Joey Maxim vs Marvin Hagler

Joey excelled at absorbing punishment, and this matchup would give him ample opportunity to show off that particular skill.

 

Joey beat a young Floyd Patterson.

 

Fair enough. But to me that just underscores how absurd the idea that Floyd was or could have been some kind of ATG light heavyweight really is.

 

Maybe by today's standards, because all of today's heavyweights are fat and look like they have a daily regiment of steroids.

 

Not following you — talking about Floyd’s standing at 175, not heavyweight.

 

I understand.

 

Maxim went the distance with better fighters who were closer to his weight or better. I think he pulls out a decision win.

 

Cute !

 

Hard to say but I'm leaning towards Joey getting a split decision win. A fight where Hagler throws everything at Maxim but can't quite budge the big fella. Perhaps a little contested and not a popular decision at all.

 

That weight advantage against Maxim is gonna be hard for Hagler to overcome.

 

I simply do not like Hagler at 175,,,and his mangement didn't either. Could be a good fight though.

 

While I see a very good fight, Marvelous Marvin Hagler was satisfied at 160 lbs like another great Carlos Monzon was, neither had weight issues and knew their limitations. Sugar Ray Robinson in 1952 came close to lifting Joey Maxim's crown, but was overcome by the extreme heat. This fight would replicate that fight except for the issue with the heat. I think that the excess weight would be a factor, slowing down the Marvelous one. Maxim by a split decision.

 

After a long think i favor Hagler by decision.

 

Maxim by unanimous decision. Hagler would do nothing to him, too big.