Statements (48)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
boxing match
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| gptkbp:attendance |
15,000
|
| gptkbp:battle |
both fighters had impressive records prior to the fight
|
| gptkbp:broadcasts |
gptkb:HBO
|
| gptkbp:caliber |
12
12 rounds |
| gptkbp:date |
June 12, 1989
|
| gptkbp:fanEvents |
highly anticipated rematch
|
| gptkbp:fightCard |
$10 million
|
| gptkbp:fightingStyle |
approximately 2 hours
professional boxing discussed in boxing circles for years tactical boxing analyzed for technical skills 12 rounds of boxing Hearns_known_for_power_and_reach Leonard_known_for_speed_and_technique |
| gptkbp:hasFeature |
September 16, 1981
Leonard_vs._Hearns_I Leonard_won_by_TKO |
| gptkbp:historicalContext |
part of the 1980s boxing boom
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| gptkbp:historicalEvent |
both fighters praised each other
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Leonard vs. Hearns II
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| gptkbp:impact |
influenced future super middleweight bouts
|
| gptkbp:is_a_promoter_of |
gptkb:Don_King
|
| gptkbp:judges |
gptkb:Dave_Moretti
gptkb:Art_Lurie gptkb:Chuck_Giampa |
| gptkbp:legacy |
considered a classic rivalry
remains a significant event in boxing history both_fighters_are_Hall_of_Famers. |
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Tropicana_Hotel_and_Casino
|
| gptkbp:notableFighter |
gptkb:Thomas_Hearns
gptkb:Sugar_Ray_Leonard |
| gptkbp:outcome |
Leonard_retained_title
|
| gptkbp:promotions |
intense media coverage
|
| gptkbp:referee |
gptkb:Richard_Steele
Richard_Steele_officiated_multiple_title_fights |
| gptkbp:result |
Leonard_won_by_unanimous_decision
|
| gptkbp:rival |
closure to their rivalry
|
| gptkbp:significance |
rematch of their 1981 fight
|
| gptkbp:title |
gptkb:WBC_Super_Middleweight_Championship
|
| gptkbp:UFCFightNight |
Hearns_also_continued_to_fight_after_this_match
Leonard_continued_to_fight_after_this_match |
| gptkbp:venue |
gptkb:Las_Vegas,_Nevada
|
| gptkbp:viewership |
millions of viewers
|
| gptkbp:weight |
168 lbs
super middleweight |