{"product_id":"hit-man-the-thomas-hearns-story-paperback","title":"Hit Man: The Thomas Hearns Story - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eBrian Hughes\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eDamian Hughes\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThomas 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 different weights. He will forever be known by his chilling nickname: Hit Man.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrowing 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDefeats 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. \u003ci\u003eHit Man\u003c\/i\u003e delves inside this complex, charismatic character to present a compelling portrait of a modern sports legend.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBrian Hughes\u003c\/b\u003e is a boxing trainer and the author of numerous boxing biographies. His son, \u003cb\u003eDamian Hughes\u003c\/b\u003e, is a leadership consultant. Both live in Manchester, England.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrian Hughes is a renowned boxing coach who has known Thomas Hearns since his teens. He is the author of numerous bestselling boxing and sports biographies. Damian Hughes, is founder of the consultancy www.liquidthinker.com and the author of several books on success and leadership.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 240\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.65 x 8.66 x 6.05 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 01, 2010\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51770045595936,"sku":"9781903854907","price":17.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/5349a4dbaf0ad032f1b5cc910dfc3cf5.webp?v=1780363172","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/hit-man-the-thomas-hearns-story-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}