Rockin' at the Palace

[Rockin']

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The Palace of Auburn Hills had a very nice turn out Friday night to view the skills of one of the most exciting fighters in recent history. Joe Donofrio, promoter, headlined his card with Thomas Hearns as the main attraction.

Hearns did win the bout, as most expected, but looked very lackluster and old in stopping Shanon Landberg in the 10th round. To me it is obvious that Hearns will be hurt if he was to step into the ring with a world class fighter. But the crowd that viewed the fight from the Palace audience were mesmorized in dreams of the past as they watched Hearns older body try to imitate the body of his youth.

The opponent was one from Wisconsin, a hand picked resume and a fairly good record of 64-10. To the common fan this would appear to be a possibly tough fight for Hearns. But once the bell sounded to begin the battle it was clear that this opponent lacked in the skill department almost as much as Hearns is elevated in the age department.

It was still so sweet to watch Hearns orchestrate his jab and movement. It was equally as pleasing as Hearns stepped up dropping that classic Kronk one-two on Landberg. It was a sweet site, but on the same token it seemed to all be happening in slow motion. It was indeed Hearns belting his shots against Landbergs face, but at the same time it was not Hearns at all. His muscles and mind remembering what is supposed to happen next, his eyes picking up ques just that split second to late, his best fighting days behind him.

On the undercard I was thouroughly impressed. Joe Donefrio offered competitive fights for the most part and displayed some extreme talent on the under card. By far, the most impressive fighter on the card was one Tyrone "Young Gun" Brunson, Philadelphia. After a succdesfull amatuer career of 90 fights Brunson turned professional and has been perfect the whole way through. Brunson made quick work of his opponent and looked stolid in doing so. This is my second viewing of Brunson and let me tell you, this kid is the real thing. I am certain you will be hearing plenty more about him in the future.

Rockin'

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