Hagler vs. Briscoe

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  1. laxpdx

    laxpdx Boxing Addict Full Member

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    If young MW champ Marvin encountered Bennie when he was "baddest"....
     
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    GPater11093 Barry Full Member

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    i think hagler would have had far too much for him even when he was young champ

    i think he could have out boxed him on the back foot
     
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  3. la-califa

    la-califa Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Actually Hagler fought and defeated Bennie, Before he won the Middleweight Championship.
     
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  4. Russell

    Russell Loyal Member Full Member

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    Who knows, more then one other fighter from the Philly stable beat Marvin or drew with him.
     
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  5. la-califa

    la-califa Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Oh yes, Most definatly, For Marvin, The path to the Championship went through Philly...
     
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    Exactly. Hagler's lack of experience was the reason for his early losses, he simply hadn't come into his own, and was clearly pre-prime. By the time he won the title, he had hit his peak and was head and shoulders over most of the division, including the guys that had beaten him early on, and he proved it in dominant fashion in the rematches.
     
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