Thomas Hearns Needs To Retire...

of course he should, boxing is one of the most demanding sports in earth. There should be age limit in boxing and pro boxing needs it much more than amateur boxing. In Hearns case he shouldn't be allowed fight anyway, he is certainly damaged, look how he speeks etc.

As long as hearns fights journeyman bums i think he is at no greater risk in general than any of the other fighters. Of course his long term health becomes an issue based on his advanced age and all. It would be sad to see such a great fighter as Hearns have some horrible end to his career because he couldn't stay away, lets hope this comeback fling is just that!

you need to retire that haircut son

The better question is why should I care? This isn't some crippled old man who needs a walker to get around. He's still in fine shape and probably could kick any of the poster's on this board's ass. If he looked like a bum or looked in trouble, then by all means I'd encourage him to hang them up. But if he's still in fine health, who am I to tell somebody they should stop doing what they love? just wanted to say that the hit man could noy whoop my ass

Ali didn't fight until he was 50 man. 41 wasn't it hun :)

That's what people said about Foreman at 45 too ;) Add into that the fact that Foreman could still speak when he came out of retirement. "Nooow, uhh jes' whanna sey , uhm ghanna bhi teh chiampun ohf tuh wharld aghain..." That's what Tommy Hearns sounds like. He needs to retire before he ends up worse.

What hurts Hearns is that although he had world class skills and a world class right hand, he has never had world class legs or a world class chin. If his chin was susceptible as a young man, I can only imagine the kind of hurt that could be laid on him now. Ring legends need to be sitting ringside with the pretty ladies and getting some props from the color commentators on TV, they don't need to be racking up medical bills.

it doesent get any more mediocre than fighting a middleweight who hasnt fought in 3 years at cruiserweight. plus it should be noted, the guy who hearns is fighting has to his credit a victory over the famous-on-this-forum pro loser reggie strickland

Hearns has had 1 fight in 6 years. Foreman had great defense... but did you see him in the Moorer fight? He was getting bombed on non-stop practically. You are correct though, I said things are different in each case. I agree that Foreman could still fight, and I agree that Hearns could still fight. I don't think he'll be able to obtain a belt, and I hope he doesn't try... but if he continues to fight mediocre opponents I'm all for it then. Agreed-mediocre yes Championship calibre-NO=death

Hearns has had 1 fight in 6 years. Foreman had great defense... but did you see him in the Moorer fight? He was getting bombed on non-stop practically. You are correct though, I said things are different in each case. I agree that Foreman could still fight, and I agree that Hearns could still fight. I don't think he'll be able to obtain a belt, and I hope he doesn't try... but if he continues to fight mediocre opponents I'm all for it then.

That's what people said about Foreman at 45 too ;) Don't forget though, Foreman has never taken punishment like Hearns had prior to winning the title... Foreman also had a 10 year retirement...

That's what people said about Foreman at 45 too ;) True,but like you previously said that's a whole different deal.Plus Foreman has probably the best defense of any heavyweight out there still.And the fact He hits like a train helps.

Seriously dirt,Any of these guys that hold belts even the chump belts would lay serious wood on hearns. That's what people said about Foreman at 45 too ;)

Seriously dirt,Any of these guys that hold belts even the chump belts would lay serious wood on hearns.

Depends upon what fighting weight he tries to go for. Doubtful in any weight class... there are plenty of shitty belts out there to be won. Best of luck to Tommy.

I just read in an interview with Hearns that his "ultimate goal is to win a championship" again. Thats not a good thing... That right there shows me he's insane,retire!

I just read in an interview with Hearns that his "ultimate goal is to win a championship" again. Thats not a good thing...

I see where Dirt E Gomez is coming from...but I stand by my opinion.

Well Evander is still in great shape does that mean he should still keep fighting? Evander is in a weight class where damage can be sustained much easier. He's also still attempting to fight dangerous opponents along with losing his last 3 fights. Also, the fact that Holyfield can't fight in America because of this should be proof enough that the powers that be feel confident in Hearn's health, as opposed to Holyfield's.

The better question is why should I care? This isn't some crippled old man who needs a walker to get around. He's still in fine shape and probably could kick any of the poster's on this board's ass. If he looked like a bum or looked in trouble, then by all means I'd encourage him to hang them up. But if he's still in fine health, who am I to tell somebody they should stop doing what they love? Well Evander is still in great shape does that mean he should still keep fighting?