Marvin Hagler, The Thread.

Discussion in 'Classic Boxing Forum' started by George Crowcroft, Oct 27, 2019.


Who Beats a Prime Marvin Hagler?

  1. Harry Greb

    14 vote(s)
    24.1%

  2. Sugar Ray Robinson

    27 vote(s)
    46.6%

  3. Carlos Monzon

    25 vote(s)
    43.1%

  4. Bernard Hopkins

    11 vote(s)
    19.0%

  5. Bob Fitzsimmons

    4 vote(s)
    6.9%

  6. Jake LaMotta

    4 vote(s)
    6.9%

  7. Dick Tiger

    3 vote(s)
    5.2%

  8. Freddie Steele

    1 vote(s)
    1.7%

  9. Other?

    7 vote(s)
    12.1%

  10. None of the Above.

    14 vote(s)
    24.1%
Multiple votes are allowed.
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  1. TheEliteMaster100

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    Tiger and Monzon would've nullified Duran's infighting whereas Hagler showed too much respect. Tiger and Monzon would've toyed with Mugabi but Hagler went war with him.

    How would have Hagler fared in that great middleweight era of the 50's to mid 60's? Perhaps a contender to be honest.
     
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  2. Seamus

    Seamus Proud Kulak Full Member

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    Roy Jones, Jr.
     
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    ETM I thought I did enough to win. Full Member

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  4. JohnThomas1

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    Hagler not only nullified Duran's infighting but he bested him in there. Duran was forced to fight on the outside then, much of it safety first. Hagler could have forced him more at various times for sure.

    Hagler was well worn and past peak by the time he fought Mugabi. He would have beaten him easily just a few years prior.
     
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  5. Man_Machine

    Man_Machine Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    ^^Too true!!
     
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  6. christpuncher

    christpuncher Active Member banned Full Member

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    Quite surprised by so many votes for Robinson and others. Hagler is at least top 3 middleweight of all time.. He could box , he could brawl, he had arguably the best chin of any fighter in any weight class. Do people base this on Leonard beating him?
     
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  7. salsanchezfan

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    A really tough guy with speed, movement and combinations. Like Leonard or Monroe. I think Robinson is overrated at 160 by some, but his style and toughness are real trouble for Hagler.
     
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  8. christpuncher

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    I actually agree with you but If I had to bet on the winner it would still be Hagler at their respective 160 bests.
     
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  9. BCS8

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    I wouldn't bet on any MW in history to beat MMH. Sure, many could, but there's a big difference between would and could.
     
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  10. JackSilver

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    Yeah, Jones deserve to be at the very least be put on the list of choices.
     
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  11. George Crowcroft

    George Crowcroft He Who Saw The Deep Full Member

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    It was my top 9 minus Hagler
     
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  12. JackSilver

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    Yeah well, I voted Jones in the other option anyway and also Monzon.
     
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  13. PernellSweetPea

    PernellSweetPea Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Marvin was a great fighter. Not many guys could beat him in range and take the pressure of his strength and switching style and good counterpunching and 75 inch jab. He had weaknesses. He was quick, but not what some would say a fast fighter, which was another flaw. I think Marvin's problem at times was he was a bit robotic, which is how Leonard beat him. The Hearns fight was a great style for him since he fought more out of his robotic style and just went to war. It was different. And it was his most impressive fight. A fight where he fought a brawl.
     
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  14. christpuncher

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    No way Hopkins is above Jones
     
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  15. George Crowcroft

    George Crowcroft He Who Saw The Deep Full Member

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    What did Jones do at MW that equates to 20 title defences?
     
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