Dennis Andries vs Thomas Hearns

Thomas Hearns goes for revenge when he puts his WBC Light Heavyweight Championship on the line against IBF Super Middleweight Champion Iran Barkley in another great fight. Hearns starts well, landing the harder punches in the first few rounds and shaking Barkley up with a left hook in the third; however, he walks into a left hook from Barkley in the fourth that drops him flat on his back. Although Hearns beats the count and fights back admirably, he suffers a damaged nose in the seventh and is stunned by a left hook in the ninth. Both fighters leave it all on the table in the championship rounds, but it's Barkley who lifts the title and gets a second win over Hearns with a split decision.

Bombs Away: Thomas Hearns vs. Iran Barkley II

Iran Barkley shocks WBC Middleweight Champion Thomas Hearns in a wild three-round firefight. Hearns willingly trades bombs with the challenger from the opening bell; however, just when it appears that he has Barkley going with a series of crippling body shots, the challenger comes up with a right hand that freezes Hearns momentarily before sending him collapsing flat on his back. Hearns somehow manages to beat the count of Referee Richard Steele, but Barkley knocks him through the ropes with another right hand seconds later. This time, Steele stops the fight, completing a huge upset.

Dennis Andries vs Thomas Hearns

Bombs Away: Thomas Hearns vs. Iran Barkley II

Knockout Nite: Thomas Hearns vs. Iran Barkley I

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