I would have to say that if this fight were held today at welterweight, it would probably end up about the same as Leonard-Hearns first fight with Hearns turning boxer and making to the late rounds. I see Robinson coming on for the finisher while behind on points, probably round 11. Frankly I'd say Robinson the welterweight, because of his age and abilities below the age of 30 when he won the middleweight title, would better Hearns at any stage of Hearns game. If it weren't for the heat Robinson would have become light heavy champ in 1952.

That being said, Hearns as a middleweight versus Robinson after 1952 would have been a pick 'em fight especially after Sugar Ray came back in 1954. He had lost a step and was beginning to fade til after 1961 when he wasn't much more than a fringe contender. Just my thoughts, we''ll never know if I am right or wrong.