HBO Legenday Nights: Hagler vs Hearns

robpalmer135 · 04-28-2010, 06:28 AM

With it being the anniversary of one of the greatest fights off all time, thought it would good to do a book club style thread where we watch the fight and the Legendary Nights documentary.

[ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N_elEbMHo9U&feature=PlayList&p=42C7116BDBFE6AD7&playnext_from=PL&playnext=1&index=6[/ame]

[ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iDeUgLhIA4U&feature=related[/ame]

[ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WB7oN4ORkHg&feature=related[/ame]

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Haglers barber · 04-28-2010, 07:14 AM

That whole series is brilliant my favourite being Taylor v Chavez which is really poignant when you see the state of Taylor now

lusop · 04-28-2010, 07:15 AM

brilliant.. enjoyed that.

Flea Man · 04-28-2010, 08:43 AM

I actually think the fight is overrated.

1st round: One of the greatest rounds ever.

2nd round dies down a bit.

Hagler takes Hearns out in the 3rd.

Amazing to think a super fight could be so explosive, but knowing what we do of Haglers chin and Hearns suspect durability (at times, he was full of heart) I think it was more of a case of 'you had to be there'.

Only my opinion, too of my favourite fighters as well, but never really a winnable fight for Hearns IMO.

GazOC · 04-28-2010, 08:46 AM

I've made quite a few posts saying this fight is overated. Bar the cut the fight is effectively over after 90 seconds.

After the end of the 1st its just a walk down job for Hagler with a bit of suspense added due to Steele calling "time" to look at Haglers cut.

Thats not to say its not a great fight, just not the Top 3 fight of All Time that a lot of people make it.

Flea Man · 04-28-2010, 08:47 AM

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Originally Posted by GazOC

I've made quite a few posts saying this fight is overated. Bar the cut the fight is effectively over after 90 seconds.

After the end of the 1st its just a walk down job for Hagler with a bit of suspense added due to Steele calling "time" to look at Haglers cut.

Thats not to say its not a great fight, just not the Top 3 fight of All Time that a lot of people make it.

Phew. Thought for a second I might get flamed off the board

GazOC · 04-28-2010, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by fleaman

Phew. Thought for a second I might get flamed off the board

Its got me in a few rucks mate!!

Flea Man · 04-28-2010, 08:56 AM

I can imagine but I'd say Moon-Konadu 1 is a better fight. And that ain't in my top 20.

Beeston Brawler · 04-28-2010, 08:59 AM

I like the Tyson vs Douglas one.... and also Bowe vs Golota/Holyfield pair.

Not quite sure where Rock Newman came from, but he's certainly not from this planet

Flea Man · 04-28-2010, 09:02 AM

The Bowe/Holyfield is my fave..........Arguello/Pryor is a good one too.

robpalmer135 · 04-28-2010, 09:08 AM

i think its down to the face it was a "Mega Fight" that lived up to the hype. they so rarley do. same in all sports. how often is the FA cup final a good match?? when you get to the top of any sport the level is so high that big fights will be tense affairs rather than thrillers.

theuppercut · 04-28-2010, 09:10 AM

I wish they'd bring Legendary Nights back. With the success of HBO's 24/7 series I thought would capitalise on it by bringing it back.

So many fights to choose from.

GazOC · 04-28-2010, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by theuppercut

I wish they'd bring Legendary Nights back. With the success of HBO I thought would capitalise on it by bringing it back.

So many fights to choose from.

Now theres an idea for a thread right there!!

theuppercut · 04-28-2010, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by GazOC

Now theres an idea for a thread right there!!

On you go then Gaz. Pick up the baton and go with it.

nip102 · 04-28-2010, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Beeston Brawler

I like the Tyson vs Douglas one.... and also Bowe vs Golota/Holyfield pair.

