Marvin Hagler vs Luis Rodriguez

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  1. Bronze Tiger

    Bronze Tiger Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Who wins this one at 160 15rds ?
     
  2. andrewe

    andrewe Ezekiel 33 banned Full Member

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    Hagler, obviously
     
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  3. Bronze Tiger

    Bronze Tiger Boxing Addict Full Member

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    this would not be an easy fight
     
  4. andrewe

    andrewe Ezekiel 33 banned Full Member

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    I think it would be for Hagler
     
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  5. George Crowcroft

    George Crowcroft He Who Saw The Deep Full Member

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    There's nothing obvious about this at all. Rodriguez is exactly what Hagler struggled with, an older Luis beat a better Briscoe with less trouble than Hagler did.
     
  6. ChrisJS

    ChrisJS Boxing Addict Full Member

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    It’s a tough fight but I fancy that Hagler can at least match Rodriguez’ jab and he’s stronger plus he may be able to slow down his activity by the middle rounds. The size edge gives Hagler a decided edge. Hagler by decision around 9-6 in rounds.

    Two of my favorites. Love both fighters. Rodriguez doesn’t seem to get credit for how good he performed at middleweight.
     
  7. salsanchezfan

    salsanchezfan Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    It's a style that Hagler didn't like, that's for sure. I think eventually Hagler's size and strength win out, but this no early night for him.
     
  8. mcvey

    mcvey VIP Member Full Member

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    Hagler decision
     
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  9. JohnThomas1

    JohnThomas1 VIP Member

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    Hagler decision in a tough encounter. The difference may well be him being the natural middleweight.
     
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  10. Titan1

    Titan1 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Marvin probably edges it 8-7, or 8-6-1
     
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  11. robert ungurean

    robert ungurean Богдан Philadelphia Full Member

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  12. BELLERS

    BELLERS Active Member Full Member

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    Hagler is one of the top 2 or 3 Middleweights ever, possibly the very best, in my opinion at least.
     
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