Tommy Hearns defends his world title against tough challenger James Kinchen, in Las Vegas. Kinchen puts his own title on the line, the NABF super middleweight title. Hearns finds a way to come through his difficult opponent, winning a majority decision. Analysts were divided similarly as to who they thought should have gotten the decision.

Thomas Hearns vs James Kinchen 

Alex Ramos vs James Kinchen

James Kinchen vs Buster Drayton

Christophe Tiozzo vs James Kinchen

James Kinchen vs Ernesto Magdaleno

James Kinchen vs Frank Minton II

James Kinchen vs Frank Minton

Kinchen down for a flash knockdown in round 8.

Iran Barkley vs James Kinchen 

James Kinchen vs Stacy McSwain

James Kinchen vs Marvin Mack