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Thomas Hearns (born October 18, 1958), aka "the
Hit Man" and "the Motor City Cobra", is a
professional boxer. 

Hearns was born in Memphis, Tennessee and began
his professional boxing career in Detroit,
Michigan under the tutelage of the legendary
Emanuel Steward in 1977, after posting a 155-8
amateur record.

Although Hearns was frequently overshadowed by the
likes of Sugar Ray Leonard and Marvelous Marvin
Hagler during his career, he became a superstar in
his own right,   eventually posting a 60-5-1 (46)
record, winning seven world championships in six
weight classes during his 22 year pro career.
During his career he beat such notables as Jose
Cuevas|Jose 'Pipino' Cuevas, Roberto Duran, Virgil
Hill, Michael Olajide, Dennis Bolton, Mark Medal
and Wilfredo Benitez.

Hearns won his first championship by KO'ing the
legendary Pipino Cuevas in the second round of
their fight in 1980. After defending the WBC
welterweight championship successfully three
times, he suffered his first career defeat at the
hands of Leonard in 1981. Four years later,
matched with Hagler, he was KO'ed in the third
round of a fight many observers called "the
greatest three rounds of boxing in history".

See also: Sugar Ray Leonard vs. Thomas Hearns

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