18 of the best nicknames in boxing history

‘The Greatest,’ “Smokin’ and Sugar Ray are simply a few of the best-known nicknames of boxers.

Thomas ‘The Hitman’ Hearns

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Thomas Hearns came out of Detroit and was one of the top fighters of his time. “The Hitman” won his first 32 fights before losing to Sugar Ray Leonard. Hearns wound up winning 61 of 67 bouts, 48 by KO.

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