Who was the most exciting fighter out of the Fab 4: Leonard, Duran, Hearns, or Hagler?

For the purists Duran and possibly Hagler.
For the masses probably Hearns and Leonard.

 

Hearns

 

Hearns easily.

 

I think it was Hearns for everyone.

 

Tommy ,followed by Hagler then Duran .

 

Hearns. Could you imagine him today or 10 years ago. Mayweather would never fight him. Pacquiao might, but he'd lose.

Then Leonard.

Duran much better at lightweight.

Hagler to me was uneven in terms of excitement.

 

Exciting for me would be Duran,maybe Hearns next, but I loved all these guys.

 

I'd give the nod to Duran - at his peak he was absolutely ferocious, like a living Tasmanian Devil. His boxing was a reflection of his emotions ...

Hearns was just so damn strong and quick, and could KO anyone at any given moment, I'd place him second.

Leonard was almost a little too polished, as much of a showman as boxer - kind of fun to watch, but again it was like watching a show.

Hagler was as gifted as anyone and fought like a stoic - fierce and unrelenting - but maybe not the most exciting fighter to watch. That takes nothing away from his skills, just a subjective perception ...

Just my .02, YMMV -

spt

 

Hearns

 

Hitman Hearns.
All of them were pretty entertaining however.

 

Hearns for sure. All of his fights are watchable.

 

Hearns but there were two versions. The brilliant boxer who out pointed Benitez , Virgil Hill and out boxed Sugar Ray Leonard for 12 rds or the ko at all cost version who slugged it out with Hagler , Iran Barkley and Juan Roldan . This version didn't win every time but he left nothing in the ring.

 

Good stuff. I like your description of Duran as a Tasmanian Devil in the ring. That is exactly what my uncle and I called him back in the late 70s. Non stop motion, pressure, crazy, enjoyed inflicting pain.

 

For most exciting I'd go with hearns not only for his explosive power n speed but there is always the threat of him getting hurt or knocked down or out.

IMO hagler is least exciting, as he could be relentless but also could be calculated and box a very conventional fight.
He's prob IMO the best skilled technical out of the four.