1983 Hagler v Leonard - Page 2

KO Boxing · 08-11-2007, 03:26 AM

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Originally Posted by sues2nd

Yeah....except for when they fought...

Leonard clearly won

Lampley · 08-11-2007, 03:32 AM

You have to reach back to 1980 or '81 to find the peak Hagler. And that version of Marvin -- or even the 1985 one, for that matter -- takes the fight to Leonard and beats him by clear decision.

I agree SRL will run and lose a lopsided decision before he allows himself to get KOd.

Illmatic · 08-11-2007, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by sues2nd

Yeah....except for when they fought...

Im pretty sure it was Hagler who couldnt land a damn thing when leonard was on the ropes and went on to cry about it for 20 years

Dave's Top Ten · 08-11-2007, 02:54 PM

Well, the punchstats show SRL only landed a handfull more punches throughout the fight so Marv must have landed something against those ropes. Leonard was so tenacious that it's hard to see him getting stopped in a fight in with Hagler even in '83. Can see him getting knocked down though and losing an exciting fight on points.

Thread Stealer · 08-13-2007, 01:33 PM

A great natural middleweight in/near his prime should beat a great natural welterweight in/near his prime.

I pick Hagler.

Thread Stealer · 08-13-2007, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Illmatic

Im pretty sure it was Hagler who couldnt land a damn thing when leonard was on the ropes and went on to cry about it for 20 years

Thread Stealer · 08-13-2007, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Assassin

Hagler was shot by the time that fight happend. You could see he was beginning to slip in the Hearns fight.

Hagler had been on the decline since about 1983-84 or so, but look at Leonard. He hadn't fought in 3 years, just once in 5 years, and most of his career was at welter and jr. middle.

PATSYS · 08-13-2007, 02:37 PM

In a normal sized ring, even the 1987 Hagler TKOs Leonard.

Thread Stealer · 08-13-2007, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Assassin

True, but Leonard never lost his athletic qualitys or speed.

Leonard's stamina wasn't the same. He got tired after a few rounds against Hagler, then had to get his 2nd wind back.

Sure he used his legs a lot, but Leonard's stamina in the late 70s and early 80s was pretty amazing. He even finished the 15th strong in Montreal after taking a murdering to the body from Duran.

Leonard was still very fast though, and it was pretty amazing how sharp he was after that sort of layoff.

08-11-2007, 03:32 AM	#17
Lampley Belt holder ESB Addict Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Chapel Hill, NC Posts: 3,762 vCash: 1000	Re: 1983 Hagler v Leonard You have to reach back to 1980 or '81 to find the peak Hagler. And that version of Marvin -- or even the 1985 one, for that matter -- takes the fight to Leonard and beats him by clear decision. I agree SRL will run and lose a lopsided decision before he allows himself to get KOd.
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08-11-2007, 02:54 PM	#19
Dave's Top Ten Contender ESB Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: NYC Posts: 579 vCash: 1000	Re: 1983 Hagler v Leonard Well, the punchstats show SRL only landed a handfull more punches throughout the fight so Marv must have landed something against those ropes. Leonard was so tenacious that it's hard to see him getting stopped in a fight in with Hagler even in '83. Can see him getting knocked down though and losing an exciting fight on points.
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08-13-2007, 01:33 PM	#20
Thread Stealer P4P King East Side VIP Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 16,470 vCash: 1000	Re: 1983 Hagler v Leonard A great natural middleweight in/near his prime should beat a great natural welterweight in/near his prime. I pick Hagler.
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08-13-2007, 02:37 PM	#23
PATSYS Champion East Side Guru Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 5,100 vCash: 75	Re: 1983 Hagler v Leonard In a normal sized ring, even the 1987 Hagler TKOs Leonard.
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