Former Champion Thomas Hearns is planning a return to the ring for the first time in five years. The 46 year old Hearns (59-5-1 46 knockouts) will fight on the same card as his son, Ronald Hearns, 26 year old Middle-weight who is 6-0.

Money talks and no one walks. Maybe he was watching Mike finish up and thought he could do better.

I hate to see this. It's definitely not the same situation as Forman's come back. Oh and it sounds likes Iron Mikes retirement wasn't for long as well.

You know who's ex boxer son is going to make waves though in the future. Julio Cesar Chavez. Young Jr looks good, whilst he hasn't really been tested yet he looks impressive.

The "Hitman" was a terrific fighter in his prime.

The first round of his first fight with Marvin Hagler was possibly the greatest three minutes of boxing ever. It was certainly the greatest three minutes I've ever seen, and although I've pretty much given up on the "sport" since Muhammed Ali's retirement, I've been watching fights since 1960.

As I recall, though, Hearns was totally washed up by the time of his last fight, and seemed to be a little punch drunk besides. What idiotic boxing commission licensed him to fight again?

I hope he doesn't get hurt.

Old boxers can NEVER just walk away from the ring!
For whatever reasons....
Its sad!
and i speak as a keen boxing fan!

I think it's the same for most sports people and especially those who were extremely good at it. I would compare it a drug addiction. Imagine doing one thing great most of your life, being a fan favourite and performing infront of thousands and thousands of people regularly and then to suddenly stop. That feeling is irreplacable and many sports stars aren't prepared for life outside of sports. The same could even be said about the Rolling Stones and I bet that's the reason they carry on.

Yogi - You seen ITV have the Junior Witter fight? I don't think they've shown boxing for over 10 years.

And the Carl Froch fight too Turi
And Frank Warren is bringing his whole stable over to ITV from Sky too. Who would have thought it eh?
It's all good tho

You didn't happen to watch the incredible boring fights did you and I purposely stayed in to watch them. Absolute sham. I've seen both fighters fight before and have been highly impressive. Well done to ITV for getting the fight but then showing it on ITV2. :rolleyes: I nearly missed it because when I saw it wasn't on ITV I thought I must have my dates mixed up but then luckily I stumbled across it on ITV2 minutes before the first fight. And the commentary was terrible, absolutely disgusting. The Skelton/Williams fight will be watched on mute I think.

The Witter fight was a joke. Witter should have been making a mark and proving he deserves a go at the top people of the Welterweight division. He was completely frustrating switching stances and trying new things. He's a guy that believes his own hype and is trying to esablish himself as a legend first with his 'unique' (I use the term loosely because it's completely forced) style. Cotto, Mayweather, Hatten etc would eat him alive. He says 9 months until he gets a shot at those guys and he would have knocked out Tszyu. I can't see him doing it in the next 2 years at least.

And Carl Froch, the supposedly 'Hottest prospect in Boxing', also had a lacklustre performance. He's another not ready for the top guys in his division.

Yeah i did watch them...
Pretty dire stuff!
When i saw Froch was to fight Matt Barney (Rubble?) i groaned cos i have never seen Barney in a good fight..
We'll see how Khan goes Saturday & after that flick over to Sky & watch Hopkins vs Taylor!
That should all make for better viewing...i hope :p