Hagler v McClellan at 160 - Who wins?

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  1. Smokin' Joe

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    I have a friend who's certain a prime G Man would have at least put Hagler on the mat, if not beaten him. As Hagler had one of the best chins in boxing history, I tend to disagree. How would you see this fight going if it were possible?
     
  2. El Bujia

    El Bujia Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Different classes of fighter entirely. Hagler would probably opt to box and counter G-Man at the outset, but eventually he'd probably start to break him down on the inside. Late stoppage.
     
  3. Thread Stealer

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    Hagler would likely outbox him and either win a clear UD or stop him in the latter rounds.
     
  4. Steenalized

    Steenalized Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Hagler clear UD, he has a good shot of stopping him too
     
  5. Ant68

    Ant68 Active Member Full Member

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    Hagler would stop Gman in the middle rounds I think, too relentless and accurate.
     
  6. elchivito

    elchivito master betty Full Member

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    Young Hagler or even the older Hagler that beat Hearns and should of at least gotten a draw with Leonard is too much in respect to McClellan. Hagler was literally a machine and had a good ring IQ too. He had a hell of a southpaw jab on the outside and if that didn't work prepare to get physical with one of the most physical fighters of all time. Unless McClellan decided to box, he ain't lasting the distance. Hagler TKO.
     
  7. Fighting Weight

    Fighting Weight Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Bad night for Gerald....his punches would just bounce off.

    We saw what happened at 168 v Benn when his punches bounced off, he folded in the later stages. No-one ever KO'd Hagler or even hurt him so this would go the same way only probably quicker. Hagler KO6.
     
  8. Boxed Ears

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    :lol: That makes me think of Howard Cosell sporadically bursting out "Haguhluh was hurt there!" during the second Antuofermo fight. I laughed every time Howard said it.
     
  9. atberry

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    Obviously depends if Hagler can withstand Gerald's hook to the body
     
  10. exumspate

    exumspate Well-Known Member Full Member

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    McClellan was one of my favorites but, I think Haggler takes this one...
     
  11. MAG1965

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    Hagler was too much for Gerald. Hagler is too much for most guys at 160 in middleweight history.
     
  12. himynameisbrett

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  13. artdawg

    artdawg Grammar butcher beeaTCH Full Member

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    I will never count out hagler for any fantasy match against power punches, look at mugabi and hearns
     
  14. Robney

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    Hagler easily has the chin to make it past the 5th round against McClellan, and after that it will be all Marvin. Doubt Gerald would make it to the end of the fight if it's over 12, and highly doubt it when it's over 15 rounds.
     
  15. Dr Gonzo

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    Hagler would school him