Did Hagler really want to rematch Hearns in 86/87?

He isn't actually, that's Hagler. Hearns gets on great with both of them. If Leonard never rematched Hearns Tommy would be more than bitter tho

 

I think Hagler was just imbittered with Boxing in general. When Vito Antuofermo got the draw against him in the first fight. Hagler was very bitter about that & vowed never to leave the fight up to the judges again. Then against Leonard another close one didn't go his way. Hagler was so disgusted with the fightgame he left the sport. Or I read something to that effect.

 

When Hearns beat Roldan he said in the interview.. " I'd love for us to do it all again, thats another of my wishes Marvin.." Hearns was well up for it...

But things just didn't work out in the end....

 

Thank you for your help guys.

 

Marvin always felt that `they` did not want to let him in the door. He was ranked since Valdes was champ. Corro ducked him, Marvin went to Philly and fought all the iron there. He and Goody gave a lot of concessions to make the Leonard fight happen, ring size, rounds gloves. Then he really felt he was jobbed in that fight. After, he and his team pushed very hard for a rematch. But they soon found out that the Sugar man wanted no part of Hagler in a rematch. Frustrated and unable to secure that fight, and get back his belt, he left on a sour note.

 

There was resentment, but very early. I've never seen any at all post rematch.

 

I remember that too. I knew there was no way Ray was going to go for a rematch. He doesnt like being chased he likes to do the chasing and pick his own opponents (Lalonde) that's why he doesnt get the respect from many fans.

He finally messed with the wrong people and wound up paying for it though both physically in the ring and reputation wise.

 

hagler never seriously considered a rematch with hearns - he wanted to retire after the mugabi bout - had to be persuaded to fight leonard

marvin just hit the wall - i don't think he's ever fully explained it - he just had his fill of training and being hit - and unlike a lot of boxers he didn't fight it - he accepted it - and decided to move on

and no, he hasn't buried the hatchet with leonard.