Thomas Hearns Needs To Retire...

[2nd II none]

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.

[Tha Greatest]

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...

[Dirt E Gomez]

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.

[2nd II none]

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

[Hitman932]

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

[RiverCityMike]

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.

[mikey5time]

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.

[Boxclever]

Ali didn't fight until he was 50 man.

41 wasn't it hun

[run_for_your_effing_life]

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

[JDizzle79]

you need to retire that haircut son