Thomas Hearns vs Roberto Durán (1984)

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Thomas Hearns vs Roberto Durán (1984) was a famed WBC light middleweight title bout in which Hearns delivered a devastating second-round knockout, marking one of the most spectacular finishes in boxing history.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf professional boxing match
world title fight
billedAs The Showdown NERFINISHED
challengerEnteringBout Roberto Durán NERFINISHED
championEnteringBout Thomas Hearns NERFINISHED
city Las Vegas NERFINISHED
country United States of America
surface form: United States
date 1984-06-15
era 1980s boxing era
fighter1 Thomas Hearns NERFINISHED
fighter1Height 6 ft 1 in
fighter1Nationality American
fighter1Nickname The Hitman NERFINISHED
fighter1Reach 78 in
fighter1Stance orthodox
fighter2 Roberto Durán NERFINISHED
fighter2Height 5 ft 7 in
fighter2Nationality Panamanian
fighter2Nickname Hands of Stone NERFINISHED
Manos de Piedra NERFINISHED
fighter2Reach 67 in
fighter2Stance orthodox
fighter2StatusEnteringBout former lightweight champion
former middleweight champion
former welterweight champion
historicalSignificance cemented Thomas Hearns’ reputation as a devastating puncher
legacy often cited in highlight reels for brutal knockout
location Caesars Palace NERFINISHED
loser Roberto Durán NERFINISHED
methodOfVictory knockout
notableFor devastating second-round knockout
one of the most spectacular finishes in boxing history
partOf Four Kings era rivalries NERFINISHED
promoter Top Rank NERFINISHED
result Thomas Hearns defeated Roberto Durán by knockout
roundOfFinish 2
sanctioningBody World Boxing Council NERFINISHED
sport boxing
state Nevada
televisionNetworkUS HBO NERFINISHED
timeOfKnockoutRound 2:01
titleAtStake WBC light middleweight championship NERFINISHED
titleContested WBC light middleweight title NERFINISHED
venueType outdoor arena
weightClass light middleweight
weightLimit 154 lb
winner Thomas Hearns NERFINISHED
year 1984

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Thomas Hearns notableFight Thomas Hearns vs Roberto Durán (1984)