Not quite sure where Rock Newman came from, but he's certainly not from this planet

what happened to rock

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robpalmer135 Rage Rage East Side VIP Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: North London Posts: 14,383 vCash: 75	HBO Legenday Nights: Hagler vs Hearns With it being the anniversary of one of the greatest fights off all time, thought it would good to do a book club style thread where we watch the fight and the Legendary Nights documentary. [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N_elEbMHo9U&feature=PlayList&p=42C7116BDBFE6AD7&playnext_from=PL&playnext=1&index=6[/ame] [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iDeUgLhIA4U&feature=related[/ame] [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WB7oN4ORkHg&feature=related[/ame] [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dviNeE-j3kI[/ame]
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04-28-2010, 07:14 AM	#2
Haglers barber newbie Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 26 vCash: 1000	Re: HBO Legenday Nights: Hagler vs Hearns That whole series is brilliant my favourite being Taylor v Chavez which is really poignant when you see the state of Taylor now
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04-28-2010, 07:15 AM	#3
lusop Journeyman ESB Jr Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: dagenham Posts: 202 vCash: 500	Re: HBO Legenday Nights: Hagler vs Hearns brilliant.. enjoyed that.
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04-28-2010, 08:43 AM	#4
Flea Man มวยสากล East Side VIP Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: @ferociousflea Posts: 44,064 vCash: 75	Re: HBO Legenday Nights: Hagler vs Hearns I actually think the fight is overrated. 1st round: One of the greatest rounds ever. 2nd round dies down a bit. Hagler takes Hearns out in the 3rd. Amazing to think a super fight could be so explosive, but knowing what we do of Haglers chin and Hearns suspect durability (at times, he was full of heart) I think it was more of a case of 'you had to be there'. Only my opinion, too of my favourite fighters as well, but never really a winnable fight for Hearns IMO.
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04-28-2010, 08:46 AM	#5
GazOC Guest Star for Team Taff East Side VIP Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: The Spion Kop Posts: 44,504 vCash: 1000	Re: HBO Legenday Nights: Hagler vs Hearns I've made quite a few posts saying this fight is overated. Bar the cut the fight is effectively over after 90 seconds. After the end of the 1st its just a walk down job for Hagler with a bit of suspense added due to Steele calling "time" to look at Haglers cut. Thats not to say its not a great fight, just not the Top 3 fight of All Time that a lot of people make it.
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04-28-2010, 08:56 AM	#8
Flea Man มวยสากล East Side VIP Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: @ferociousflea Posts: 44,064 vCash: 75	Re: HBO Legenday Nights: Hagler vs Hearns I can imagine but I'd say Moon-Konadu 1 is a better fight. And that ain't in my top 20.
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04-28-2010, 08:59 AM	#9
Beeston Brawler Comical Ali-egedly East Side VIP Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: trying to increase my overdraft.... Posts: 35,250 vCash: 75	Re: HBO Legenday Nights: Hagler vs Hearns I like the Tyson vs Douglas one.... and also Bowe vs Golota/Holyfield pair. Not quite sure where Rock Newman came from, but he's certainly not from this planet
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04-28-2010, 09:02 AM	#10
Flea Man มวยสากล East Side VIP Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: @ferociousflea Posts: 44,064 vCash: 75	Re: HBO Legenday Nights: Hagler vs Hearns The Bowe/Holyfield is my fave..........Arguello/Pryor is a good one too.
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04-28-2010, 09:08 AM	#11
robpalmer135 Rage Rage East Side VIP Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: North London Posts: 14,383 vCash: 75	Re: HBO Legenday Nights: Hagler vs Hearns i think its down to the face it was a "Mega Fight" that lived up to the hype. they so rarley do. same in all sports. how often is the FA cup final a good match?? when you get to the top of any sport the level is so high that big fights will be tense affairs rather than thrillers.
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04-28-2010, 09:10 AM	#12
theuppercut Blackpudding supper ESB Addict Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Beside my claymore Posts: 4,554 vCash: 1000	Re: HBO Legenday Nights: Hagler vs Hearns I wish they'd bring Legendary Nights back. With the success of HBO's 24/7 series I thought would capitalise on it by bringing it back. So many fights to choose from. Last edited by theuppercut; 04-28-2010 at 09:24 AM.
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