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Hitman Jermall Charlo and Hitman Hearns, 154 Pound Champions
By Robert Brizel, Head Real Combat Media Boxing Correspondent
There are definite similarities between new International Boxing Federation World Super Welterweight champion Jermall ‘Hitman’ Charlo, and Thomas ‘Hitman’ Hearns, who held the World Boxing Council Super Welterweight title version of the 154 pound title back in the day. Both come forward with supreme pressure, have great jabs, great hooks, and great overhand leads and power shots.
Jermall Charlo knocks out K9 Bundrage at Foxwoods, September 12, 2015 Highlights https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GL6PkDP-42U
The meticulous and speedy direct way Hitman Charlo dropped Cornelius ‘K9’ Bundrage four times and knocked him out in the third round had more to do with consistency and accuracy than it did with simply power itself, all hallmarks and trademarks of the Hitman Hearns early start. Anybody who witnessed Hearns devastating finish of the likes of Pipino Cuevas, Roberto Duran and James Shuler knows Hearns was a closer. Charlo is also a closer. With praise for Bundrage, at age 42 he is no Floyd and his career is probably over.
Charlo is ready for the likes of Austin Trout, Erislandy Lara, Canelo Alvarez, Joshua Clottey, Vanes Martirosyan, Michele Soro, and the best in the 154 pound division in world titular contests. Charlo might try a transition title defense against an Alfredo Angulo, a Brian Rose, a Carlos Molina or a James Kirkland to get ready for ‘the big cannoli’ bouts.
If Hitman Charlo can master the 154 pound division in 36 months, big time paydays at 160 pounds will be readily available if he can do it. Hitman Hearns found the transition from 154 to 160 pounds difficult, unable to win a title at 160 pounds, losing to Marvelous Marvin Hagler and Iran Barkley at the higher weight, but definitely making his statement.
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