International Boxing Hall of Famer Thomas Hearns originally nicknamed the "Motor City Cobra" and more famously "The Hitman" became the first boxer in history to win five world titles in five different divisions. When all the fists were done flying Hearns had won eight world titles in six different weight classes. Simply put he had staying power and an assortment of devastating combinations that he delivered to opponents early and often.

Born in Memphis Tennessee Hearns grew up in Detroit Michigan. As an amateur he compiled a 155-8 record and once he turned pro in 1977 ran off a string of 17 straight wins all by knockout. On August 2 1980 Hearns finally got his shot against reigning WBA Welterweight Champion Jose "Pipino" Cuevas. Carrying a 28-0 record into the ring Hearns stopped Cuevas in the second round by TKO. In 1981 Hearns the undefeated WBA Champion at 32-0 fought at Caesars Palace on Sept. 16 against current WBC Champion Sugar Ray Leonard. In a bout touted as "The Showdown" that would unify the World Welterweight Championship the two collided head on punch after punch until Leonard prevailed by TKO in the 14th round. This marked the Hitman's first professional defeat but "The Showdown" was voted "Fight of the Year" by Ring Magazine.

A year later Hearns moved up in weight and won the WBC Light Middleweight/Super Welterweight title (154 pounds) by defeating three-time world champion Wilfred Benitez by way of majority decision. He successfully defended the title four times including a second-round KO of Roberto Duran on June 15 1984 and won his second "Fighter of the Year" award from Ring Magazine. In 1985 while still the Light Middleweight champion Hearns ventured into the Middleweight division to challenge undisputed champion Marvin Hagler. Billed as "The War" this super bout took place at Caesars Palace on April 15. In what has often been referred to as the "three greatest rounds in boxing history" Hearns was able to stun Hagler soon after the opening bell but subsequently broke his own right hand in the first round. Less than two rounds later Hagler had knocked Hearns down. Although he managed to beat the count Hearns was clearly unable to continue and the referee stopped the fight.

Although he boxed much less frequently from the late 1980s on Hearns kept racking up titles including the WBO Super Middleweight title in 1988 the WBA Light Heavyweight crown in 1991 the World Boxing Union (WBU) Cruiserweight title in 1995 and finally the International Boxing Organization (IBO) Cruiserweight belt in 1999. In the end Hearns had an overall record of 61-5-1. He won 48 of his bouts by knockout.

Featured here is the official IBO Cruiserweight (200-lb.) title belt awarded to Tommy "The Hitman" Hearns following his 12-round unanimous decision victory over Nate Miller on April 10 1999 in Manchester U.K. It would be the last of Hearns' eight titles in his storied career. He lost his first defense of this IBO title to Uriah Grant one year later. The green genuine leather belt measures 48" long and the IBO-branded gold centerpiece is 6" by 7.5". Altogether the belt weighs 6.8 lbs. All 26 of the red and crystal faux gemstones are present. There are two 5" IBO gold-mirrored plates (blank) on either side of the buckle plus a smaller 2.5" IBO medallion on the far left end of the faux leather strap. The back of the belt has Velcro for fastening and a sheepskin-like padding for comfort. It comes in pristine condition essentially as-issued and problem-free from Tommy Hearns' personal collection.

Includes a Letter of Authenticity from Tommy "The Hitman" Hearns.