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an uphill climb virgil Hill might have a light heavyweight belt, but the challenger (Thomas Hearns) has the respect Hill covets

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From: The Boston Globe
Date: 19910601
Author:Ron Borges, Globe Staff

LAS VEGAS -- Virgil Hill sits in his living room today breathing slowly, knowing the road he will walk Monday night will lead him into a hot cauldron of sweat and leather shared with someone called "The Hit Man."

It is not a place you would go by choice.

That is true even for the undefeated World Boxing Association light heavyweight champion, winner of 30 fights, including 10 title defenses. Virgil Hill has no choice in this, for he must go to Caesars Palace to meet The Hit Man to gain a most elusive thing. He must do this to gain RESPECT.

This road he will walk didn't begin at the door of his ...

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