Tommy Hearns

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What do you guy's think about a Felix Trinidad vs Tommy Hearns fight at 154 in their primes. Would have been an epic slug fest.

I don't see Trinidad as being great, at least not in the manner Hearns was, I think Trinidad would have suffered a devastating knockout early.

I respect the opinion of Hearns winning by knockout, but you dont consider Trinidad one of the greats? I think that is unfair, Trinidad is one of the greats. I think Hearns by late knockout but Trinidad would have damaged him also, especially with that suspect chin.

You must reread that post, it says not in the manner Hearns was, Hearns was electrifying to see live, and I followed his career from his pro debut right to the end, sadly to say it has not completely ended but it is over with now. I did not follow Trinidads career as closely, Just like all fighters 47 years old the reflexes are not their. His last 2 fights were sorry to see although he has won but he lays on the ropes and covers when he's attacked, Hearns is an all time great, I don't know if that can be said about Trinidad.

I read the post correctly and once again I disagree. Felix Trinidad should be mentioned with the likes of Hearns (even though I think Hearns would win if they faced off). Felix Trinidad has been the classic slugger of this generation, knocking anybody out who stood toe to toe with him. Everybody from this generation feared his punching power and after a while they realized to defeat him you simply can not slug with the guy. Hearns had better punching power than Tito even though Tito packs heavy power, Tito has a better chin, but the overall difference would be that Hearns could also be a great technical boxer if he wanted and Tito only knows one direction and thats forward. Either way they will both have their pictures in the Hall of Fame.

I agree they will both be in the Hall Of Fame someday, who knows when though seing you have to be retired 5 years to get in and Hearns is still fighting and Trinidad is talking about returning again.