Who was the tallest opponent that Roberto Duran...

[Barn]

Hearns is 6'1 like Paul Williams is. In other words, 6'3.

4 inches apparently!



Although I've also heard people say Hagler was no more than 5ft8. (He's listed at 5ft9)

[The Surgeon]

4 inches apparently!



Although I've also heard people say Hagler was no more than 5ft8. (He's listed at 5ft9)

Also while we are talking false heights Mike Tyson is NEVER 5'11 never mind adding that cheeky 1/2 inch on! I towered him when i met him

[JAB5239]

4 inches apparently!



Although I've also heard people say Hagler was no more than 5ft8. (He's listed at 5ft9)

Im 5'10" and when I met Hagler I towered over him. He's about 5'7".

[Barn]

Im 5'10" and when I met Hagler I towered over him. He's about 5'7".

I never thought it would be hard for the measuring people to do it right.

There's many inaccuracies in listings.

[joseph5620]

Hearns is 6'1 like Paul Williams is. In other words, 6'3.

Yes, Emanuel Steward said they listed Heans at 6-1 because he had trouble getting fights 147 because of his height. If you watch Hearns against James Shuler and Virgil Hill(6-1, 6ft and a half) you can clearly see Hearns is taller by at least an inch or two.

[Scott9945]

I never thought it would be hard for the measuring people to do it right.

There's many inaccuracies in listings.

More of a case of fibbing. The fighters (manger's, promoters, etc.) provide these stats. And they're not under oath either. Short fighters often have lied about their height the same way that Tom Cruise does.

[joseph5620]

More of a case of fibbing. The fighters (manger's, promoters, etc.) provide these stats. And they're not under oath either. Short fighters often have lied about their height the same way that Tom Cruise does.

Scott, I saw Tom Cruise in Westwood and couldn't believe how short he was.

[Barn]

More of a case of fibbing. The fighters (manger's, promoters, etc.) provide these stats. And they're not under oath either. Short fighters often have lied about their height the same way that Tom Cruise does.

Oh, I just assumed they would have got official measurements somewhere along the line.

[Scott9945]

Oh, I just assumed they would have got official measurements somewhere along the line.

The reality is the only official stat is the weight. I don't believe most commissions measure for height or reach.

[TBear]

I remember Zefferino Gonzales was real tall but I doubt he was as big as Hearns and Barkley.