Leonard vs. Hearns I

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:boxing_match
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Sugar_Ray_Leonard
gptkb:Leonard
gptkbp:broadcasts gptkb:musical_group
gptkbp:championship gptkb:WBC_welterweight_title
gptkbp:combatants 1 for Leonard
0 for Hearns
gptkbp:date September 16, 1981
gptkbp:famous_quote ' I gave it my all.'
' I knew I could win.'
gptkbp:fighting_style boxer-puncher
title fight
widely praised by critics
gptkbp:finale_date 14 rounds
strategic battle of speed vs. power
gptkbp:fought_in expressed disappointment in loss
expressed gratitude to fans
gptkbp:historical_significance considered one of the greatest fights in boxing history
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Leonard vs. Hearns I
gptkbp:impact increased popularity of welterweight division
gptkbp:is_attended_by 20,000 fans
gptkbp:is_promoted_by highly promoted event
gptkbp:judges Leonard ahead on points
gptkbp:legacy influenced future boxing matches
gptkbp:location gptkb:Caesars_Palace
gptkbp:notable_appearance Leonard's comeback in the later rounds
gptkbp:notable_fighter intense rivalry
30 wins, 1 loss
31 wins, 1 loss
32 wins, 0 losses
32 wins, 1 loss
continued to fight at higher weight classes
remained a top contender in boxing.
gptkbp:promoter gptkb:Don_King
gptkbp:referee gptkb:Richard_Steele
stopped fight due to Leonard's advantage
gptkbp:result Leonard won by TKO
gptkbp:rival gptkb:Leonard_vs._Hearns_II
gptkbp:rounds gptkb:14
14th round
gptkbp:significance first fight between Leonard and Hearns
gptkbp:tactics used reach and jab
used speed and footwork
gptkbp:weight 147 lbs
gptkbp:weight_class welterweight