

[@cosmealopez6991]

@@giantsquid8256 Duran then beat the guy that almost killed hearns twice and everyone but haters and ignorants know about the no mas fiasco.

[@robertmikolon5710]

Hearns was a monster. Poor Durand who was a great fighter never stood a chance a complete mismatch.

[@sharvilkala192]

One of the most beautiful set ups of the over hand right I've ever seen. Feint with jabs and boom out of nowhere

[@ryanskalsky8262]

If I was old enough to watch at the time, I think Hearns would've been my fav of the 4, seems like just a killer. Even the fights he lost were incredible, the war of course, vs SRL as well.

[@howarddavid31]

Everyone is talking about Thomas Hearns right hand power shot but it is his left jab that should be praised. I’ve never seen anyone set up that power right hand so perfectly.

[@armandop9082]

Duran being able to fight on after that brutal ko shows his greatness, that was a career ending knockout and Duran fought on and beat Barkley later on .

[@carlfreeman6687]

I grew up in this era. Hearns was always my favorite. The speed of the punches in this is unbelievable...truly a special era of boxing.

[@paulcolville5972]

Hearns was robbed against Leonard.

[@carlfreeman6687]

@@paulcolville5972 agreed.

[@mkomediaproductionswalter2154]

My guy was Sugar Ray Leonard

[@crashstitches79]

This is peak Hearns. Just look at him. Shredded, lightning-quick, that atomic right hand. He breezed through one of the toughest fighters in history like Duran was an annoying fly. WHat a performance.

[@philb.1502]

Arguably Hearns' greatest performance against a Hall of Fame fighter in Duran. Nobody in boxing history would have beaten THIS Hearns! Straight KILLA!!

[@boxingsbest5829]

Duran was long past his prime. Duran was an original Light Weight king. Middle Weight is far beyond his boxing abilities .

[@jskypercussion]

Tony Zale and Marcel Cerdan would have destroyed Hearns.

[@philb.1502]

@@jskypercussion Before my time

[@karlinwilliamson9329]

@@boxingsbest5829 no sir, just before this he fought Hagler. He was still a prime fighter

[@winstondurden4427]

I agree with you. This Hearns was a world destroyer. I think they were worried about Duran and the Kronk gym put on a perfect camp. This version of Hearns could have challenged anyone in history at that weight.

[@tigreblanco7170]

Espectacular Tommy Hearns, tenía potencia, velocidad, técnica, reflejos, lo tenia todo, uno de los mejores boxeadores de la historia y junto a Sugar Ray Leonard y la 1 etapa de Mike Tyson ( a los 20 años) mis 3 boxeadores favoritos… ( Sin desmerecer a otros como Mohamed Ali, Marvin Hagler, Frazier, etc que eran legendarios)

[@ildajaramillo3618]

Durán. Se colo. Ahí viendo. Sido peso gallo 4.años.se.corona campeón en. 5 categoría. 135.libras y subió. 5 categorías más. 140 147 154 160 168. ganó. 3.titulos.y.mas.y.un.titulo de. las. 168.de.una Federación no. Muy conocida

[@johnmooney9444]

Two of the best light welterweight ever. It was a delight to have witnessed their distinguished careers. And they were both men of honor, worthy of respect.

[@RyanMclain]

Hearns never fought at 140. This one was contested at 154 I believe.

[@harrycallahan9143]

5:42 One of the most devastating punches I have ever seen thrown, the snap in it is incredible.

[@randomfool5000]

@ThAnksGiviNG TiME you gonna elaborate?

[@regretfully77]

@ThAnksGiviNG TiME ….. no…. Julian Jackson…

[@silk3778]

Death Punch

[@nagone11]

Watching this fight again...Hearns could have actually killed Duran with that punch.

[@jnike4230]

Holie shit it look liked he broke his neck damn

[@georgem2046]

Hearns best victory of his career. He was made for Duran. Roberto didn’t look confident at all while Tommy was full of confidence.

[@farting505]

One of the most brutal KO finishes from a deadly KO artist against one of the greatest boxer and KO artist himself. These two were the best of the best. How Duran survived that KO in r2 is unbelievable. That punch could kill a man.

[@ironleatherwood1357]

I met Thomas just outside of Detroit years ago. He was very gracious to me and he called Stewart with me. My mother had some business dealings with him and we all had a big laugh.

[@conrad98gtp]

It's crazy how Duran's corner guys were picking him up to his feet while he's still basically out, rather than let him lay there a second. Different times. I remember watching all of the great fights of this era live on TV. It was always an event. Miss those times!

[@nagone11]

His corner were experienced pros, no need for a count, they knew the deal immediately..

[@ninjackunited6609]

THAT KNOCKOUT PUNCH WAS FELT THROUGH THE TELEVISION....DAMN.

[@rell5049]

I’m 38 years old and this is my first time seeing this fight, my god Hitman Hearns was smooth in that ring