Was Hagler the most complete fighter in MW history?

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  1. Flo_Raiden

    Flo_Raiden Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Hagler, at his best, pretty much had every tool in his arsenal. Great jab, terrific footwork, good power, stamina, toughness, granite chin, aggressive, can box, seek and destroy, or straight up street fight.

    Would you say that a peak Hagler was the most complete fighter in MW history, more so than Monzon? To me he has to be one of the most well rounded fighters in recent history. Not just at MW but of all time.
     
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    HolDat Well-Known Member Full Member

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    @Flo_Raiden I'd say he's probably one of the most complete fighters in history.
     
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    mr. magoo VIP Member Full Member

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    He was definitely very well rounded. So yeah he’s a candidate.
     
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    El Gallo Negro Active Member banned Full Member

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    I favor Hopkins due to his size advantage but Hagler was indeed a complete fighter for any weight.

    The 'Greb could beat any MW ever despite no video evidence' crowd has been oddly silent since the passing of MMH, I'm sure they will be chiming in eventually
     
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  5. Saintpat

    Saintpat Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    That Robinson guy was pretty well-rounded too, which detracts nothing from Marvin’s greatness.
     
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  6. Bronze Tiger

    Bronze Tiger Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Now add to that ....good head movement...could pick punches .......could fight on the inside...and to top it all off he was ambidextrous
     
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    Bronze Tiger Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Yes ...flawless technique is the term I would use
     
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    Bronze Tiger Boxing Addict Full Member

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    And to think ...that this was once a 16 year old kid who got his ass kicked at a party ...and decided that he should he should probably learn how to defend himself
     
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  9. Fergy

    Fergy Walking Dead Full Member

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    He and Robison are the tops.
     
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    AwardedSteak863 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    True but Robinson was really a Welterweight. At 160 he didn't have the same strength and power although he was still able to beat the best.
     
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    AwardedSteak863 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I would say Hagler and Hopkins are the two most complete fighters MW. I'd throw Ezzard Charles in there as well even though he is mostly thought of for his LH and HW work.
     
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    Mod-Mania Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Him and Robinson.
     
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  13. thistle

    thistle Boxing Junkie

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    he is Among them, there are many...
     
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    BitPlayerVesti Boxing Drunkie Full Member

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    It's called having some decency. Can we not just appreciate a legend?

    Not everything has to be a cross era dick measuring contest
     
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    Can't see much that he was missing.
     
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