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The Thomas Hearns Story (Paperback) HR5U7VJAUNHP PDF ~ Hit Man: The Thomas Hearns Story (Paperback) Hit Man: Th e Th omas Hearns Story (Paperback) Filesize: 5.43 MB Reviews It in a single of my personal favorite pdf. It really is writter in basic words instead of hard to understand. Your daily life period will be transform as soon as you complete looking over this pdf. (Vena Sauer DDS) DISCLAIMER | DMCA 3XWBQUFILS86 Kindle \\ Hit Man: The Thomas Hearns Story (Paperback) HIT MAN: THE THOMAS HEARNS STORY (PAPERBACK) To download Hit Man: The Thomas Hearns Story (Paperback) PDF, you should refer to the web link under and save the ebook or gain access to additional information which are related to HIT MAN: THE THOMAS HEARNS STORY (PAPERBACK) book. MILO BOOKS, United Kingdom, 2010. Paperback. Condition: New. Language: English . Brand New Book. Thomas Hearns is one of the greatest fighters of all time. From his explosion onto the pro boxing scene with seventeen straight knockouts, he struck fear into opponents and awe into spectators. He featured in some of the most thrilling bouts ever and became the first champion to win six titles at dierent weights. He will forever be known by his chilling nickname: Hit Man. Growing up in the urban wasteland of inner-city Detroit, Hearns learned to defend himself at the notorious Kronk gym. There he came under the tutelage of master trainer Emanuel Steward, who turned him into the deadliest puncher in the game. From his destruction of Pipino Cuevas to his now-legendary fights with fellow greats Sugar Ray Leonard and Roberto Duran, Hearns carved out a reputation for skill, courage, and stunning power. His epic 1985 challenge against middleweight champion Marvin Hagler, billed as The War, has gone down as the most exciting three rounds in boxing history. Defeats only seemed to make Hearns stronger, and he achieved the extraordinary feat of winning titles in every weight category, from welterweight to cruiserweight. Lately he has devoted his energies to his promotions company, Hearns Entertainment, yet he still toys with the idea of winning one more belt. Hit Man delves inside this complex, charismatic character to present a compelling portrait of a modern sports legend. Brian Hughes is a boxing trainer and the author of numerous boxing biographies. His son, Damian Hughes, is a leadership consultant. Both live in Manchester, England. 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