🥊 ON THIS DAY IN LAS VEGAS: “THE SHOWDOWN” the fight of the Year!

“🥊 ON THIS DAY IN LAS VEGAS: “THE SHOWDOWN” On September 16, 1981, two undefeated champions collided at Caesars Palace: Sugar Ray Leonard vs. Thomas “Hitman” Hearns for the undisputed welterweight championship. Hearns controlled much of the fight, but Leonard mounted a dramatic comeback, eventually stopping him in the 14th round. The legendary battle became known as “The Showdown” and was named Fight of the Year by The Ring. 45 years later, Leonard vs. Hearns remains one of the defining fights of boxing’s golden era — and it happened right here in Las Vegas. 🥊🔥 Vive Las Vegas — Your Local Insider #ViveLasVegas #SugarRayLeonard #ThomasHearns #Boxing #LasVegas”