That Time When “Hands of Stone” Was Crushed: the 40-year anniversary of Hearns vs. Duran

Forty years ago today (June 15), Thomas Hearns scored one of the most stunning and destructive knockouts in boxing history at the expense of fellow legend Roberto Duran. Former Ring Magazine Editor-In-Chief and hall of famer Nigel Collins was there. This article is included in the current issue of The Ring, which can be read here or via the new app. 

IT’S BACK TO 1984 LAS VEGAS FOR A RINGSIDE VIEW OF THOMAS HEARNS VS. ROBERTO DURAN

From a certain angle, the Caesars Palace outdoor...