Floyd Mayweather vs Thomas Hearns at 147lbs.

yes hearns will win this easily, ppl forget how big hearns was. that shoulder roll only works vs similar size or smaller fighters. hearns will punch over that shoulder with that extra leverage.

Hearns would win, height, reach, a superb jab, can box and has one punch KO power.

Floyd would never get past that jab and if a 39 year old mosley can land 2 right hands and buckle floyd's knees, i'd hate to think what hearns would do to him you cant outbox hearns /thread

Floyd would have to fight on the inside to win because on the outside Hearns would out range him badly. I don't think it is a foregone conclusion at 147 because Hearns could be had on the inside and Floyd is a pretty good inside fighter but I certainly understand why people feel Hearns would be a very tough task for Floyd. It would be interesting to see if Floyd could pull that off.

I reckon Hearns goes in as the favourite. I'd say it would most likely be a decision for hearns or a late TKO, because its much harder to KO a guy with good defense, a good chin and good conditioning early in the fight, but i do think it would be an early knockdown. Styles make fights and this is definitely the worst matchup possible Mayweather. That being said, I would not count out Mayweather because the guy adapts very well to his opponent. Hence it would be 80-20 or 70-30 in Hearns favour.

WHENEVER the "Who you think can beat Floyd?" question hits my ears...the FIRST fighter that comes to mind is Tommy Hearns.....I've ALWAYS felt if ANYBODY could OUTBOX Floyd....it has to be Tommy.....there's no doubt that Tommy would POSSIBLY stop him....but there's a reason why Floyd's defense is so great....and I think ppl have to give him more credit when it comes to that part of his game....KOing Floyd wouldn't be easy for NONE of the ATGs IMO....Tommy is a boxer whose NEVER been outboxed and packs one of the deadliest right hands EVER at 147...I would bet on him beating Floyd by a UD....8-4 or 9-3....something in that range :boxing:

Hearns KD FMJ at Rd 1 2x then fight will be stopped at Rd 5 mercily due FMJ unable to throw punches

Hearns's height and reach would be able to nullify Floyd's shoulder defense. Hearns would eventually, and probably very early, land that right hand with ease.

Hearns by KO in the midrounds.

hearns is one of a very select few who i think would have a chance of beating floyd, theres no way floys shoulder roll would be able to deal with hearns' right hand, no way, hed just punch straight through it. but to bet against floyd mayeather is a very stupid thing to do, he finds a way to win, hes the smartest fighter iver ever seen. id reluctantly say floyd by decision Hearns would have that height and reach advantage. So Hearns would be able to hit Floyd by going over his shoulder (roll). Therefore, Floyd would need to use his other more standard defensive style in which is not as effective for Floyd.

hearns is a bad, bad matchup for floyd. if mosely can land a clean right hand.... I agree, I can't think of a worse match up for Floyd.

hearns is a bad, bad matchup for floyd. if mosely can land a clean right hand....

I think this fight presents Floyd's toughest challenge. Hearns reach would give Floyd big trouble and it would be hard for Floyd to keep him at bay. IMO Hearns is a tougher fight for Floyd than Leonard. Personally, I think the most likely outcome of this fight is a Hearns late round KO. However, I give Floyd a small chance to win a decision. Thoughts? Hearns has the perfect style to beat Mayweather. He's got power, reach and most importantly; excellent boxing skills. Mayweather could hold his own, but i don't think he could win.

hearns by ko- early to mid. floyd takes too long to adjust

hearns is one of a very select few who i think would have a chance of beating floyd, theres no way floys shoulder roll would be able to deal with hearns' right hand, no way, hed just punch straight through it. but to bet against floyd mayeather is a very stupid thing to do, he finds a way to win, hes the smartest fighter iver ever seen. id reluctantly say floyd by decision